Rushika Garg
Burlington,Ontario
Summary
Accomplished Quality Assurance Lead with a proven track record at Verka Plant, enhancing quality systems and leading HACCP compliance initiatives. Expert in microbiological testing and sanitation management, I excel in fostering team collaboration and achieving the best in audit compliance rates. Renowned for meticulous attention to detail and robust communication skills, I drive continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rotisserie
Loblaws
Burlington, Ontario
11.2022 - 11.2024
- Temperature Monitoring: Regularly checked and recorded temperatures of ovens, cooked products, and storage units to ensure food safety, adhering strictly to SOPs.
- Log Maintenance: Maintained detailed logs of cooking times, temperatures, and sanitation activities in compliance with HACCP protocols and SOPs.
- Receiving and Inspection: Inspected chicken deliveries for quality, proper labeling, and regulatory compliance according to SOPs.
- Cooking and Roasting: Efficiently roasted chickens, following standardized recipes and quality control procedures as outlined in the SOPs.
- Sanitation Practices: Conducted routine cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and work areas to maintain hygiene, strictly following SOPs.
- Inventory Control: Monitored inventory levels, ensuring timely reordering and minimizing waste, in line with SOPs.
- Quality Assurance: Performed quality checks to ensure products met company standards for taste, appearance, and safety, adhering to SOPs.
Quality Assurance Lead
Verka plant
Bathinda, Punjab
09.2021 - 10.2023
- Quality Systems Implementation: Implemented quality systems and measured their effectiveness by verifying activities, controls, and preventative measures.
- Leadership: Provided leadership to associates at all levels through QMS (Quality Management System) and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Customer Requirements: Ensured customer-specific process requirements were appropriately documented, controlled, implemented, and maintained through change control.
- Communication: Assisted in communicating customer requirements to ensure expectations were met and consistency in reporting performance was maintained.
- QMS Maintenance: Maintained key elements of the QMS, including customer complaint resolution, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, internal audit protocols, and management reviews.
- Documentation: Ensured that quality policies and procedures were well documented, regularly updated, and appropriately circulated.
- Audit Representation: Represented the company in third-party SQF or governmental food safety audits by liaising with auditors and implementing corrective measures for deficiencies.
- HACCP Compliance: Assured the accuracy and compliance of HACCP records as defined in corporate procedures.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate -
Lambton College
Toronto04-2025
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Punjabi University
Punjab04-2022
Skills
- HACCP and HMP Implementation
- Laboratory Testing (Microbiological and Chemical)
- Sanitation and Hygiene Management
- Temperature Monitoring and Control
- Quality Assurance and Compliance
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Excellent Attention to Detail
- Strong Communication and Teamwork Skills
Certification
- HACCP Certified
- Certificate of Nutrition , Health and Wellness
Timeline
Rotisserie
Loblaws
11.2022 - 11.2024
Quality Assurance Lead
Verka plant
09.2021 - 10.2023
Post-Graduate Certificate -
Lambton College
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Punjabi University