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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
Toronto
04-2025

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

Punjabi University
Punjab
04-2022

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

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