Food & Safety Specialist

“To be the most loved everyday food and groceries destination!” - that’s our mission at foodpanda (small ‘f’).

foodpanda is the largest food and grocery delivery platform in Asia, outside of China. Operating in more than 400 cities across 11 markets, we continue to expand and grow in our core food delivery business, as well as in new verticals like grocery deliveries, with a strong tech infrastructure at our core. From our restaurants-partners, cloud kitchens and cloud grocery stores — foodpanda is just one tap away, getting everything you need into your hands quickly and conveniently!

If you love working with technology to create solutions and are not afraid to roll up your sleeves to get things done, you will find your tribe here at foodpanda. foodpanda comprises of people from more than 60 nationalities, and we believe in winning through diversity.
foodpanda is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s leading local delivery platform operating in 70+ countries worldwide

The pandas have embarked on an inspiring journey to serve “Meal for Every Table.” This adventure began in the bustling hub of our Delivery Heroes, Vendor Partners, Suppliers, Pandamarts, and Passionate Homechefs, all united by the dream of delivering joy through delicious food & more. Together, our pandas face challenges, bring innovations, and with unwavering determination and heart, they strive to deliver Meal for Every Table. 

Join us on our journey as we aim to connect with 25% of Pakistan's population, delivering more than just meals, uplifting lives, and driving positive transformation throughout the nation. Come onboard as “Food & Safety Specialist” and play your part in the QCommerce Domain. 

On this journey, you will report to Manager, Food & Safety

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement quality control measures and procedures to ensure that food products meet established quality standards.
• Conduct regular quality inspections.
• Monitor product specifications and maintain product consistency.
• Stay up to date with local, national, and international food safety regulations.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards (e.g., HACCP) and other relevant guidelines.
• Conduct internal food safety audits and ensure corrective actions are taken when necessary.
• Maintain comprehensive records of food safety audits and other relevant documentation.
• Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to ensure that raw materials and ingredients meet quality and safety requirements.
• Conduct supplier audits and inspections.
• Identify areas for process improvement and efficiency gains related to food safety and quality.
• Propose and implement improvements and best practices.
• Provide training and education to employees on food safety practices, quality control procedures, and regulatory compliance.

Your role in this journey requires the following:

• Masters in food science / Microbiology or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Relevant certifications in food safety and quality control (e.g., HACCP, ISO 22000).
• Prior experience in a quality or food safety role in the food industry/retail.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, compliance, and quality assurance.
• Excellent communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions.
• Proficiency with food safety management systems and quality control tools.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

What does your playfield look like?  

• We work in a flexible but fast paced environment.
• We start and end with customers to deliver exceptional service.
• We love to innovate, prioritize, decide, and deliver. 
• We love what we do, and we don’t rest until our targets are achieved. So if you’re also someone who is driven until the dream is achieved, come join us.