Food Packaging Officer at Elvaridah

Reports To: Packaging Supervisor / Production Manager

Role Summary

• The Food Packaging Staff is responsible for proper packaging, labeling, portioning, and presentation of meals produced at the Firewood Jollof Central Kitchen.
• The role ensures that all meals leaving the kitchen meet the company’s quality, hygiene, speed, and presentation standards before delivery to customers, corporates, outlets, and events.

Core Responsibilities

• Package meals according to approved Firewood Jollof packaging standards.
• Ensure correct portion sizes are maintained consistently.
• Ensure meals are sealed, labeled, and arranged properly before dispatch.
• Check food appearance and packaging quality before handover.
• Assist in preparing bulk orders, corporate orders, and event packaging.
• Ensure packaging materials are available and organized before production starts.
• Report damaged packaging materials or shortages immediately.
• Maintain cleanliness of packaging stations and surrounding areas.
• Follow hygiene and food safety standards strictly at all times.
• Support smooth coordination between production, logistics, and dispatch teams.
• Ensure speed and accuracy during high volume production periods.
• Avoid wastage of packaging materials and food items.
• Resume work on time and maintain readiness before operations begin.
• Work closely with QA and Supervisors during inspections and checks.
• Protect the Firewood Jollof brand through excellent presentation and packaging standards.

KPI / Performance Measurement

• Accuracy of meal packaging
• Packaging speed and efficiency
• Reduction in packaging errors
• Hygiene compliance
• Reduction in wastage
• Presentation quality
• Attendance and punctuality
• Teamwork and coordination
• Compliance with SOPs and packaging standards

Requirements

• Previous food packaging or kitchen experience is an advantage.
• SSCE, OND or NCE
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Good understanding of hygiene and food safety practices.
• Must be disciplined, hardworking, and detail oriented.
• Ability to stand for long hours and work under pressure.
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays when required.