Kitchen Auditor at Uncle Stan's Foods

Job Summary

• The Kitchen Auditor is responsible for ensuring that all kitchen operations comply with Uncle Stan's Foods' operational standards, recipes, inventory controls, food safety requirements, and cost management policies. The role focuses on preventing waste, theft, food cost variances, and operational inefficiencies while ensuring consistent product quality across the central kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Compliance

• Conduct daily audits of the central kitchen operations.
• Verify compliance with approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure all recipes and production processes are strictly followed.
• Confirm that production schedules are adhered to.
• Monitor staff compliance with hygiene and food safety standards.

Inventory & Stock Audit

• Perform daily physical verification of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods.
• Reconcile physical stock with inventory records.
• Investigate stock shortages, overages, and unexplained variances.
• Audit stock issuance from the central store to production.
• Monitor stock rotation using the FIFO (First In, First Out) method.
• Ensure expired or damaged products are properly documented and disposed of.

Production Audit

• Verify production quantities against approved production plans.
• Confirm ingredient usage aligns with approved recipes.
• Monitor yield and identify production losses.
• Audit batch records and production documentation.
• Verify portion sizes and product consistency.

Cost Control

• Monitor food cost variances.
• Identify excessive waste and recommend corrective actions.
• Audit consumption of high-value ingredients.
• Verify that production losses remain within approved limits.
• Assist management in reducing food costs through operational improvements.

Quality Assurance

• Inspect finished products for quality and consistency.
• Verify product weight, size, taste, and presentation.
• Ensure products meet Uncle Stan's Foods' quality standards.
• Report quality deviations immediately.

Waste & Loss Control

• Audit all kitchen waste.
• Verify reasons for product spoilage and disposal.
• Investigate excessive waste.
• Monitor staff adherence to waste control procedures.
• Report suspected theft or misuse of company resources.

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare daily audit reports.
• Document audit findings with evidence where applicable.
• Track recurring operational issues.
• Submit recommendations for process improvements.
• Follow up on implementation of corrective actions.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Verify cleanliness of production equipment and work areas.
• Monitor compliance with company health and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or HND in Accounting, Food Science, Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2 to 4 years of experience in internal audit, inventory control, restaurant operations, or food production.
• Experience in a Quick Service Restaurant (QSR), food manufacturing, or central kitchen environment is an advantage.

Required Skills

• Strong auditing and investigative skills.
• Knowledge of inventory management and stock reconciliation.
• Understanding of food production processes.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and inventory/ERP systems.