Jithin Gopalan
Riyadh
Summary
Accomplished food safety and compliance specialist with extensive expertise in risk assessment, audit procedure execution, and hygiene audits. Demonstrates proficiency in HACCP certification, ISO 22000 standards, and FSSC 22000 familiarity. Skilled in allergen management, sanitation assessment, and pest control regulation knowledge. Adept at report-writing and audit reporting with a strong foundation in food science knowledge. Committed to ensuring the highest standards of food safety procedures and raw material control while maintaining compliance with BRC global standards. Career goal includes advancing to a senior role where training and development can be leveraged to enhance organisational food safety protocols.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Food Safety, Hygiene & HACCP Manager
SIX FLAGS, QIDDIYA
Riyadh
2024.12 - 2026.06
- Directed, formulated, developed, and monitored the implementation of Hygiene & Food safety policies, systems, procedures and standards for existing activities and new processes within all leisure facilities to ensure effective risk management.
- Established and maintained procedures for the reporting, investigation, recording and analysis of food safety incidents.
- Liaised with external auditors in relation of food safety- HACCP, ISO 9001:2015, ISO, ISO 22000:2018, FSSC 22000 (V6) and with Local government authority inspectors.
- Developed and maintain an effective Food safety risk management strategy and through auditing ensure that all risk assessments are of suitable and sufficient standard.
- Conducted internal Food safety audits and inspections in a regular interval to monitor the system in place and its performance against prescribed standards and to provide feedback to management as appropriate.
- Liaised with food and beverage departments and the training Department to identify food safety training needs and ensure that training programs undertaken reflect the needs of the business and the delegates involved.
- Promoted a positive food safety culture by securing effective communication and implementation of the brand as well as local government Hygiene and food safety policies and procedures.
- Monitored / identify relevant changes in food safety and Hygiene local laws and regulations and update the internal procedures, policies, and forms accordingly.
- Plan schedule and conducted food safety audits on the food supplier's premises as per the management system standards.
- Responsible for handling the Pest control program of the Facility.
- Monitoring Microbiological Analysis - Water, Ice, Air quality, Food, surface swabs etc.
- Water quality, Legionella control - responsible to implement 15 points legionella control plans.
Public health officer
CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE
Miami, FL
2023.03 - 2024.12
- Disease Surveillance & Control: Monitor gastrointestinal illnesses (e.g., Norovirus) and respiratory outbreaks, enforce isolation protocols, and implement outbreak response plans.
- Sanitation Inspections: Perform daily routine audits of galleys, bars, restaurants, crew cabins, and public areas to maintain rigorous food, water, and hygiene standards.
- Water Safety Management: Oversee microbiological testing of potable water systems, swimming pools, and whirlpools to ensure chemical and safety compliance.
- Crew Training: Conduct safety and hygiene briefings, HACCP training, and public health orientations for all newly signed-on and current crew members.
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Coordinate routine pest control treatments and audits throughout the vessel.
- External Regulatory Liaison: Assist local and international health authorities (such as the CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program) during port inspections and enforce corrective actions.
Assistant food safety, Hygiene & sanitation manager (DM Approved trainer)
ATLANTIS RESORTS DUBAI THE PALM
Dubai
2021.11 - 2023.02
- Direct, formulate, develop, and monitor the implementation of Hygiene & Food safety policies, systems, procedures and standards for existing activities and new processes within all leisure facilities to ensure effective risk management.
- Establish and maintain procedures for the reporting, investigation, recording and analysis of food safety incidents.
- Liaise with external auditors in relation of food safety- HACCP, ISO 9001:2015, ISO, ISO 22000:2018, FSSC 22000 (V6) and with Local government authority inspectors.
- Develop and maintain an effective Food safety risk management strategy and through auditing ensure that all risk assessments are of suitable and sufficient standard.
- Conduct internal Food safety audits and inspections in a regular interval to monitor the system in place and its performance against prescribed standards and to provide feedback to management as appropriate.
- Liaise with food and beverage departments and the training Department to identify food safety training needs and ensure that training programs undertaken reflect the needs of the business and the delegates involved.
- Promote a positive food safety culture by securing effective communication and implementation of the brand as well as local government Hygiene and food safety policies and procedures.
- Monitor / identify relevant changes in food safety and Hygiene local laws and regulations and update the internal procedures, policies, and forms accordingly.
- Plan schedule and conduct food safety audits on the food supplier's premises as per the management system standards.
- Responsible for handling the Pest control program of the Facility.
- Monitoring Microbiological Analysis - Water, Ice, Air quality, Food, surface swabs etc.
- Water quality, Legionella control - responsible to implement 15 points legionella control plans.
Food safety, Hygiene & Sanitation officer
SOFITEL HOTEL & RESORTS JUMEIRAH BEACH
Dubai
2017.02 - 2021.10
- Directed, formulated, developed, and monitored the implementation of Hygiene & Food safety policies, systems, procedures and standards for existing activities and new processes within all leisure facilities to ensure effective risk management.
- Established and maintained procedures for the reporting, investigation, recording and analysis of food safety incidents.
- Liaised with external auditors in relation of food safety- HACCP, ISO 9001:2015, ISO, ISO 22000:2018, FSSC 22000 (V6) and with Local government authority inspectors.
- Developed and maintain an effective Food safety risk management strategy and through auditing ensure that all risk assessments are of suitable and sufficient standard.
- Conducted internal Food safety audits and inspections in a regular interval to monitor the system in place and its performance against prescribed standards and to provide feedback to management as appropriate.
- Liaised with food and beverage departments and the training Department to identify food safety training needs and ensure that training programs undertaken reflect the needs of the business and the delegates involved.
- Promoted a positive food safety culture by securing effective communication and implementation of the brand as well as local government Hygiene and food safety policies and procedures.
- Monitored / identified relevant changes in food safety and Hygiene local laws and regulations and update the internal procedures, policies, and forms accordingly.
- Plan schedule and conducted food safety audits on the food supplier's premises as per the management system standards.
- Responsible for handling the Pest control program of the Facility.
- Monitoring Microbiological Analysis - Water, Ice, Air quality, Food, surface swabs etc.
- Water quality, Legionella control - responsible to implement 15 points legionella control plans.
Food safety and Quality control officer
ETIHAD AIRWAYS
Abu Dhabi
2015.12 - 2017.01
- Direct, formulate, develop, and monitor the implementation of Hygiene & Food safety policies, systems, procedures and standards for existing activities and new processes within all leisure facilities to ensure effective risk management.
- Establish and maintain procedures for the reporting, investigation, recording and analysis of food safety incidents.
- Liaise with external auditors in relation of food safety- HACCP, ISO 9001:2015, ISO, ISO 22000:2018, FSSC 22000 (V6) and with Local government authority inspectors.
- Develop and maintain an effective Food safety risk management strategy and through auditing ensure that all risk assessments are of suitable and sufficient standard.
- Conduct internal Food safety audits and inspections in a regular interval to monitor the system in place and its performance against prescribed standards and to provide feedback to management as appropriate.
- Liaise with food and beverage departments and the training Department to identify food safety training needs and ensure that training programs undertaken reflect the needs of the business and the delegates involved.
- Promote a positive food safety culture by securing effective communication and implementation of the brand as well as local government Hygiene and food safety policies and procedures.
- Monitor / identify relevant changes in food safety and Hygiene local laws and regulations and update the internal procedures, policies, and forms accordingly.
- Monitoring Microbiological Analysis - Water, Ice, Air quality, Food, surface swabs etc.
Health & Hygiene officer
MALABAR RESORT
Kerala
2014.01 - 2015.01
Education
Bachelor's degree - Hospitality Science
MANGALORE UNIVERSITY
Mangalore City02.2014
PG Diploma - HACCP & Food safety
HIGHFIELD U.K
Skills
- Risk assessment proficiency
- Compliance awareness
- Audit procedure execution
- Hygiene audit proficiency
- Critical thinking strengths
- Supplier audit experience
- Audit reporting/Report making
Certification
- FOOD SAFETY LEVEL 4 # HIGHFIELDS UK
- ALLEGED FOOD SAFETY INCIDENT INVESTIGATION TRAINING-TSI
- TRAIN THE TRAINER- FOOD SAFETY TRAINING QUALIFICATION (TSI)
- QUALITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ISO 9001, ISO 14001
- INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM)
- PIC LEVEL 3 FOOD SAFETY AND WATER QUALITY -HIGHFIELDS UK
- LEAD AUDITOR -FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ISO/ FSSC 22000
- HACCP LEVEL 3 FOOD SAFETY &WATER QUALITY -HIGHFIELDS UK
- ALLERGEN MANAGEMENT HIGHFIELDS UK
- NUTRITION AND HEALTH HIGHFIELDS UK
- ESSENTIAL FOOD SAFETY TRAINING (EFST), ADFCA CERTIFIED - ABU DHABI UAE
- WHO - INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL (IPC) FOR NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
Fluent
Hindi
Intermediate
Tamil
Intermediate
Malayalam
Native
Timeline
Food Safety, Hygiene & HACCP Manager
SIX FLAGS, QIDDIYA
2024.12 - 2026.06
Public health officer
CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE
2023.03 - 2024.12
Assistant food safety, Hygiene & sanitation manager (DM Approved trainer)
ATLANTIS RESORTS DUBAI THE PALM
2021.11 - 2023.02
Food safety, Hygiene & Sanitation officer
SOFITEL HOTEL & RESORTS JUMEIRAH BEACH
2017.02 - 2021.10
Food safety and Quality control officer
ETIHAD AIRWAYS
2015.12 - 2017.01
Health & Hygiene officer
MALABAR RESORT
2014.01 - 2015.01
PG Diploma - HACCP & Food safety
HIGHFIELD U.K
Bachelor's degree - Hospitality Science
MANGALORE UNIVERSITY