Reema Zolali
Medina
Summary
Experienced Food Safety and Quality Specialist with over 5 years of proven success in hospitality and healthcare settings. Skilled in leading teams, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and enhancing service operations. Strong background in HACCP, ISO systems, and staff training. Seeking a supervisory or managerial role in Food & Beverage operations where leadership and quality excellence drive guest satisfaction and business success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Food safety specialist
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and research center (contractor employee)
Medina, Saudi arabia
10.2022 - Current
- Contributed to achieving ISO and CBAHI accreditation for hospital for first time.
- Lead quality and hygiene initiatives in large-scale food service operations.
- Supervise compliance with HACCP and ISO standards across departments.
- Train over 300 employees on food safety, hygiene, and department SOPs.
- Conduct regular inspections and internal audits to ensure high standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize kitchen operations.
- Supported setup and structure of hospital’s Food Services department
- Executed efficient stock rotation procedures to prevent spoilage and wastage.
Nutritionist
King Faisal Specialist hospital and research center (contractor employee)
Medina, Saudi Arabia
10.2021 - 10.2022
- One of staff who contributed in establishing Food Services Department in KFSH&RC Madinah branch.
- Collaborated with culinary teams to ensure nutritional compliance in menus (more than 98%).
- Implemented documentation systems to track meal quality and delivery.
- Conducted nutrition evaluations to support patient satisfaction.
Nutritionist
Arkan Company
Medina, Saudi Arabia
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Worked as both Sales Representative and Nutritionist in startup specializing in healthy meals. Provided direct consultations to clients and promoted nutritional products.
- Successfully secured over 200 new clients within first month through personalized engagement and product knowledge.
- Promoted healthier lifestyles by providing personalised nutrition advice and plans.
- Maintained detailed records of client' progress towards health goals, ensuring continuity of care.
Nutritionist and marketer
Be Creative Company
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Served as both Marketing Specialist and Nutritionist, focusing on acquiring food business clients for nutritional analysis services (calorie calculations and consultations).
- Delivered customized support to ensure client satisfaction, maintaining customer satisfaction rate of no less than 98%.
Education
Management Diploma - Executive Managements
University of Fujairah
Fujairah05.2023
Master of Food and Nutrition Science - Nutrition Sciences
King Abdulaziz University
Jeedah06.2021
Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Science - Nutrition Sciences
Taibah University
Madinah 03.2016
Skills
- Leadership in food safety and quality operations
- Strong understanding of F&B service workflows
- Experience with ISO, HACCP, GMP systems
- Trained over 200 staff on safety and operational standards
- Strategic planning and team supervision
- Auditing, inspection, and SOP implementation
Certification
- Quality Ambassador - Saudi Standards Metrology and Quality Organization.
- Certified trainer - The General Organization for Technical and Vocational Training.
- Lead Auditor ISO 9001.
- Multiple courses in HACCP, ISO, VACCP,
TACCP, GMP and PRPs.
- Six Sigma Black Belt.
Projects
• Innovated a healthy food product.
• During master's thesis, management, and follow-up 60 participants and analyze their results statistically.
• Getting first place in the Nutrition Department in the International Three Minutes Thesis competition.
Timeline
Senior Food safety specialist
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and research center (contractor employee)
10.2022 - Current
Nutritionist
King Faisal Specialist hospital and research center (contractor employee)
10.2021 - 10.2022
Nutritionist
Arkan Company
01.2020 - 09.2021
Nutritionist and marketer
Be Creative Company
01.2019 - 01.2020
Management Diploma - Executive Managements
University of Fujairah
Master of Food and Nutrition Science - Nutrition Sciences
King Abdulaziz University
Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Science - Nutrition Sciences
Taibah University
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