Afghan Social Welfare and Development Organization (ASWDO) is a local non-government, non-political and non-partisan organization, founded in 2009. ASWDO endeavors to empower and improve the quality of life of the marginalized and vulnerable communities of Afghanistan in the least developed parts of the country through welfare, participatory research and development, capacity building, promotion of best practices and partnership building, advocacy, and by launching sustainable and replicable innovative projects. 

General Summary: We are seeking a skilled and passionate Food Technologist to join our team for our projects. As a Food Technologist, he will play a critical role in ensuring the safety, quality, and nutritional value of the meals provided to School students. His expertise in food science, product development, and quality assurance will contribute to the success of the projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and standardize recipes for Samosas/Bread+ that are nutritious, affordable, and culturally appropriate.
•  Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards during all stages of production.
• Supervise the preparation and baking processes, including the sourcing and handling of raw materials.
• Conduct regular hygiene inspections of the kitchen/baking area.
• Ensure all staff maintains proper personal hygiene and sanitation practices.
• Train and supervise Bakery staff or local staff on good manufacturing practices (GMP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP).
• Calculate the nutritional content of each Samosas/Bread+ (calories, protein, fat, etc.).
• Ensure meals support child health and development goals.
• Supervise baking teams to ensure proper process flow.
• Monitor and control the quality of raw materials, dough, fillings, and final products.
• Set quality parameters for texture, taste, appearance, and shelf life.
• Maintain batch records and conduct spot checks during production.
• Establish quality control protocols, including sampling and testing methods.
• Maintain records and documentation of ingredients, processes, production, and feedback.
• Ensure proper storage of ingredients to prevent contamination or spoilage.
• Report regularly to the project team on quality, challenges, and improvements.

1. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science.
2. Proven experience as a Food Technologist or in a similar role, preferably in the food service industry.
3. Strong knowledge of food science, product development, and quality assurance principles.
4. • Familiarity with conduct of production/processing level analysis, international food safety and quality standards (i.e. HACCP, GMP, ISO, Global GAP and others), market analysis and standard operating procedures development (SOPs).
5. Excellent sensory evaluation and analytical skills.
6. Strong attention to detail and the ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.
7. Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
8. Passion for nutrition, food quality, and community development.
9. Strong oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to efficiently use MS Office packages. 
10. Fluent in English and as well as in both local languages (Pashto and Dari).

Please send your CV and Cover Letter to this emails; aswdo.af@gmail.com  

• Please Indicate the position title, Vacancy Number in the Subject Line (Food Technologist ASWDO/SFP/2025/599) otherwise your application will not be considered.
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