Ruchira Dalvi
Saint Lucia,QLD
Summary
Food Science postgraduate with hands-on QA/QC experience in commercial ready-to-eat food manufacturing. Skilled in HACCP, GMP, food safety testing, environmental monitoring, product assessment, traceability, non-conformance management and internal and external audits. Experienced in working collaboratively with QA, Production and Warehouse teams to maintain food safety, quality and compliance in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
Overview
3
3
Languages
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
QA/QC officer
Fresh To Go Foods
Stapylton, QLD
05.2025 - 04.2026
- Supported internal and external audits like BRCGS, Woolworths and Coles through QA documentation, verification activities, GMP checks and compliance records.
- Conducted daily site-wide pre- and post-operational inspections and testing, verifying hygiene, sanitation, food safety and GMP requirements.
- Performed daily ready-to-eat product assessments, evaluating ingredients, weight, appearance, cut, labelling, batch codes and product quality.
- Conducted quality, environmental and food safety testing on raw materials, in-process and finished products, including ATP, protein/allergen, gluten, sanitiser, air, water and Listeria testing.
- Coordinated with external laboratories for microbiological testing, including sample collection, submission, result follow-up and records.
- Managed non-conformances and SNCRs, including investigation, communication and corrective action follow-up.
- Conducted traceability checks and mock recalls, verifying raw materials, packaging, finished products, temperatures and records.
- Conducted site-wide food safety and quality training covering HACCP, GMP, GHP, hygiene, SOPs, Work Instructions and QA requirements.
QA/QC intern
Fresh To Go Foods
Stapylton , QLD
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Assisted the team in pre-operational and post-operational inspections and testing across production areas to verify hygiene, sanitation and food safety compliance.
- Monitored production activities, identified quality, hygiene and process deviations, and reported issues to production supervisors and the QA team.
- Gained practical experience in how to do quality and food safety testing of raw materials, in-process products and finished ready-to-eat products, ensuring compliance with specified standards.
- Worked closely with the QA team, production supervisors and Warehouse personnel to identify quality issues and understand appropriate procedures for addressing them.
- Gained practical experience in HACCP, GMP, Food safety procedures, glass and hard plastic inspections, and interpreting SOPs to support effective quality and food safety controls.
- Assisted with basic food safety and quality training for production-floor employees, communicating SOP requirements, hygiene practices and QA expectations to support compliance.
QC Intern
Kaka Halwai Sweets
Pune, Maharashtra
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Supported optimised processing practices for sweets and savoury ready-to-eat products, ensuring HACCP and GMP compliance.
- Assisted with raw material and product quality evaluation against required specifications.
- Monitored processing methods and production practices to maintain food safety and product quality.
- Conducted product assessments, including packaging evaluation and new product quality checks.
- Performed oil oxidation testing, air sampling and environmental testing as part of routine QC monitoring.
Education
Master of Science - Food Science And Technology
University of Queensland
St Lucia07-2025
Bachelor of Science - Food Science And Technology
MIT
Pune05-2023
Skills
- Food Safety & HACCP
- Quality Assurance & Quality Control
- GMP & GHP
- BRCGS & Audit Support
- Food Safety & Quality Testing
Languages
Marathi
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
QA/QC officer
Fresh To Go Foods
05.2025 - 04.2026
QA/QC intern
Fresh To Go Foods
02.2025 - 05.2025
QC Intern
Kaka Halwai Sweets
07.2022 - 10.2022
Master of Science - Food Science And Technology
University of Queensland
Bachelor of Science - Food Science And Technology
MIT