Conchita Mascarenhas
Hounslow
Summary
Motivated food safety and hygiene specialist and a Food technologist with extensive experience in developing and implementing compliance protocols aligned with local and international regulations and quality assurance auditing. Proven track record in enhancing food safety management systems and driving organizational excellence. Skilled in product research and development, leading to improved customer satisfaction and increased sales. Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to food safety practices.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hygiene Executive
The Lalit Golf & Spa Resort Bharat Hotels Limited
Goa
02.2024 - 12.2025
- Developed and implemented effective food safety and hygiene policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Monitored and inspected food receiving, preparation, handling, and storage operations to ensure compliance with food safety standards.
- Enhanced the Food Safety Management System (FSMS), including HACCP implementation and product traceability measures.
- Ensured compliance with local and international food safety, hygiene, and regulatory requirements.
- Collected food and water samples and coordinated microbiological testing and analysis.
- Verified food safety documentation and labeling compliance, including allergen declarations, nutritional information, expiry dates, and product claims.
- Conducted food safety and hygiene training programs to promote awareness and compliance among staff.
- Maintained detailed inspection reports, audit findings, laboratory test results, and compliance records.
- Collaborated with cross-functional departments to ensure adherence to food safety procedures and standards.
- Led food safety and hygiene audits across multiple properties within the brand portfolio.
Production Floor Manager
Coelho Industries
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Planned and monitored daily production activities to ensure efficient operation of the production line and timely achievement of production targets.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and compliant work environment by adhering to health and safety regulations and promoting accident prevention practices.
- Conducted research and development activities to create new products and improve existing product formulations and processes.
- Oversaw product labeling and packaging operations, ensuring compliance with applicable federal regulations and industry standards.
- Monitored quality assurance processes for both raw materials and finished products to maintain product consistency and quality.
- Controlled and recorded production and storage temperatures to ensure product safety and regulatory compliance.
- Tracked purchase orders and coordinated supplier deliveries to maintain adequate inventory levels and uninterrupted production.
- Enforced health and safety policies and procedures, ensuring team compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
- Managed inventory by monitoring stock levels, placing replenishment orders, and conducting regular stock audits to minimize losses and discrepancies.
Production Manager
Mushroom Connect
- Cultivated and maintained healthy oyster and milky mushroom cultures, ensuring optimal growth conditions and high-quality production.
- Performed aseptic inoculation techniques to prepare mushroom spawn and propagate oyster and milky mushroom varieties for commercial cultivation.
- Monitored environmental parameters, including temperature, humidity, and sanitation, to maximize yield, quality, and contamination control.
- Developed and maintained production schedules to ensure the timely preparation and delivery of ready-to-grow oyster mushroom kits and mushroom spawn to customers.
- Managed spawn production processes from culture development through packaging, maintaining consistency and quality standards.
- Maintained detailed production records, inventory logs, and cultivation data to support traceability and continuous process improvement.
- Prepared, documented, and enforced standard operating procedures (SOPs), manufacturing guidelines, and best practices for mushroom cultivation and spawn production.
- Assisted in research and process improvements aimed at increasing productivity, reducing contamination risks, and enhancing mushroom yield and quality.
Intern
Italab (Goa) Pvt. Ltd
Goa
- Assisted senior laboratory personnel in conducting food nutritional analysis and performing microbiological and quality testing of food, water, surface swabs, and air samples.
- Performed ethyl alcohol content analysis for alcoholic beverages using standard laboratory testing procedures and quality control protocols.
- Participated in sample collection, handling, and preparation while ensuring adherence to quality assurance and contamination control requirements.
Intern
Pfizer Limited
- Assisted the Quality Control (QC) team in conducting microbiological testing of product samples, water, and air to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
- Supported sample preparation, testing, and documentation activities while following established laboratory procedures and quality protocols.
- Gained practical knowledge of microbiological testing methods and quality control practices used in pharmacutical manufacturing environments.
- Developed familiarity with laboratory instruments and equipment used in QC laboratories
Education
M.Sc. - Food Technology
Carmel College of Arts, Science &Commerce for Women
B.Sc. - Biotechnology
Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts and Science(Autonomous)
HSSC - Science
Rosary Higher Secondary School
SSC -
Assumpta Convent High School
Skills
- Food safety
- Quality assurance auditing
- HACCP and ISO22000:2018 implementation
- Microbiological testing
- Nutritional analysis
- Cross-department collaboration
- Staff training
- Process improvement
- Production management
- Inventory control
- Team leadership
- Executive communication
Certification
- FSSC22000 V6 Internal Auditor
- ISO22000:2018 Internal Auditor
- HACCP Level 3
- Fostac Food Safety Supervisor
- Business English Certificate
- IELTS 7 band score
Accomplishments
- Secured 1st rank at Goa University for Master of Science in Food Technology.
- Presented a paper entitled 'Eco-friendly bio-product' at the National Conferences on Innovation in Life Science for Sustainable Environment at CHRIST(Deemed to be University).
LANGUAGES
English
Konkani
Hindi
Projects
- Spice Therapy: The Power of Dietary Spices in Management of Diabetes Mellitus, Dissertation (review of literature) was based on Indian household spices and their significance in managing Diabetes Mellitus.
- Solution to Pollution through Biotechnological Approach, The main aim of the project was to create eco-friendly products.
Timeline
Hygiene Executive
The Lalit Golf & Spa Resort Bharat Hotels Limited
02.2024 - 12.2025
Production Floor Manager
Coelho Industries
10.2022 - 01.2024
Production Manager
Mushroom Connect
Intern
Italab (Goa) Pvt. Ltd
Intern
Pfizer Limited
M.Sc. - Food Technology
Carmel College of Arts, Science &Commerce for Women
B.Sc. - Biotechnology
Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts and Science(Autonomous)
HSSC - Science
Rosary Higher Secondary School
SSC -
Assumpta Convent High School