ABOUT THE ROLE

Akaye Ventures Private Ltd is looking for a Food Safety Lead Auditor to lead our third-party food safety audit operations. You will plan and run audits at hotels, commercial kitchens, catering units, and other food service establishments, guide a team of field auditors, verify their findings, and make sure every audit is objective, evidence-based, and compliant with FSSAI requirements. This is a senior, hands-on role with ownership of audit quality, reporting, and corrective action follow-up.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Audit Program & Planning

Define the scope, objectives, criteria, and schedule for each audit

Plan audit programs so every inspection meets the applicable standards (FSSAI, ISO 22000, HACCP)

Prioritise establishments and allocate audit resources efficiently

Team Leadership

Select, brief, and lead the audit team, assigning transparent roles to field auditors

Ensure the team collects evidence consistently and thoroughly

Coach and mentor field auditors on audit technique, observation, and reporting

SOPs, Checklists & Frameworks

Establish and maintain structured audit SOPs, checklists, and evaluation frameworks

Standardise audits so results are comparable across sites and auditors

Review and update audit tools as regulations and standards change

Review & Evidence Verification

Review field findings and verify non-conformances (NCs) against the evidence collected

Evaluate evidence objectively and without bias, and challenge weak or incomplete evidence

Check food handling, storage, preparation, personal hygiene, and sanitation practices

Supervise on-site testing with digital meters (e.g., temperature, pH, TDS, TPM) and ensure readings are recorded accurately

Reporting & Scoring





Finalise overall audit reports and assign compliance scores using the defined framework

Sign off on official audit findings

Present findings clearly to management and client stakeholders

CAPA Oversight

Evaluate and approve Corrective Action & Preventive Action (CAPA) plans from audited establishments

Track CAPA progress and verify that non-conformances are resolved effectively and on time

Escalate repeated or critical non-compliances

Compliance & Awareness

Keep up to date with FSSAI regulations, ISO 22000 requirements, and food safety best practices

Support food safety awareness and hygiene guidance for establishment staff where needed

Maintain organised, traceable audit records and documentation

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

Certification: Certified ISO 22000 Lead Auditor (IRCA or equivalent accredited body) - MANDATORY

Experience: 3-4 years of relevant food safety auditing experience - MANDATORY

Industry Exposure: Hands-on experience auditing hotel kitchens, commercial catering, or food service operations

Technical Skills: Familiarity with FSSAI Schedule 4, HACCP standards, and operating digital testing meters

Joining: Immediate availability preferred

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field

Familiarity with GMP, GHP, and FoSTaC requirements

Prior experience leading or mentoring an audit team

Experience writing audit SOPs and checklists

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

Strong, unbiased judgment and attention to detail

Clear written and verbal communication, including professional report writing

Leadership and team coordination skills

Integrity and objectivity when reporting findings

Willingness to travel for audits as required

📌 Food Safety Lead Auditor (Bengaluru)
🏢 Dipinsite
📍 Bengaluru