Tawanda Edzai Jeke

Innovative Food Technologist offering vast years of positive industry experience. Produces prototypes, conduct routine food samplings and introduces product and process improvements. Well-versed in quality monitoring and food product formulation to drive company sales and customer satisfaction. Energetic and hardworking professional with expertise in food processing, production and quality control.

Experienced quality specialist with over 5 years of experience in the liquid milk processing and powder packaging industry. Skilled in maintaining product quality, adherence to GMP, and overseeing food quality and safety programs. Proficient in implementing ISO 9001 and quality management systems. A former food process technologist with experience in supporting site activities, reducing waste, and improving product quality. Strong knowledge of quality management systems and a good understanding of GMP, SSOP, HACCP, and ISO 9001. Available immediately to start the job and eager to bring expertise to a new role.

As a food technologist, Tawanda researched the "technological effects of replacing sugar with polyols in whole-wheat biscuits" during an internship at the Department of Agricultural, Forestry, and Food Sciences (DISAFA) in Torino, Italy. This project involved preparing samples and sampling plans for ingredients and finished products, performing analyses using various methods, and collecting and analysing data.

Tawanda has an outstanding university career with excellent results throughout their studies and has also gained study/work experience abroad, allowing him to develop cross-cultural understanding and adaptability. He possesses excellent communication and relationship skills and enjoys working collaboratively as part of a cross-functional team.