Food Nutritionist

Job Description: Food Safety and Child Nutrition Monitor

Position Title: Food Safety and Child Nutrition Monitor

Organization: Idara Al-Khair Welfare Society

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Karachi

Application Deadline: 10/1/2026

About Idara Al-Khair:

For over 37 years, Idara Al-Khair Welfare Society has stood as a beacon of hope and sustainable development. Founded in 1987, our registered non profit organization is dedicated to empowering underserved communities across Pakistan through education, healthcare, vocational training, and nutritional support. We believe in equipping individuals with the tools for self-reliance. Our network includes 7 schools, a college, health centers, and vocational training centers, serving as a foundation for community growth.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a dedicated and vigilant Food Safety and Child Nutrition Monitor to join our mission. This critical role is the guardian of our children's health and well-being at the plate. You will be the cornerstone of a system that ensures over 6,000 students across 7 campuses receive daily meals that are not only nourishing but also prepared and served with the highest standards of safety and hygiene. This is a hands-on role for a professional who believes that building robust systems is an act of service to the community.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Food Safety Audits & System Building:

Conduct weekly/bi-weekly scheduled and surprise audits at the Central Food Kitchen (CFK) and meal service points across 7 campuses.

Develop, implement, and maintain rigorous food hygiene protocols, checklists, and monitoring sheets in line with domestic and international best practices.

Identify risks, non-compliance, and areas for improvement. Document findings meticulously and prepare clear, actionable reports for higher management.

Train, guide, and correct kitchen staff on-site regarding safe food handling, storage, preparation, and personal hygiene practices.

2. Child Nutrition & Habit Monitoring:

Actively observe and document children's meal consumption habits and preferences across different campuses.

Identify positive trends and potential issues (e.g., food waste, avoidance of certain nutritious items, poor eating habits).

Provide structured feedback to help tailor meal plans that are both healthy and appealing to children, ensuring nutritional goals are met.

3. Compliance & Reporting:

Maintain a master log of all audits, incidents, corrective actions, and training sessions.

Report directly to designated higher authorities with insights and recommendations to continuously elevate our food safety and nutrition standards.

Work as the key liaison between kitchen operations and management on all food quality and safety matters.

Qualifications & Experience:

A recognized certification in Food Safety (Level 3 or equivalent) is mandatory.

Minimum of 2-3 years of practical experience in food safety auditing, quality control, or kitchen management, preferably within a school, hospital, large-scale catering, or NGO setting.

Proven experience in developing checklists, conducting training, and writing detailed audit reports.

Keen observation skills with an understanding of basic child nutrition and eating behaviors.

High integrity, professionalism, and a firm but respectful approach to correcting practices.

Willingness to travel locally between campuses as per a scheduled plan. Transport arrangements will be finalized based on the candidate's logistics and assigned responsibilities.

What We Value:

A system-oriented thinker who takes pride in building processes that protect and serve.

A proactive and meticulous professional who sees a problem as an opportunity to improve.

A heart for service, understanding that this role directly impacts the health and development of thousands of children.

Excellent communication skills in Urdu and a working knowledge of English for reporting.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are requested to submit their detailed CV and a cover letter explaining their suitability for this specific role to abubakar.furqan@iak.ngo or saad@iak.ngo with the subject line "Application for Food Nutritionist".

Idara Al-Khair is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From Rs65,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person