Iffa Ifrath

MSc Food Science graduate with practical experience in food quality control, hygiene monitoring, and food safety systems through QA internship in a large retail food environment. Skilled in raw material inspection, temperature monitoring, sanitation verification, FIFO/FEFO stock management, and HACCP-based food safety practices. Strong ability to maintain documentation, identify quality deviations, and ensure compliance with GMP and GHP standards.

Seeking a Quality Control / Quality Assurance role to contribute to maintaining high standards of food safety and product quality.

Quality Control and Food Safety Intern - Lulu Hypermarket - Bangalore

(2026-02 - 2026-03)

Assisted in quality control and food safety monitoring across multiple sections of the hypermarket, including In-House Kitchen (IHK), Fruits & Vegetables (F&V), Butchery, Fish, Bakery, and Delicatessen, gaining exposure to diverse food handling operations.

• Conducted inspection of fruits, vegetables, meat, and seafood for quality and compliance while ensuring proper storage, FIFO implementation, and expiry checks.
• Monitored hygiene and sanitation practices in BOH, kitchen, and production areas and maintained records such as temperature logs, hygiene checklists, and food safety documentation.
• Supported internal audits, supplier inspections, and customer complaint handling through RCA and CAPA processes.

Intern - KLF Nirmal Industry (P) Ltd. - Irinjalakuda

(2023-08 - 2023-08)

Gained practical exposure to industrial food processing operations, quality assurance protocols, and coconut oil extraction techniques.

Intern - Ajmi Flour Mills - Kottayam

(2023-04 - 2023-04)

• Learned about different stages of milling, quality control measures, and packaging techniques.
• Provided insight into operational workflow and efficiency in a commercial setting.
• Enhanced practical knowledge of food processing and product quality management.

Intern - People's Dairy Development Project - Kalady

(2022-12 - 2022-12)

Gained valuable exposure to dairy processing operations, quality control, pasteurization, homogenization, and packaging processes in the dairy industry.

Intern - National Institute of Fisheries - Kochi

(2022-08 - 2022-08)

• Gained hands-on experience in fisheries research and learned various post-harvest management techniques.
• Exposed to practical applications of modern preservation and processing methods.

Intern - Farm to Fork - Kochi

(2022-01 - 2022-01)

Specialized in farm-to-table supply chain with a focus on sustainable food sourcing, post-harvest handling, and quality control.

• Involved in various stages of food processing, packaging, and storage, with a particular emphasis on maintaining freshness.

MSc - Food Science - GITAM University Bangalore (2026)

B.Voc - Food Processing and Technology - St Teresa's College, Ernakulam (2024)

Inter - Prof Joseph Mundassery higher secondary school, Kerala (2021)