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Nimesha Fernandes, Operations & QC Officer – Central Kitchen

Nimesha Fernandes

Operations & QC Officer – Central Kitchen·Neesh Group,

Kuwait

Master's degree, Microbiology

Work experience

Total years of experience: 6 years, 5 months

Operations & QC Officer – Central Kitchen

October 2025 - Present

Neesh Group,

Al Farawaniyah, Kuwait

October 2025 - Present

Lead and manage food safety, quality, and operational activities for the central kitchen while handling operations
across 12 branches in Kuwait. Oversee FSMS and HACCP systems, manage ISO 22000 documentation in
preparation for certification, and ensure compliance with GMP and FSSC standards. Supervise the quality team,
maintain product consistency, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and implement best practices to enhance
efficiency, safety, and overall operational performance across all sites.
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant

Food Safety Officer & Quality Control

October 2025 - Present

Neesh Group,

Al Farawaniyah, Kuwait

October 2025 - Present

Lead food safety and quality operations, managing FSMS and HACCP systems, handling ISO 22000
documentation in preparation for certification, ensuring GMP compliance, supervising the quality team,
maintaining product consistency, FSSC compliance, and driving continuous improvement across the site.
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant

Operations & QC Supervisor

May 2022 - February 2026

Stomping Grounds-

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

May 2022 - February 2026

Led food safety and quality operations across multiple sites, managing FSMS and HACCP systems and handling
ISO 22000 documentation in preparation for certification. Supervised the quality team, conducted restaurant
audits, collected food samples, and ensured employee compliance with health and hygiene standards. Maintained
product consistency, ensured FSSC compliance, and implemented continuous improvement initiatives to enhance
operational efficiency, safety, and overall quality performance.
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant

Assistant Manager – Operations

January 2024 - January 2025

ASBS (Akademia School of Business Studies),

Goa Velha, India

January 2024 - January 2025

Oversaw business and administrative operations, ensuring smooth and efficient processes across departments.
Monitored team performance, identified areas for improvement, and implemented strategies to enhance
productivity and operational effectiveness. Coordinated workflows, supported staff development, and contributed
to achieving organizational goals. Additionally, I conducted classes for MBA students on operations management,
marketing strategies, business analysis, and business development, sharing practical insights and real-world
applications to enhance learning outcomes.
Company industry:
Higher Education

Research Assistant

January 2024 - January 2025

Agharkar Research Institution,

Pune, India

January 2024 - January 2025

Role:
Worked on maintaining psychrophilic microorganisms and evaluating their potential for biohydrogen
production at very low temperatures. Conducted gene modification experiments, performed taxonomy
identification, and 16S rRNA analysis for microbial characterization. Collected environmental samples from
glaciers across India and contributed to designing and executing experiments under psychrophilic, mesophilic,
and thermophilic conditions.
Company industry:
Scientific Research & Development

Food Safety Supervisor

November 2021 - January 2024

Dubai Municipality,

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

November 2021 - January 2024

Lead food safety and quality operations, managing FSMS and HACCP systems, handling ISO 22000
documentation in preparation for certification, supervising the quality team, conducting restaurant audits,
collecting food samples, checking employee health cards, ensuring product consistency, FSSC compliance, and
driving continuous improvement across the site.
Company industry:
Public Administration

Lab Operations In-Charge

January 2021 - January 2022

Dr. Lawande’s Hospital & Medical Research Center,

Goa Velha, India

January 2021 - January 2022

Led and managed daily laboratory operations, ensuring full compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality
standards. Supervised staff, allocated resources efficiently, and maintained equipment to ensure smooth workflow
and operational continuity. Implemented process controls to maintain accuracy in testing, reporting, and
documentation while coordinating with other departments to support research activities. Monitored inventory
levels, reduced operational delays, and ensured uninterrupted laboratory performance.
Company industry:
Medical Hospital

Laboratory Technician

January 2020 - December 2020

Manipal Hospital,

Goa Velha, India

January 2020 - December 2020

Managed end-to-end operations of the Molecular Biology Laboratory during high-demand periods, overseeing
the processing of approximately 700 samples daily, including microbiological cultures and COVID-19 testing.
Ensured strict adherence to SOPs, safety protocols, and quality control standards while maintaining accurate
records and timely reporting. Played a key role in maintaining operational efficiency and high accuracy under
pressure.
Company industry:
Other Healthcare Services

Education

St Xavier's College Autonomous

October 2020

October 2020

Master's degree, Microbiology

India

Govt. College of Arts, Science & Commerce

July 2015

July 2015

Bachelor's degree, Microbiology

India

Skills

DETAIL ORIENTED
Intermediate
DETAIL ORIENTED
Intermediate
DATA ANALYSIS
Intermediate
DATA ANALYSIS
Intermediate
ELECTRONIC DATA INTERCHANGE
Intermediate
ELECTRONIC DATA INTERCHANGE
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
MICROSOFT EXCEL
Intermediate
MICROSOFT EXCEL
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
QUALITY CONTROL
Intermediate
QUALITY CONTROL
Intermediate
RECORD KEEPING
Intermediate
RECORD KEEPING
Intermediate
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PROCESS
Intermediate
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PROCESS
Intermediate
FINITE STATE MACHINE
Intermediate
FINITE STATE MACHINE
Intermediate
FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
Intermediate
FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
Intermediate
FOOD SAFETY AND SANITATION
Intermediate
FOOD SAFETY AND SANITATION
Intermediate
HAZARD ANALYSIS AND CRITICAL CONTROL POINTS HACCP
Intermediate
HAZARD ANALYSIS AND CRITICAL CONTROL POINTS HACCP
Intermediate
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
Intermediate
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
PRODUCT QUALITY QA QC
Intermediate
PRODUCT QUALITY QA QC
Intermediate
QUALITY CONTROL
Intermediate
QUALITY CONTROL
Intermediate
RISK ANALYSIS
Intermediate
RISK ANALYSIS
Intermediate

Social profiles

Languages

English

Expert

Hindi

Expert

Spanish

Intermediate

Italian

Beginner

Arabic

Beginner

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Fire Safety & Fire Extinguisher
Basic Food Safety & Hygiene
ISO 2200:2018 Auditor
FSMS: Auditor OneCert India
HACCP Level 3
HACCP Level 3
Certification Program in Operations Management
Operations Management
Training
HACCP L3
Highfield UK Show credentials
HACCP L3
Rentokil Boeker Show credentials
ISO 22000:2018 Internal Auditor
Rentokil Boecker Show credentials

Hobbies and interests

Reading