Food Processing Technician

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our institution was started in 1962 as a technical and trade school. The institute was elevated to a high school status in 1979 and started offering A- level courses in mathematics, physics and chemistry. It became a technical training institute in 1986.
RVTTI has been a launching pad for Eldoret Polytechnic, University of Eldoret and the School of Health Sciences-Moi University. The institute is a post secondary technical, industrial, vocational and entrepreneurial training (TIVET) institution and is a direct outgrowth of the increasing demand for technical manpower attendants to vision 2030. Since 1986 the student enrollment has grown to over 5,000 as of 2015 with a teaching staff of 108 (TSC), about 30 part time lecturers and 65 members of non teaching staff.

JOB SUMMARY

Duties and ResponsibilitiesPreparation of practical classes/courses and keeping of student records, practical allocation and loss/breakage recordsMaintain Laboratory Inventory and ensure SafetyCollection and preparation of teaching and research materials from procurementEnsure that the laboratory equipment is clean and available for the next practical.Issue Materials and equipment during laboratory practical sessionsCarry out maintenance of food processing equipmentCarry out production of food products in the processing sectionProficient in laboratory techniques and testing procedures.RequirementsDiploma in Food processing and Science TechnologyMust have at least 3 years' experience with a reputable institutionMust be computer literateAbove the age of 25 years

REQUIRED SKILLS

Hygiene standards (food production), Work place safety, Quality control and supervision, Quality control (food production)

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Diploma, Associate's degree