Tushar Dole
Dubai
Summary
Experienced in food safety quality assurance and regulatory compliance with a strong focus on operational support. Demonstrates analytical skills to streamline processes and improve organizational efficiency. Skilled in staff training, risk assessment, and safety strategy development. Dedicated to maintaining high standards in food safety and compliance across all operations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Health & Food Safety Officer
Za'abeel Palace Hospitality
Dubai, UAE
11.2018 - Current
- Za’abeel Palace Hospitality – A premier government hospitality organization operating under the directives of His Highness Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (Prime Minister of UAE, Deputy President & Ruler of Dubai) .ZPH is responsible for providing hospitality services to the Royal Family members, royal weddings, official government events, international delegation hospitality, staff catering operations, and multiple charitable functions. Renowned for hosting the Dubai World Hospitality Championship, holding three Guinness World Records titles, and representing the UAE Emirati National Team, recognized for achieving the highest number of gold medals in international hospitality competitions.
- Manage HACCP audits and regulatory inspections, ensuring compliance with local regulations and internal safety standards.
- Investigate complaints and alleged food poisoning incidents, implementing corrective actions to mitigate risks and enhance safety protocols.
- Conduct daily hygiene inspections across catering units and function sites to ensure adherence to food safety standards.
- Maintain and improve kitchen safety standards through routine checks.
- Conducted food hygiene training sessions in English and Hindi for staff to enhance their understanding of safe food handling practices.
- Develop microbiological sampling plans for weekly, monthly, and quarterly testing.
- Complete monthly back-of-house inspections and follow up non-conformities.
- Review and reinforce food safety standards among all food handlers.
- Perform root-cause analysis for non-conformances and produce investigation reports.
- Ensure full food traceability across catering operations.
- Monitor and verify pest control programmes for effectiveness and compliance.
- Calibrate and verify food safety equipment across kitchens and transport.
- Prepare monthly internal audit schedules and department-wise reports.
- Conduct monthly food safety management review meetings with all department heads.
- Conduct supplier audits for local regulatory and internal standards.
- Coordinate cross-department communication for HACCP and ISO implementation follow-up.
- Coordinate with maintenance on preventive and corrective activities affecting safety.
- Apply decision-making and problem-solving skills to control food safety risks.
- Serve royal family and government events while supporting catering and charities.
- Manage food safety and quality assurance operations for overseas kitchen facilities in the United Kingdom.
- Coordinate confidential food safety risk assessments for special events and official functions.
- Ensure strict confidentiality and professionalism while supporting royal household operations.
- Ensure strict confidentiality and professionalism while supporting royal household operations.
Quality Assurance Officer
Lebanese Dairy Co. Chtooora
Ajman
03.2018 - 11.2018
- Establish and maintain an effective Integrated Audit Program to ensure full compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS), Food Safety, Halal requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
- Ensure production facilities, processes, raw materials, and finished products meet client-defined specifications and parameters.
- Monitor and enforce compliance with Quality, Halal, and Food Safety Management Systems, as well as internal procedures and applicable standards.
- Track and analyze quality performance across plant operations, contract manufacturers, material suppliers, warehouses, and distribution centers, driving a zero-defect culture.
- Define, review, and update quality procedures, work instructions, and tools relevant to assigned areas of responsibility.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers in resolving quality issues, handling customer audits, and managing quality incidents.
- Lead root-cause analysis for quality non-conformities and drive continuous product and process improvement initiatives.
- Ensure timely availability and communication of performance data and quality information required by customers.
- Act as the direct interface for customer and supplier quality issue resolution, ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions.
- Coordinate closely with internal teams to support Total Quality Management (TQM) initiatives and continuous improvement programs.
Quality Control and Hygiene Officer
Al Adil Trading Co. LLC
Dubai
05.2017 - 03.2018
- Ensured compliance with HACCP, GMP, and hygiene standards across all areas.
- Supervised cleaning, personal hygiene, and pest control to uphold hygiene standards.
- Conducted quality checks during receiving and dispatch.
- Maintained food safety documentation and records.
- Coordinated internal and external audits and supplier audits.
- Resolved customer complaints through RCA, CAPA, and implementation of preventive actions.
- Managed shift manpower planning to optimise production schedule compliance.
Education
B.Tech - Food Technology (Food Science)
Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth
Ahmednagar (Pune) 06.2013 - 05.2017
Skills
Food safety QMS
Regulatory compliance
Food safety and cleanliness
Quality assurance
Quality management
Food safety analysis
Allergen expertise
Microbiological testing
Shelf life analysis
Hazard management
Risk Assessment
Safety implementation
Safety strategy development
Packaging safety guidelines
Traceability system execution
Workflow coordination
Operational supervision
Staff training delivery
Communication and collaboration
Sensory evaluation techniques
Sensory evaluation techniques
Creative visioning
Problem-solving
Certification
- International Award In The Managing Food Safety Level 4 - Highfield Qualifications
- Internal Auditor (HACCP amp; ISO) - TUV / 2020-01
- Advanced PIC L3 (Person In-charge) - TUV / 2022-06
- Basic Food Hygiene Approved Trainer - Dubai Municipality / 2023-06
- HACCP L3 - 2017-02
- ISO 9001 Awareness - TUV / 2020-01
- Awarded For First Aid and Fire Safety Training program - Dubai Health and Safety Department, Dubai
LANGUAGES
Marathi
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
English
Fluent
Kokani/Goavan
Upper intermediate
Arabic
Beginner
REFERENCES
- Adam, Rozmary, Culinary Director, Adam.Roz@zaabeelpalace.com, +97143366667, Zaabeel Palace Hospitality, H.H. Sh.Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Prime Minister’s Office
- Ayomi, Liyanaarachchi, Food Safety Manager, Ayomi.Liyana@zaabeelpalace.com, +971-56-7840133, Zaabeel Palace Hospitality, H.H. Sh.Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Prime Minister’s Office
- Omar, Senior Team Leader (Food Safety Department), +971 43474448, Dubai Municipality
- Sanjeev, Karathi, Sr.Food Safety Officer, 0561300876, H.H. Sh.Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Prime Minister’s Office
HOBBIES
Swimming, Watching Movies, Traveling, Farming & gardening
MAJOR PROJECTS
Mass catering for Royal Wedding events of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan, H.H. Sheikh Maktoum, H.H. Sheikh Ahmed, etc. – Dubai, Royal wedding reception catering functions – Dubai, Developed and implemented internal food safety policies for outdoor catering operations (2020), EXPO 2020 Dubai: Catering for Royal Leadership Pavilion, supporting multiple functions from opening to closing ceremonies (2021–22), Developed nutrition-rich, low-water trekking food using freeze-drying technology (2023–24), Contributed to development and implementation of sustainability strategy for Culinary and F&B services (2024), Provided food safety technical support for establishing a new kitchen facility –London, UK (2022–23)
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that all the information provided in this resume is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Many Regards & Thanks, Tushar Dole
Timeline
Health & Food Safety Officer
Za'abeel Palace Hospitality
11.2018 - Current
Quality Assurance Officer
Lebanese Dairy Co. Chtooora
03.2018 - 11.2018
Quality Control and Hygiene Officer
Al Adil Trading Co. LLC
05.2017 - 03.2018
B.Tech - Food Technology (Food Science)
Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth
06.2013 - 05.2017