Blast Chilling & Food Packaging Consultant

About the role

We are a central kitchen in Kuwait City that prepares authentic Kuwaiti cuisine for delivery. Having recently invested in a Blast Chiller, we seek an experienced consultant to design and implement a professional chilling, freezing, and packaging system.

Key responsibilities

• Train kitchen staff on safe and efficient Blast Chiller operation, including blast chilling and shock freezing.
• Develop product‑specific chilling and freezing protocols for rice dishes, stews, meats, and traditional meals.
• Build a Cook‑Chill / Cook‑Freeze workflow to extend shelf life while maintaining quality.
• Recommend appropriate packaging solutions such as vacuum sealing, Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP), and reusable containers.
• Establish HACCP‑compliant cold‑chain food safety standards.
• Define shelf‑life limits and reheating instructions for each menu item.

Required profile

• Hands‑on experience in central kitchens, large‑scale catering, or food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of Blast Chilling and Cook‑Chill technologies.
• Solid understanding of HACCP and overall food safety regulations.
• Familiarity with the GCC market and Arabic cuisine is preferred.

Required skills

• Blast Chilling
• Cook‑Chill systems
• Shock freezing
• HACCP
• Food safety standards
• Vacuum packaging
• Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP)