Ice Cream Technician at Frances Mcgreg Consulting (FMC) Services

FMC Services is a full fledged business consulting company that covers talent acquisition and management, data analysis, organizational design and development, humanitarian activities and SDGs.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Ice Cream Technician

Location: Yaba, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Purpose

• The Ice Cream Technician is responsible for the technical execution of ice cream production, including mix preparation, flavor blending, and machine operation.
• Your primary goal is to ensure product consistency, superior texture, and strict adherence to food safety protocols, turning raw ingredients into "Excellent" experiences.

Key Responsibilities
Production & Technical Execution:

• Mix Formulation: Precisely measure and combine ingredients according to proprietary Pinnah Foods recipes.
• Machine Operation: Expertly operate and maintain batch freezers, pasteurizers, and homogenization equipment.
• Overrun & Texture Control: Monitor and adjust air incorporation (overrun) and freezing temperatures to achieve the signature Pinnah creamy texture.
• Flavor Innovation: Assist the R&D team in testing new seasonal flavors and inclusions.

Quality Assurance & Cold Chain Integrity:

• Temperature Monitoring: Ensure the product stays within the "Gold Standard" temperature range during production and storage to prevent ice crystallization.
• Sensory Audits: Conduct regular taste, texture, and visual tests on every batch before it leaves the facility.
• Batch Coding: Maintain accurate production logs, including batch numbers and expiration dates, for full traceability (Integrity).

Hygiene & Food Safety (HSE):

• Sanitization (CIP): Execute "Clean-In-Place" (CIP) procedures for all machinery daily to prevent cross-contamination or bacterial growth.
• PPE Adherence: Maintain 100% compliance with food safety attire (hairnets, gloves, specialized boots, and aprons).
• Waste Management: Monitor and report production yields to minimize ingredient waste.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: B.Sc/HND in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related technical field.
• Experience: 2–4 years in dairy production or commercial ice cream manufacturing.
• Technical Skills: Deep understanding of pasteurization, homogenization, and the chemistry of dairy fats and stabilizers.
• Health: Possessing a valid Food Handler’s Medical Certificate (as per Nigerian regulatory standards) is an advantage.

Core Competencies (The ENRICH Alignment):

• Excellence: A technical obsession with the "perfect scoop"—no shortcuts on freezing times or ingredient quality.
• Integrity: Honest reporting of batch failures or equipment malfunctions.
• Nurture: A willingness to train junior assistants on the nuances of dairy science and machine care.
• Happy Community: Collaborating seamlessly with the logistics and retail teams to ensure they have the best product to sell.

Salary
N60,000 - N100,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
16th March, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications to: conciseglobalhr@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the email.