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Namhla Skweyiya Food Technologist Woolworths. Background. Graduated in year 2003 Experiential training on contract– Woolies Permanent employment in year 2004 FMT (Foods Merchant Trainee) programme – 18 months 2006 – Dairy desserts technologist 2009 – Frozen foods technologist
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Namhla Skweyiya Food Technologist Woolworths
Background • Graduated in year 2003 • Experiential training on contract– Woolies • Permanent employment in year 2004 • FMT (Foods Merchant Trainee) programme – 18 months • 2006 – Dairy desserts technologist • 2009 – Frozen foods technologist • Late 2009 to date – Produce salads technologist
Technologist conduct • Work on facts and not emotion • Maintain professionalism among colleagues, industry and suppliers • Become the industry expert – up-skill yourself and deliver
Technologist conduct cont… • a can do attitude • deliver the Foods Plan driven by product development • drive real technical innovation – so do trials and push the boundaries
Retail Expectation • Customer is KING – understand customer needs • Time is MONEY – do not waste!!! • Vital contribution as a technologist • Food safety • Shelf life = sales growth • Enhance quality standards • Strategic input to business strategy • Assist with product development • Courage to “STOP” lines where required