Xeniah Damaris Njom
Summary
I am equipped with knowledge and practical skills in Food Science and Technology. During my studies, I got attached with Kenya Meat Commission. where I managed to earn hands on experience in meat handling and meat products processing and preservation. In addition, I worked with The Kenya Bureau of Standards, where I gained knowledge in Both Microbiological and Chemical laboratory analysis, as well as KEBs Standards application and interpretation. I had an opportunity to engage my self with Dora Farm Ltd. At the farm, I dealt with pig and poultry rearing with the target of meat production.
I am a diligent Food Technologist enthusiastically aiming to pursue a professional role to apply advanced knowledge of food product formulation. Creative and driven with a passion for creating and implementing new food technology to drive sales.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Farm Hand
Dora Farm
Kajiado, Kenya
08.2025 - 10.2025
- Monitored livestock health and reported any concerns to management.
- Provided guidance to maintain production goals for the farm.
- Managed inventory of feed and supplies for animals on the farm.
- Conducted regular inspections of the property to identify potential hazards or areas in need of repair and maintenance.
- Monitored animal health, identifying and reporting any signs of illness.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure all farm operations ran smoothly and efficiently.
- Cleaned stalls, pens and equipment using water hoses or pumps.
- Mixed feed, additives and medicines in prescribed portions.
- Examined animals to detect illness, injury or disease.
- Ensured availability of quality feed and clean, potable drinking water in both poultry and pig pens.
- Monitored weight again and documented it in both the poultry and pig sections.
Quality Assurance Assistant
Kenya Meat Commission
Kajiado
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Performed value addition in meat carcass.
- Performed in process and end product quality checks.
- Handled Customer complaints and Root cause analysis.
- Incoming raw material quality checks.
- Performed grading of the slaughtered carcass for both quality and next product processing.
- Collection of samples in the production area.
- Preparation of media, sterilization of media, and apparatus.
- Analyzing assorted beef products, i.e., meatballs, beef burgers, minced meat, canned corned beef, and beef cubes.
- Water and air examination.
- Controlling factory hygiene, which involves swabbing and air examination.
- Reporting on microbiology laboratory equipment calibration in due time.
- Maintaining the hygiene of the microbiology laboratory.
- Compiling and keeping of laboratory records.
- Monitoring of chlorine levels in the foot and wheel baths.
- Dosing of chlorine in fresh water, boreholes, and monitoring of chlorine levels at the respective chlorine dosing points.
- Chemical analysis of assorted beef products to determine protein, salt, fat, moisture, and nitrogen content.
- Weighing and dispensing of spices used for the preparation of meatballs, burgers, sausages, and canned corned beef.
- Taking and weighing of gallstones.
Kenya Bureau of Standards
- Prepared key reagents for chemical analysis.
- Conducted chemical analyses to ensure accurate results.
- Performed density measurements of milk and milk products.
- Ensured that laboratory hygiene, and the overall Housekeeping meet the set standards.
- Receiving, care and storage of samples and testing.
- Ensured accuracy during reagent preparation.
- Equipment checking, calibration and maintenance.
- Results interpretation and calculation.
- Specialized training in Vitamin and protein analysis.
Education
Food Science And Technology
The Nairobi National Polytechnic
Nairobi01.2025
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
St. Mary's Lwak Girls High School
Siaya04-2022
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
Our Lady of Assumption Academy
10-2017
Some College (No Degree) - Structural Public Health Pest Control Management
PEMAK
NairobiSkills
- Food hygiene
- Quality inspection
- Hygiene checks
- Food safety practices
- Pest control
- Livestock feeding and watering
- Customer relations
References
- Mr. Benson Muchiri, 0713100801
- Mr. Masita Justus, 0724020195
Timeline
Lead Farm Hand
Dora Farm
08.2025 - 10.2025
Quality Assurance Assistant
Kenya Meat Commission
10.2023 - 01.2024
Kenya Bureau of Standards
Food Science And Technology
The Nairobi National Polytechnic
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
St. Mary's Lwak Girls High School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
Our Lady of Assumption Academy
Some College (No Degree) - Structural Public Health Pest Control Management
PEMAK