Quality Assurance- Bakery Tester

A leading Abu Dhabi-based food and beverage company is hiring a Quality Assurance- Bakery Tester with the following:

Job Responsibilities

1. Perform daily standardized baking tests to assess baking characteristics in required bread applications using Grand Mill’s/co-manufactured flour, and conduct periodic tests on competitors’ flour.

1. Assist and support the R&D team in implementing new product development (NPD) and changes in grist.
2. Collaborate with the commercial team by visiting customers and providing technical advice and feedback when required.

• Handle samples and perform analyses according to procedures and test methods, ensuring compliance with local and international standards.
• Conduct daily tasting sessions with a select panel to assess product quality.
• Ensure the bakery equipment is maintained in a sound condition through regular calibration and maintenance.

• Maintain efficient and effective baking processes, ensuring suitable turnaround time targets are met and quality results are reported on time.

• Monitor the baking process, record observations, and analyze results for accuracy and improvement.

Ensure accurate test baking results are consistently provided to the team.

• Escalate issues related to out-of-specification final products through the proper channels in a timely and accurate manner.

• Support customer complaint investigations by performing baking tests as required. Assist in preparing flour additives for production.

• HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) Responsibilities: 13. Maintain and support a safe working environment in the test bakery, adhering to all safety regulations.

Cost Responsibilities: 14. Maintain appropriate stock levels of consumables for the test bakery, ensuring efficient resource management.

Job Qualifications

• Formal baking qualification or a Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in a bakery or food manufacturing laboratory.
• Scientific understanding of flour and bread production processes.

• Ability to comprehend the significance of tests conducted on flour-based products.
• Proficiency in baking and testing flour-based products.
• Ability to maintain clean and well-functioning equipment and uphold preparation standards.

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