Junior Quality Control Officer (Hypermarket – UAE)

Junior Quality Control Officer (Hypermarket – UAE) vacancy with a leading Hypermarket and Retail chain in the UAE with the following:

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct Quality Inspections: Carry out daily quality control checks across different hypermarket departments, including fresh food, packaged goods, storage, and display areas to ensure compliance with UAE food safety standards.
• Monitor HACCP Compliance: Verify that hypermarket operations strictly follow HACCP principles, including monitoring of critical control points (CCPs), temperature checks for chillers/freezers, and hygiene practices during food handling.
• Food Safety Audits & Documentation: Assist in preparing for internal and external audits by maintaining accurate inspection records, quality logs, calibration reports, and compliance documentation as per UAE regulatory requirements.
• Identify Non-Conformities: Detect quality deviations, expired or damaged products, improper storage, or labelling issues, and escalate findings to the Quality Manager for corrective actions.
• Product Labelling & Traceability: Ensure all food and non-food items are correctly labelled with expiry dates, batch codes, and nutritional information, maintaining traceability in line with UAE regulatory guidelines.
• Hygiene & Sanitation Monitoring: Supervise housekeeping and hygiene practices in food handling, storage, and display areas to minimize contamination risks and ensure compliance with food safety protocols.
• Staff Training Support: Assist in training hypermarket staff on HACCP guidelines, hygiene standards, food handling practices, and safe storage procedures to promote a strong food safety culture.
• Coordination with Departments: Collaborate with procurement, warehouse, and operations teams to verify supplier compliance, product quality on receipt, and proper storage conditions.
• Reporting & Data Analysis: Use Microsoft Office tools to prepare detailed reports, quality dashboards, and inspection summaries for management review and continuous improvement.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay updated with UAE food safety laws and hypermarket regulations, ensuring all operations meet Dubai Municipality, Abu Dhabi Agriculture & Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), or relevant local authority requirements.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, or a related discipline.
• Fresh graduates or candidates with up to 2 years of experience in food quality control or food safety, preferably within retail or hypermarket operations.
• Basic understanding of HACCP principles, GMPs, and UAE food safety regulations.
• Knowledge of hygiene standards, food handling practices, and documentation requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) for reporting and record-keeping.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and analytical skills.

Application Deadline : August 30 2025

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