Ready-to-eat meals – QC Assistant

Ready-to-eat meals FMCG company in Doha, Qatar ism looking for a QC Assistant with the following:

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor and inspect daily RTE meal production activities to ensure adherence to company quality standards, HACCP, and ISO 22000 requirements.
• Conduct quality checks on raw materials, in-process items, packaging, and finished ready-to-eat meals to confirm compliance with food safety parameters.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining food safety management systems (HACCP, GMP, GHP, and ISO).
• Maintain accurate QA/QC documentation, including inspection logs, temperature records, deviation reports, and corrective actions.
• Perform sensory evaluations and microbiological sampling of RTE meals to ensure consistency and product safety.

• Support internal and external audits by preparing records, ensuring traceability, and coordinating with the Quality and Production teams.
• Identify non-conformities in product quality and initiate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) in coordination with relevant departments.
• Ensure strict hygiene and sanitation practices are followed in all areas, particularly during food handling, cooking, packaging, and storage.
• Train and guide production staff on food safety protocols, hygiene standards, and quality awareness specific to ready-to-eat products.
• Collaborate with suppliers and logistics teams to maintain quality consistency from sourcing to final delivery.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing product shelf life, taste, and safety of RTE meals.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology, Microbiology, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in Quality Control or Quality Assurance within the ready-to-eat meals, catering, or food manufacturing industry.
• In-depth knowledge of HACCP, ISO 22000, GMP, GHP, and food safety management systems.
• Familiar with cold chain management, product shelf-life testing, and RTE meal processing techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail in detecting quality deviations.
• Proficiency in QA documentation, Microsoft Office, and data recording systems.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to coordinate between QA, Production, and Hygiene teams.
• Ready to join immediately (candidates currently in Qatar preferred).

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Application Closing Date : November 15, 2025