A leading bakery and snacks manufacturing company in Dubai is seeking a Food Quality Controller to join its food production and quality control team. This opportunity is suitable for fresh graduates and entry-level candidates looking to build a career in food quality control, food safety, and quality assurance within the UAE food manufacturing industry.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Food Manufacturing – Bakery and Snacks Production
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Experience: Freshers and candidates with up to 1 year of experience
Salary: AED 2,000–3,000 per month
Work Schedule: Shift basis
The successful candidate will support quality control activities across raw material inspection, production monitoring, finished product evaluation, hygiene inspections, and quality documentation. The role involves working closely with production personnel to ensure that bakery products, snack items, and other manufactured food products consistently meet established quality, food safety, and hygiene requirements.
Candidates with a bachelor’s degree or diploma in Food Technology, Food Science, Microbiology, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline are encouraged to apply. Previous experience in a bakery, snack manufacturing facility, food processing plant, or other food production environment will be an advantage, although freshers are welcome.
Job Responsibilities
Quality Control in Bakery and Snacks Production
- Inspect incoming raw materials, ingredients, packaging materials, and other production supplies to verify their quality and suitability for use.
- Monitor the quality of bakery and snack products at different stages of manufacturing, including preparation, processing, baking, frying, cooling, packing, and storage, as applicable to the production line.
- Conduct routine visual inspections to identify defects in product appearance, colour, texture, shape, size, packaging, and overall presentation.
- Check finished products against established specifications, quality parameters, and approved product standards.
- Assist in monitoring product weight, dimensions, packaging integrity, sealing quality, labelling, and date coding.
- Identify and report non-conforming raw materials, semi-finished products, and finished goods to the Quality Assurance or production supervisor.
- Support the segregation and identification of rejected products and materials to prevent their unintended use or dispatch.
Food Safety and Hygiene Monitoring
- Follow established food safety procedures, personal hygiene requirements, and good manufacturing practices (GMP) throughout production activities.
- Monitor cleanliness and sanitation conditions in production areas, processing equipment, utensils, workstations, and food contact surfaces.
- Assist in monitoring compliance with food safety programmes, including HACCP-based controls, where applicable.
- Observe production practices to identify potential contamination risks, including cross-contamination, foreign matter, and improper handling of ingredients or finished products.
- Check compliance with applicable temperature, storage, handling, and product protection requirements.
- Report hygiene violations, unsafe practices, pest activity, and other potential food safety concerns to the responsible supervisor.
- Support the implementation of corrective actions when quality or hygiene deviations are identified.
Production Monitoring and Documentation
- Monitor and record relevant production parameters and quality inspection results using approved forms, checklists, and reporting systems.
- Maintain accurate records of raw material inspections, in-process checks, finished product inspections, and hygiene monitoring activities.
- Assist in verifying product traceability information, batch numbers, manufacturing dates, expiry dates, and packaging labels.
- Report recurring product defects, process deviations, and quality concerns to the Quality Assurance team.
- Ensure that quality records are completed accurately and maintained according to company procedures.
- Support the review of production records and other documentation required for internal quality checks and audits.
Teamwork and Continuous Improvement
- Coordinate with production operators, warehouse personnel, and quality team members to maintain consistent product quality.
- Follow instructions from the Quality Controller, Quality Officer, Quality Assurance Executive, or Quality Manager.
- Assist with internal inspections, quality audits, and corrective and preventive action activities.
- Participate in training related to food safety, quality control, hygiene, and manufacturing procedures.
- Help identify opportunities to improve product consistency, reduce defects, minimise wastage, and strengthen compliance with quality standards.
- Perform other quality control duties related to bakery and snack manufacturing as assigned by the supervisor.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Food Technology, Food Science, Food Processing, Microbiology, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
- Up to one year of relevant experience in quality control, quality assurance, food production, bakery manufacturing, snack manufacturing, or a food processing facility is an advantage.
- Basic understanding of quality control procedures, food safety principles, and manufacturing hygiene practices.
- Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP principles, and food quality documentation is beneficial.
- Strong observation skills and attention to detail when inspecting products and production processes.
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures, maintain accurate records, and report deviations promptly.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with production and quality teams.
- Willingness to work on a shift basis in a factory or food manufacturing environment.
- Ability to work in person at the company’s production facility in Dubai.
- Candidates must be able to commute to Dubai reliably or be willing to relocate if a relocation package is available.
Preferred Skills and Knowledge
The following skills will be beneficial for candidates applying for entry-level food quality control jobs in Dubai:
- Basic food microbiology and food contamination awareness.
- Knowledge of food quality inspection and product acceptance criteria.
- Understanding of food hygiene, sanitation, and allergen control.
- Familiarity with batch coding, product traceability, and stock identification.
- Basic knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and standard operating procedures.
- Awareness of packaging defects, labelling errors, and foreign matter prevention.
- Ability to complete inspection checklists and maintain quality records.
- Willingness to learn food manufacturing quality systems and UAE food safety requirements.
Salary and Benefits
- Monthly salary: AED 2,000–3,000, depending on the candidate’s qualifications and suitability.
- Full-time employment in Dubai’s food manufacturing sector.
- On-the-job training and guidance from experienced quality and production personnel.
- Opportunities to develop practical skills in food quality control and food safety.
- Potential career progression into Quality Assurance, Food Safety, and Quality Management roles, depending on performance and experience.
Additional benefits, including accommodation, transportation, medical insurance, visa arrangements, and annual leave, should be confirmed with the employer during the recruitment process.
Recommended Certifications for Career Development
Although professional certifications are not specified as mandatory for this entry-level position, the following training can help candidates strengthen their profiles for food manufacturing jobs in the UAE:
- HACCP Level 2 or equivalent introductory HACCP training.
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food hygiene training.
- ISO 22000 Food Safety Management Systems awareness training.
- Food allergen management and contamination prevention training.
- Internal auditing fundamentals for food safety management systems.
Candidates should select training appropriate to their career goals and verify any UAE-specific training requirements applicable to their intended role.
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