Quality Control Officer – Healthy Meal

Healthy meal production company in Dubai is looking for a proactive Quality Control Officer to oversee food safety, quality assurance, kitchen hygiene and production coordination within its central kitchen operations.

Industry: Food & Beverage / Healthy Meal Preparation / Central Kitchen
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience: Minimum 2 Years
Qualification: Degree or Diploma in Food Technology, Food Science, Food Safety or a related field
Certification: HACCP Certification or equivalent food safety qualification

The company specializes in producing a variety of nutrition-focused meal plans, requiring consistent food quality, strict hygiene controls and efficient production management.

The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring HACCP compliance, conducting kitchen inspections, verifying food safety records, performing quality checks and coordinating daily production activities. The role also involves supporting production planning, ingredient requisitions, inventory coordination and operational reporting.

This is a hands-on position requiring regular presence on the production floor, along with administrative and documentation responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities

Food Safety and Quality Assurance

• Monitor and maintain compliance with HACCP principles, food safety procedures and applicable Dubai Municipality food safety requirements.
• Conduct daily kitchen inspections, hygiene assessments and internal food safety audits.
• Verify food temperature monitoring records, cooking temperatures, cooling logs, reheating records and cold storage conditions.
• Ensure cleaning and sanitation schedules are implemented and properly documented.
• Monitor employees’ personal hygiene, food handling practices and compliance with food safety procedures.
• Conduct routine quality inspections of incoming ingredients, raw materials, food preparation processes and finished meals.
• Check finished meal quality, including appearance, consistency, portioning, packaging and product specifications.
• Identify food safety hazards, quality deviations and operational non-conformities.
• Investigate customer complaints and internal quality issues and coordinate corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain food safety documentation, inspection reports, checklists and quality records.
• Coordinate audit preparations and ensure compliance with internal, HACCP and regulatory inspection requirements.

Production Coordination and Planning

• Prepare and distribute daily production sheets based on customer orders and scheduled meal requirements.
• Organize recipe cards, preparation instructions and production documentation for kitchen teams.
• Verify production quantities against daily customer requirements and meal plan orders.
• Prepare ingredient requirement reports and purchase requisitions.
• Coordinate with the stores and purchasing departments to ensure the availability of ingredients before production starts.
• Monitor production activities and identify delays, ingredient shortages or operational challenges.
• Track production errors, food wastage, rework, shortages and quality deviations.
• Maintain daily production records and prepare operational reports for management.
• Assist in monitoring production efficiency, portion control and adherence to approved recipes.
• Support management in identifying opportunities to improve production workflows and reduce operational delays.

Kitchen Hygiene and Operational Control

• Conduct daily opening and closing inspections of kitchen and food production areas.
• Monitor cleanliness and sanitation of food preparation areas, equipment, utensils and storage facilities.
• Verify proper implementation of cleaning and disinfection procedures.
• Follow up with kitchen supervisors and department heads on identified hygiene issues and corrective actions.
• Ensure food handlers follow appropriate personal hygiene and safe food handling practices.
• Monitor waste management, pest control and general housekeeping standards.
• Document non-conformances and ensure corrective actions are implemented within the required timeframe.
• Report recurring operational problems and recommend improvements to maintain food safety and production standards.

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Job Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Food Safety or a related discipline.
• Valid HACCP certification or an equivalent recognized food safety qualification.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a catering company, healthy meal preparation business, central kitchen, airline catering, hospital catering or food manufacturing facility.
• Good understanding of HACCP principles, food safety procedures and kitchen hygiene requirements.
• Practical experience conducting food safety inspections, hygiene audits and quality checks.
• Knowledge of food temperature monitoring, cooling procedures, storage requirements and sanitation practices.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong documentation, reporting and organizational skills.
• Good written and spoken English communication skills.
• Previous experience in a healthy meal plan company or high-volume central kitchen.
• Experience supporting daily production planning and kitchen operations.
• Knowledge of ingredient forecasting, inventory monitoring and purchase requisition procedures.
• Experience preparing production sheets, quality reports and operational records.
• Knowledge of ISO 22000 or other food safety management systems.
• Familiarity with Dubai Municipality food safety requirements and inspection procedures.

Skills – Food Quality

• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with production, purchasing, stores and kitchen teams.
• Strong follow-up skills to ensure timely closure of corrective actions.
• Ability to identify food safety and quality issues before they affect production.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced food production environment.
• Proactive, accountable and capable of working independently.

Recommended Certifications – Food Safety

Candidates with the following additional qualifications may have an advantage:

• HACCP Level 3 or Level 4.
• ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System Internal Auditor.
• ISO 22000 Lead Auditor.
• Food Safety and Hygiene Training.
• Food Safety Risk Assessment and Allergen Management.

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