Full-time
Schooling UAE
An educational Institution in Dubai UAE is hiring a Food Quality Assurance Officer with the following:
Job Responsibilities
- Food Safety and Quality Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with Dubai Municipality’s food safety and quality standards.
- Conduct routine inspections of food storage, preparation, and serving areas.
- Implement HACCP, ISO, and GMP standards in food operations as Food Quality Assurance Officer.
- Vendor and Supplier Audits:
- Evaluate and audit food suppliers for quality compliance.
- Review supplier certifications and ensure adherence to agreements.
- Documentation and Record Keeping:
- Maintain accurate records of audits, inspections, and incident reports.
- Update and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Staff Training and Awareness:
- Conduct training sessions for cafeteria staff on food safety and hygiene in Dubai Standards.
- Promote awareness of food safety policies among all stakeholders.
- Incident Management:
- Investigate and resolve food-related complaints or incidents.
- Report and liaise with regulatory bodies when necessary.
- Quality Monitoring:
- Perform sensory and physical tests on delivered food items.
- Monitor food handling processes to prevent contamination and wastage.
- Improvement Initiatives:
- Recommend and implement strategies for continuous improvement in food quality and safety.
- Stay updated on industry trends and food safety regulations.
Qualifications
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Food Safety, Microbiology, or a related field.
- Experience:
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience in food safety or quality assurance, preferably in the education or food services sector.
- Certifications:
- HACCP Level 3 or higher (mandatory).
- Certification in Food Safety from Dubai Municipality approved Trainersis an advantage.
- Skills:
- Strong knowledge of HACCP, ISO 22000, and GMP standards.
- Excellent organizational and documentation abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and report writing.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Language Proficiency:
- Fluent in English (written and spoken).
- Knowledge of Arabic is an added advantage.
- Other Requirements:
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced school educational environment.
- High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
