Food Quality Control Specialist

Food Quality Control Specialist vacancy at a leading Corporate Catering Compnay in Dubai UAE with the following:

Job Responsibilities

As a Food Quality Control Specialist, you will play a vital role in maintaining and improving the quality and safety of food products served in our corporate catering operations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conduct regular inspections of raw materials, kitchen premises, equipment, and food production processes to ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Monitor all stages of food preparation and service to verify adherence to HACCP, ISO 22000, and local food safety regulations.
• Perform routine sampling and testing of food items, ingredients, and surfaces for microbiological and chemical safety.
• Work closely with the kitchen and service teams to implement corrective actions for any identified non-conformities.

• Ensure that storage, transportation, and serving practices meet set quality parameters, including temperature control and contamination prevention.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of all quality control checks, audits, and training sessions.
• Conduct internal audits and assist with external inspections from health authorities or third-party auditors.
• Train and support catering staff on hygiene protocols, allergen controls, and proper documentation procedures.
• Review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and food safety manuals as required.
• Investigate customer complaints related to food safety or quality and implement preventive measures.

Job Qualifications -Food Quality Control Specialist

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Microbiology, Food Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a Quality Control or Food Safety role within the corporate catering industry.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, and local UAE food safety regulations.
• Experience with food sampling, laboratory testing, and quality assurance documentation.
• Familiarity with auditing processes and the ability to handle inspections from health authorities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to train and guide kitchen and service staff.
• High attention to detail, proactive mindset, and ability to work in fast-paced catering environments.
• Certifications in PIC (Person In Charge), Basic Food Safety, or equivalent – preferred.

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