Food Technologist – Bakery Product Manufacturing

Food Technologist – Bakery -A Bakery Product Manufacturing Unit in Dubai UAE, is looking for a Food Technologist with the following:,

Job Responsibilities

1. Product Development:
   • Formulate new bakery products (bread, cakes, pastries, etc.) in alignment with market trends and customer preferences.
   • Conduct R&D trials for recipe improvements, shelf life extension, and nutritional enhancement.
   • Coordinate pilot runs and scale-up of recipes from lab to production line.
2. Quality Assurance and Control:
   • Monitor raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished products to ensure adherence to quality and food safety standards.
   • Validate sensory, physical, and chemical parameters for all bakery products.
   • Assist in root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality-related issues.
3. Process Optimization:
   • Evaluate and improve baking processes, mixing times, fermentation, proofing, baking, and cooling parameters for consistency and efficiency.
   • Recommend adjustments in equipment or ingredient usage to improve product quality and reduce waste.

1. Documentation and Compliance:
   • Maintain accurate records of product specifications, SOPs, and testing reports.
   • Ensure compliance with local (UAE/Sharjah Municipality), GCC, and international food safety regulations including HACCP, GMP, and ISO standards.
2. Cross-functional Collaboration:
   • Work with procurement to evaluate new ingredients and suppliers.
   • Coordinate with production and QA teams for smooth product rollouts.
   • Support marketing with technical inputs and product claims.
3. Training and Auditing:
   • Provide training to production staff on new processes, quality protocols, and hygiene standards.
   • Participate in internal and external audits as a food technology representative.

Job Qualifications -Food Technologist – Bakery

• Education:
  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Bakery Science, or a related field.
• Experience:
  Minimum 2–4 years of hands-on experience in a bakery or food manufacturing environment in a similar role.
• Technical Skills:
  • Sound knowledge of bakery ingredients (flour, improvers, yeast, emulsifiers, etc.) and their functionalities.
  • Familiarity with industrial bakery equipment and production lines.
  • Proficient in shelf life studies, sensory evaluation, and food lab testing methods.
• Regulatory Knowledge:
  • Practical understanding of HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, and local UAE food safety laws.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Attention to detail and documentation.
• Language:
  Proficiency in English is mandatory; knowledge of Arabic or Hindi is an advantage.

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