Food Technologist – Gourmet Foods

A Gourmet Foods Manufacturing Company in Dubai UAE is looking for a Food Technologist with the following:

Job Responsibilities

• Product Development:
  • Lead the development of new food products, including ready-to-eat meals, frozen foods, and gourmet sauces, from concept to final commercialization.
  • Formulate and trial recipes using innovative ingredients and techniques while aligning with market trends and customer preferences.
• Recipe Optimization:
  • Modify and enhance existing food formulations to improve product taste, texture, nutritional value, cost-efficiency, and shelf life without compromising on quality.

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• Regulatory Compliance:
  • Ensure that all product development activities comply with UAE regulatory standards, particularly those set by Dubai Municipality, and align with international food safety protocols.
  • Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including ingredient specifications, nutritional labels, and product data sheets, to support legal and quality compliance.
• Sensory and Stability Testing:
  • Conduct structured sensory evaluations, organoleptic analysis, and product benchmarking to assess product quality.
  • Execute shelf-life studies and stability testing under various storage conditions and compile technical reports based on findings.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Work closely with the Quality Assurance, Production, and Marketing teams to ensure smooth product launches and consistent quality standards across all batches.
  • Provide technical support during scale-up trials and initial production runs in the manufacturing facility.
• Documentation and Certification:
  • Assist in the preparation of documents required for food safety and quality certifications such as HACCP, ISO 22000, and other local/international standards.
  • Maintain comprehensive records of formulations, trials, and validations for audit and traceability purposes.
• Market and Technology Insights:
  • Stay updated with emerging food trends, new ingredients, packaging innovations, and processing technologies relevant to the GCC region.
  • Propose creative product concepts and technical improvements that align with the company’s vision and customer expectations.

Job Qualifications

• Educational Background:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Food Engineering, or a closely related discipline from a recognized university.
• Professional Experience:
  • Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in food product development or food processing within a manufacturing environment.
  • Prior experience in the UAE or GCC food industry is highly preferred due to regulatory familiarity and market alignment.
• Technical Knowledge:
  • In-depth understanding of food safety regulations, labeling requirements, and permissible additives as per UAE laws and GCC standards.
  • Proficient in conducting lab trials, using food testing and measuring equipment, and documenting technical data.

• IT and Reporting Skills:
  • Strong command of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for data analysis, report creation, and presentation.
  • Ability to prepare technical dossiers, product specs, and regulatory documents in a clear and organized format.

• Interpersonal and Communication Skills:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English for cross-functional collaboration and documentation.
  • Fluency in Arabic is an added advantage to liaise effectively with local authorities and suppliers.
• Personal Attributes:
  • Strong problem-solving skills, creativity in innovation, and keen attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced, multicultural work environment.
  • Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

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