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A leading hospitality organization in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, is currently hiring a FSQA Specialist, ( Food Safety and Quality Assurance Specialist) with experience in the hospitality and food service industry. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, maintaining HACCP-based Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS), conducting audits and inspections, and supporting continuous quality improvement initiatives across multiple hospitality properties and food operations.
This role is ideal for professionals with strong expertise in HACCP, food hygiene, food safety audits, quality assurance systems, supplier management, and hospitality food safety compliance.
Job Details
- Job Title: Food Safety and Quality Assurance Specialist
- Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Industry: Hospitality / Food Service / Catering
- Experience Required: 2 – 4 Years
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, or related field
- Nationality: Any Nationality
- Gender: Any
- Vacancies: 1
Job Responsibilities
Food Safety Management System (FSMS) Implementation
- Assist in the development, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the organization’s Food Safety Management System (FSMS).
- Ensure all food safety programs comply with HACCP principles, international food safety standards, and UAE municipality regulations.
- Support hospitality properties in establishing and maintaining effective food safety and hygiene systems.
- Review operational procedures and recommend improvements to strengthen food safety controls.
- Ensure compliance with company quality assurance standards across kitchens, production units, banquet facilities, and food delivery operations.
Food Safety Audits, Inspections & Compliance
- Conduct regular food safety and hygiene inspections across:
- Commercial kitchens
- Food production facilities
- Catering operations
- Event sites
- Food transportation and delivery units
- Perform internal HACCP audits according to approved audit schedules.
- Carry out supplier approval audits and vendor surveillance inspections to ensure supplier compliance with food safety standards.
- Identify non-conformities, operational gaps, and food contamination risks during inspections.
- Prepare detailed audit and inspection reports with corrective and preventive action recommendations.
- Monitor implementation and effectiveness of corrective action plans.
HACCP Monitoring & Documentation
- Verify and maintain HACCP documentation across assigned hospitality properties.
- Ensure all monitoring records, CCP logs, verification activities, calibration records, and food safety reports are properly maintained.
- Support HACCP team leaders in updating risk assessments and food safety documentation.
- Ensure documentation is available in both physical and digital formats for internal and external audits.
- Review food safety records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
Food Safety Training & Awareness
- Conduct food safety and hygiene training programs for food handlers, kitchen staff, supervisors, and operational teams.
- Deliver training sessions on:
- HACCP implementation
- Personal hygiene
- Cross-contamination prevention
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Safe food handling practices
- Temperature control and monitoring
- Provide coaching and practical guidance to improve food safety culture within operations.
- Maintain training attendance records and evaluate training effectiveness.
- Promote continuous awareness of food safety best practices across all departments.
Food Safety Monitoring Systems
- Monitor and verify wireless temperature monitoring systems used in food storage and production areas.
- Conduct environmental hygiene and personal hygiene monitoring using ATP testing equipment.
- Verify temperature records for refrigerators, freezers, hot holding equipment, and transportation vehicles.
- Investigate temperature deviations and ensure immediate corrective actions are implemented.
Medical Screening & Employee Hygiene Compliance
- Coordinate with Human Resources and operational departments to ensure medical screening schedules for food handlers are maintained.
- Verify that all food handlers possess valid occupational health and medical fitness certificates.
- Ensure health screening records are updated and compliant with UAE food safety regulations.
- Monitor employee hygiene compliance and report any health-related food safety concerns.
Food Safety Incident Investigation & Product Recall
- Investigate customer complaints, food safety incidents, and contamination-related concerns.
- Conduct root cause analysis and prepare detailed incident investigation reports.
- Coordinate with suppliers and operational teams for product traceability and recall procedures.
- Oversee food withdrawal and recall activities when required.
- Implement preventive measures to reduce future food safety risks.
Quality Assurance Performance Monitoring
- Monitor food safety and quality performance indicators across assigned properties.
- Analyze QA trend reports and identify recurring operational issues.
- Coordinate with property HACCP team leaders to improve compliance scores and audit performance.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to food quality, hygiene, and operational excellence.
Health, Safety & Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure all activities are carried out in compliance with:
- HACCP requirements
- ISO 22000 standards
- Food hygiene regulations
- UAE municipality food safety guidelines
- Occupational health and safety standards
- Promote a safe working environment for all employees and food handlers.
- Support external audits, inspections, and certification activities.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or related discipline.
- Master’s Degree in Food Technology or related field is an advantage.
- 2–4 years of experience in food safety, quality assurance, HACCP, or hospitality food operations.
- Strong knowledge of:
- HACCP systems
- Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS)
- ISO 22000
- GFSI standards such as BRCGS, SQF, or FSSC 22000
- Food hygiene regulations and food safety compliance
- HACCP Certification or Food Safety Certification preferred.
- Experience conducting food safety audits and supplier assessments.
- Familiarity with ATP monitoring systems and temperature monitoring technologies.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, reporting, and communication skills.
- Ability to identify non-conformities and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
- Strong organizational and documentation management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital food safety systems.
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