An Innovative Ice Cream brand in Dubai, UAE is looking for a Quality Control Officer with the following:
Job Qualification
- Conduct comprehensive quality analysis of ice cream across all stages—raw materials, mix preparation, freezing, packaging, and storage.
- Perform sensory evaluation (texture, flavor, sweetness, aroma, mouthfeel) to ensure every batch meets the company’s product standards.
- Carry out physico-chemical tests such as pH, total solids, fat content, overrun, viscosity, melting resistance, and density.
- Monitor the performance and consistency of stabilizers, emulsifiers, flavors, and other functional ingredients used in ice cream production.
- Evaluate the quality of packaging materials and ensure they meet specifications for frozen product safety and durability.
- Regularly verify the consistency and quality of mix homogenization, pasteurization, aging, and freezing processes.
Microbiological & Lab Testing
- Perform microbiological testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure they comply with UAE food safety standards.
- Maintain the laboratory environment, ensuring proper calibration of equipment and accurate test records.
- Monitor environmental hygiene through surface swabs, water testing, and equipment sanitation checks.
Process Monitoring & Food Safety
- Oversee CCPs and implement HACCP, GMP, and hygiene protocols throughout production.
- Ensure proper temperature control for milk, cream, mix storage, blast freezers, and cold rooms.
- Conduct daily plant inspections to ensure all equipment, utensils, and production areas maintain high hygiene and operational standards.
- Verify that cleaning, sanitization, and CIP (Clean-in-Place) procedures are carried out effectively.
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain accurate logs for all quality checks, batch records, test results, non-conformities, and corrective actions.
- Prepare quality analysis reports and communicate findings to the Production and Quality teams.
- Support internal and external audits by maintaining up-to-date documentation and compliance records.
- Work closely with the Production team to address quality deviations and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Provide support in new product development trials by performing test analysis and giving technical feedback.
- Train production staff on quality standards, personal hygiene, and correct ice cream handling practices.
Job Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Microbiology, Food Science, or a related field.
Minimum 2 years of experience in the FMCG industry—experience in ice cream or frozen dessert production is highly preferred.
Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, ISO standards, and food safety regulations in the UAE.Hands-on experience with quality testing procedures, sampling, and laboratory practices.
Ability to identify quality issues, analyze root causes, and recommend corrective actions effectively.Excellent documentation, reporting, and communication skills.Strong attention to detail, with the ability to work in a fast-paced and temperature-controlled production environment.
Candidates must be currently located within the UAE.
Application Closing : November 25 2025