E-Commerce Industry in Dubai is looking for Quality and Food Safety Controllers to join its dark store operations team in Dubai. This is an excellent opportunity for fresh graduates in Food Technology, Food Science, Microbiology, and related scientific disciplines who are looking to begin their careers in food safety, quality assurance, grocery operations, and supply chain management.
The successful candidates will support the day-to-day quality control and food safety operations of the facility, ensuring that products received, stored, handled, picked, and dispatched meet applicable food safety requirements and internal quality standards.This role is particularly suitable for candidates who want to gain practical experience in HACCP, food safety management systems, cold chain management, hygiene monitoring, quality inspection, non-conformance management, and food supply chain operations.
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Job Responsibilities
1. Food Safety & Quality Compliance
- Conduct daily food safety and quality audits across the dark store facility.
- Monitor compliance with applicable UAE food safety regulations, hygiene requirements, and company food safety procedures.
- Ensure operational teams follow established food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures.
- Identify potential food safety hazards and escalate issues promptly.
- Support the implementation and monitoring of corrective and preventive actions.
2. Cold Chain & Temperature Monitoring
- Monitor temperature controls for chilled, frozen, and other temperature-sensitive products.
- Conduct and document temperature checks throughout the receiving, storage, picking, and dispatch processes.
- Ensure cold chain integrity is maintained for perishable food products.
- Report temperature deviations and support appropriate corrective actions.
- Verify that refrigerators, freezers, and other temperature-controlled areas are operating within specified limits.
3. Incoming Stock Quality Inspection
- Inspect incoming products for quality, packaging condition, labelling, shelf life, and product specifications.
- Check expiry dates and ensure products meet minimum shelf-life requirements.
- Identify damaged, contaminated, expired, or non-conforming products.
- Verify product information and labelling during receiving operations.
- Coordinate with relevant teams regarding rejected or non-conforming stock.
4. Hygiene & Sanitation Monitoring
- Conduct regular inspections of facility cleanliness and hygiene conditions.
- Monitor employee personal hygiene and food handling practices.
- Ensure cleaning and sanitation procedures are followed correctly.
- Monitor pest control activities and scheduled pest management services.
- Identify hygiene deficiencies and follow up on corrective actions.
- Help maintain a clean and food-safe working environment.
5. Documentation & Record Keeping
- Maintain accurate digital records of food safety and quality inspections.
- Record temperature monitoring results, audit findings, corrective actions, and non-conformities.
- Maintain documentation related to hygiene, sanitation, pest control, and product inspections.
- Assist with internal audits and compliance reporting.
- Ensure food safety records are complete, accurate, and readily available when required.
Job Qualification
Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields:
- Food Technology
- Food Science
- Food Science & Technology
- Microbiology
- Biotechnology
- Food Safety
- Dairy Technology
- Agricultural/Food-related Sciences
- Or another relevant scientific discipline
Recent graduates and freshers are encouraged to apply.
- Fresh graduates are welcome.
- Previous internship or practical exposure to food safety, quality control, food manufacturing, retail food operations, grocery, or laboratory work will be an advantage.
- Candidates with relevant food industry experience may also be considered.
Knowledge & Skills
- Basic understanding of HACCP principles and food safety management systems.
- Knowledge of food hygiene and good food handling practices.
- Understanding of temperature control and cold chain requirements is an advantage.
- Strong attention to detail and observation skills.
- Ability to identify quality and food safety risks in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare basic reports.
- Ability to work independently as well as coordinate with operations teams.
Shift Flexibility
The role is part of a 24/7 operational environment, and candidates must be willing to work rotational shifts, including night shifts, weekends, and public holidays when required.
This position provides an excellent opportunity for Food Technology, Food Science, and Microbiology graduates to transition from academic knowledge into practical food safety operations.
You will gain exposure to:
- Food safety compliance
- HACCP implementation
- Quality control
- Cold chain management
- Food receiving and inspection
- Hygiene and sanitation
- Pest control monitoring
- Corrective and preventive actions
- Non-conformance management
- Digital quality records
- Grocery and supply chain operations
Working in a technology-driven grocery delivery environment can provide valuable experience for candidates planning long-term careers in Food Safety, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Food Technology, Retail Food Safety, and Supply Chain Quality Management.
Preferred Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is a motivated and detail-oriented fresh graduate who is interested in building a career in food safety and quality control.
Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment and willing to work according to the requirements of a 24/7 grocery delivery operation.
Job Title: Quality & Food Safety Controller
Location: Dubai, UAE
Vacancies: 2
Experience: Freshers / Entry Level
Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Industry: Food Safety / Grocery Delivery / Supply Chain
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Rotational / Night Shifts