Quality Assurance Controller – Meal Plan & Dietary Services

Quality Assurance Controller position for a Meal Plan & Dietary Services in Abu Dhabi UAE with the following Food Science or Food Safety experience:

Responsibilities

• Raw Material Inspections: Inspect incoming raw ingredients daily, verifying freshness, storage conditions, expiration dates, and supplier compliance with agreed product specifications for diverse meal plans.
• Supplier Quality Monitoring: Coordinate with suppliers to ensure that all ingredients meet contractual quality requirements and regulatory food safety standards.
• Nutritional Compliance: Work alongside Nutritionists and Chefs to confirm that ingredients and finished meal plans adhere to approved recipes and nutritional guidelines for specific dietary needs.
• Food Safety Assurance: Ensure that all handling, processing, packaging, and storage procedures comply with local and international food safety standards (HACCP, ISO, and Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority guidelines).

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• Issue Identification & Resolution: Identify non-conformities, product defects, or process deviations and report these to management with actionable solutions.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate QA documentation, inspection logs, and audit reports. Prepare periodic quality performance reports for internal reviews and regulatory audits.
• Traceability & Recall Readiness: Develop and maintain traceability systems to quickly identify and address the source of any quality lapse or customer complaint. Lead investigations into product recalls, if needed.
• CAPA Implementation: Coordinate Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) with cross-functional teams to ensure continuous improvement and avoid recurrence of quality issues.
• Training & Awareness: Support the training of kitchen, packing, and delivery staff on food safety practices, hygiene protocols, and QA procedures to maintain the highest quality standards at every stage.
• Regulatory Compliance: Keep updated on relevant Abu Dhabi and UAE food safety regulations. Ensure full compliance with local laws, certifications, and inspections by relevant authorities.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Nutrition, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of proven experience in Quality Assurance within the food service industry — preferably in catering, meal plan services, or dietary meal production.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety management systems, HACCP principles, GMPs, and local regulatory standards (ADFCA).
• Strong understanding of special dietary requirements, allergens, and cross-contamination controls.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (Arabic is a plus).

• Attention to detail with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Relevant training or certifications in Quality Assurance or Food Safety (HACCP Level 3/4, ISO 22000) are highly desirable.
• Food Quality & Safety Control
• Auditing & Supplier Inspections
• Nutritional Standards Verification
• HACCP & GMP Compliance
• Root Cause Analysis & CAPA
• Data Recording & Traceability
• Process Improvement
• Regulatory Compliance (ADFCA)
• Team Collaboration & Communication
• Training & Awareness Programs
• Time Management & Multi-tasking

Date of posting : July 15 2025

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