Job Position: Food Safety & QC Officer
Location: Dubai, UAE
Company Name: BabyEats
– Ensure daily compliance with Dubai Municipality food safety regulations and maintain continuous readiness for inspections.
– Update Foodwatch (Dubai Municipality online system) on a daily basis with accurate and timely records.
– Conduct internal audits, risk assessments, and mock inspections to identify non-conformities and implement corrective actions.
– Oversee HACCP plan development, implementation, and review, ensuring all CCPs (Critical Control Points) are effectively monitored.
– Verify compliance of suppliers and ingredients through vendor audits, COAs (Certificates of Analysis), and traceability systems.
– Supervise food storage, cold chain, cooking, blast chilling, and serving processes to ensure temperature and hygiene controls.
– Investigate and document all food safety incidents, near misses, and customer complaints, reporting findings to management.
– Deliver regular staff training on PIC roles, hygiene practices, allergen control, and cross-contamination prevention.
– Collaborate with chefs and production teams to maintain recipe integrity, portion control, and presentation quality.
– Support menu planning reviews to ensure food safety, nutritional balance, and compliance with labeling/claims requirements.
– Manage the calibration and maintenance of food safety equipment (thermometers, blast chillers, etc.).
– Stay current with regulatory updates from Dubai Municipality, ESMA, and international benchmarks (Codex, WHO, FDA/EU standards).
– Serve as the primary contact during Dubai Municipality audits, third-party certifications, and client inspections.
– Contribute to the development of continuous improvement programs, including the digitalization of food safety records.
– Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Safety, or related field.
– Minimum 5 years of experience in food safety/quality control, ideally in catering, institutional foodservice, or large kitchens.
– PIC Certification (Dubai Municipality requirement) – mandatory.
– In-depth knowledge of Dubai Municipality Food Code, HACCP, ISO 22000, and UAE food safety regulations.
– Hands-on experience with HACCP systems, audits, and corrective action planning.
– Familiarity with Foodwatch and other digital compliance systems.
– Ability to interpret microbiological and chemical test reports and advise on corrective measures.
– Strong analytical, documentation, and record-keeping skills.
– Proficiency in Microsoft Office; an advantage if familiar with ERP/food safety software.
– Strong leadership and training capabilities with excellent communication skills in English (Arabic is a plus).
– Ability to work across shifts, weekends, and holidays, and under pressure during audits or incidents.
– PIC Certificate mandatory; HACCP, ISO 22000 Lead Auditor or equivalent preferred.
– First Aid/Occupational Health & Safety certification (advantage).
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