Food Technology Coordinator - Lab & Production Excellence

Emirates Flight Catering; Dubai; On-site; AED 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Flight Catering is seeking a seasoned Food Technology professional to provide technical support across production facilities, drive product quality, process efficiency, and cost optimization. You will collaborate with Production, Quality, Sourcing, and R&D teams, conducting shelf-life studies and lab tests while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Food Technology or Food Science (Master’s preferred) and at least 5 years in food development, formulation, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Technology or Food Science required.
• Master's degree in Food Technology or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with at least 3 years in the food industry.
• Experience in shelf-life studies, scale-up, and lab operations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scientific research and design experiments to solve technical problems.
• Provide timely technical support to kitchen production units to prevent delays.
• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders with clear rationale.
• Coordinate shelf-life studies and physico-chemical testing.
• Evaluate alternate ingredients and suppliers to meet quality and cost goals.
• Maintain lab readiness, data integrity, and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Food formulation

Laboratory operations

Analytical testing

Process validation

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Stakeholder collaboration

Training

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Technology or Food Science

Master's degree in Food Technology or related

Job description

Emirates Flight Catering is seeking a seasoned Food Technology professional to provide technical support across production facilities, drive product quality, process efficiency, and cost optimization. You will collaborate with Production, Quality, Sourcing, and R&D teams, conducting shelf-life studies and lab tests while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Food Technology or Food Science (Master’s preferred) and at least 5 years in food development, formulation, and