Quality Assurance Coordinator

Chef Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chef Middle East in Dubai is seeking a Quality Assurance Coordinator to support the Operations team. The role focuses on Quality Assurance and Health & Safety across the business, assisting the QA Officer and maintaining a robust management framework.

You should have strong communication, attention to detail, and knowledge of HACCP and QA procedures. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate / Graduate degree in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Food Technology, Food Science or Engineering.
• 2–3 years of food plant or FMCG experience.
• Strong communication with customers, managers and employees alike.
• Knowledge of QA procedures and applicable food safety legislation including HACCP.
• Training in Basic or Intermediate Food Hygiene preferred.
• Excellent problem solving and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated and results driven.
• Teamwork and ability to work well in a team.
• Ability to meet deadlines and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Accomplish customers’ Food Safety assessment questionnaires and documentation.
• Respond to QA-related enquiries.
• Prepare Corrective Action Request forms for customers and suppliers.
• Filing and organizing QA documentation (FSMS manual, procedures, policies, checklists, and monitoring records).
• Assist QAO on administrative tasks (word processing, editing documents, presentations, filing).
• Author and update procedures and SOPs as needed.
• Administer Food Watch BFS training requests and approvals.
• Facilitate external audits in the absence of QAO.
• Perform monthly GWP and Vehicle Inspections in the absence of QAO.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

QA procedures

HACCP knowledge

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Deadline oriented

Continuous improvements

Education

Biotechnology, Microbiology, Food Technology, Food Science or Engineering

Job description

We are looking for Quality Assurance Coordinator to join our growing Operations team in Dubai. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting the Quality Assurance Officer and maintaining a management framework that incorporates and focuses on Quality Assurance and Health & Safety issues in all aspects of the business. Candidates should have strong communication skills, be assertive, and have a keen eye for detail.

*This position is open to fresh graduates.

Key responsibilities:

• Accomplish customers’ Food Safety assessment questionnaires and documentations required.
• Respond to QA-related enquiries.
• Prepare Corrective Action Request forms for customers and suppliers.
• Filing and organization of various Quality Assurance documentations both soft and hard copies such as FSMS manual, procedures, policies, checklists and monitoring records.
• Assist QAO on administrative tasks, including word processing, editing documents, presentations, filing and handling various internal document requests.
• Author and update procedures and SOPs as needed.
• Administer Food Watch BFS training requests and customer link approvals.
• Facilitate external audits in the absence of QAO if necessary.
• Perform monthly GWP and Vehicle Inspections in the absence of QAO.
• Perform other relevant responsibility required by Chef Middle East Management.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Postgraduate / Graduate in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Food Technology, Food Science, Engineering or minimum two to three years of food plant or FMCG related experience, including direct relationship with plant sanitation or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers, managers, and employees alike.
• Have a strong working knowledge of QA procedures and the legislation that applies to the food industry, including HACCP standards.
• Preference for candidates with Basic or Intermediate Food hygiene training.
• Excellent problem solving and organization skills.
• Self-dependent in taking initiatives.
• Self-motivated and results driven.
• Excellent team player, supporting and fostering teamwork.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Ability to drive continuous process and performance improvements.