Standards & Specification Assistant

Emirates Flight Catering; Dubai; On-site; AED 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Flight Catering in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, invites applications for a Standards & Specification Assistant. The role supports production efficiency by managing master data, validating recipes, and forecasting production needs through ERP systems.

Collaboration with Planning, Forecasting and Specification teams is essential to maintain high quality flight catering standards. The successful candidate will oversee data accuracy, prepare reports, and ensure timely distribution of

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar position.
• Experience with food photography is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and validate ERP process data collection and reporting.
• Calculate daily meal quantities and raw material needs using forecasts and ERP.
• Reverify recipe accuracy and consistency with standards.
• Coordinate with Master Data, Planning, Forecasting and Specification teams for up-to-date ops.
• Maintain master data: item codes, BOMs, product specs, FCS Master data.
• Generate and share forecast data with internal stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Planning and organization

Interpersonal communication

Stakeholder management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title: Standards & Specification Assistant

Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Date Posted: 6 October 2026

Job Reference/ID: 720

Job Description / Role:

The Standards & Specification Assistant at Emirates Flight Catering plays a critical role in supporting the production and operational efficiency of the catering facility. This position involves managing master data, validating recipes, and ensuring accurate production forecasting to maintain high-quality standards for flight catering solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and validate the gathering of accurate ERP process data across the team, ensuring integration into workflows and the generation of comprehensive reports.
• Calculate daily meal quantities and raw material requirements for production, correlating these figures with forecasts using ERP, to ensure optimal inventory levels, minimize waste, and meet production demands efficiently.
• Reverify the accuracy of recipes validated by team members, ensuring that all ingredients and instructions are correct and consistent with established standards, to maintain high quality and reliability in food production.
• Coordinate with Master Data, Planning, Forecasting, and Specification teams to provide relevant information, ensuring seamless and up-to-date operations.
• Monitor and maintain master data such as item codes, bill of materials, product specifications, and Flight Catering Solutions (FCS) Master data based on Production Chef's input to ensure adherence to established standards and specifications for food products.
• Generate and distribute forecast data to all internal stakeholders using available forecasting tools, ensuring timely and accurate information is provided to support effective decision-making.
• Oversee the distribution of production schedules and work orders to relevant sections, ensuring workflow is streamlined and task execution is optimized.
• Oversee the maintenance of inventory levels by managing requisitions for materials and supplies and address any discrepancies or shortages to support seamless production operations.

Experience Required:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar position.
• Experience with food photography is an added advantage.

Skills Required:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrate exceptional planning and organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and manage time efficiently.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain relationships with internal stakeholders.

Employment / Job Type: Full Time

Nationality: Any Nationality

About the Company:

Emirates Flight Catering provides catering, food production, hospitality, and support services for aviation and related businesses. It recruits across culinary, food production, engineering, logistics, supply chain, quality, finance, technology, human resources, and service operations.

Company Industry: Aviation

Department / Functional Area: Operations

Closing Date: 7 October 2026