Food Quality Specialist

Advanced Search; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 6,000 - 9,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Search is seeking an experienced Quality Controller to oversee the quality of incoming and outgoing materials and production processes. The role requires attention to detail, reliability, and a strong understanding of quality standards to ensure flawless materials and well-functioning equipment for high-quality service.

The candidate should have 3+ years of relevant experience in catering or hotel settings, a Bachelor's degree in a food-related field, HACCP Level 3 certification, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a quality controller or similar in catering or hotel industry.
• Bachelor's degree in a food-related field (Food Technology/Food Science/Microbiology/Bio-Chemistry, etc.).
• HACCP certification with Level 3 as a minimum requirement.
• Familiarity with quality testing machines and systems.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Strong verbal and written English skills.
• Current residence in Kuwait and familiarity with Kuwait rules (Municipality/MOH).

Responsibilities

• Inspect procedures of the entire production cycle to ensure compliance with Food Safety & Quality standards.
• Approve incoming materials by confirming specs, testing, and rejecting non-conforming items.
• Approve in-process production by verifying specs and communicating adjustments to managers.
• Maintain records of testing results and various quality metrics.
• Monitor equipment usage for safety and maintenance; report deficiencies.
• Sample outputs and conduct measurements/tests; compare with specifications.
• Conduct staff training on food safety & quality.
• Assist in developing and implementing a food safety & quality management system.
• Investigate customer complaints and prepare corrective action plans for non-conformities.
• Prepare and submit reports to the line manager.

Skills

Quality control

English proficiency

MS Office

Quality testing machines

Education

Bachelor of Science (Food Technology)

Job description

Education Bachelor of Science(Food Technology)

Category Research & Development

Industry Information Technology and Services

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Quality Controller who will be responsible for checking the quality of all incoming and outgoing material and products as well as the production procedures. You will be a firm advocate of quality in our business. The ideal candidate will possess a trained eye for detail and will be reliable and committed. In depth knowledge and comprehension of quality standards is essential. The goal is to ensure that our products are made of flawless materials with well-functioning equipment. That way our customers will enjoy high-quality service so that we can achieve long-term success.

Main Responsibilities

• Inspect procedures of the entire production cycle (from purchasing to customer delivery) to ensure they are efficient and comply with Food Safety & Quality standards.
• Approve incoming materials by confirming specifications, conducting a visual and measurement test, and rejecting and returning unacceptable materials.
• Approve in-process production by confirming required specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, and communicating the required adjustments to the concerned managers.
• Maintain records of testing, information, and various metrics such as the number of defective products per day, kitchen inspection results, Hygiene & Sanitation Inspection, etc.
• Monitor the use of equipment to ensure it is safe and well-maintained and report any that doesn t meet the requirements.
• Select output samples and check them using appropriate methods (measuring dimensions, testing functionality, comparing to specifications, etc.)
• Conduct staff awareness training sessions on food Safety & quality
• Support the team to develop and implement a food safety & quality management system.
• Address customer complaints by conducting a thorough investigation and preparing a corrective action plan for non-conformities.
• Prepare and submit reports to the line manager.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Must have had a minimum of 3 years of previous proven experience as a quality controller, or any relevant role in the catering or hotel industry.
• Minimum Bachelor s Degree from a Food Background (Food Technology/Food Science/Microbiology/Bio-Chemistry etc.)
• Must be HACCP certified with a Level 03 as a minimum requirement.
• Familiarity with quality testing machines and systems.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Strong verbal and written English language skills.
• Possesses a confident, firm, and pleasant personality that can work well with a team.
• Currently located in Kuwait.
• Familiar with Kuwait's rules and regulations as per the municipality/MOH.