F&B Quality Control Specialist

Azadea Group; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Azadea Group is seeking an F&B Quality Control Specialist to maintain quality standards across receiving, storage, handling and transportation of foods and beverages in our Jeddah facilities.

You will lead expiry checks, audit warehouses, develop HACCP documentation, train kitchen staff, and implement corrective actions to ensure compliance with international and local standards. Fluent English and MS Office proficiency are required; HACCP/HABC certification is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Food & Safety trainer certification is a must.
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, or a related field.
• HACCP/HABC certification is a plus.
• Two to four years of experience in Food and Beverage Operations, with at least one year focused on Quality Control and inspection, or a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Review product expiry dates weekly and prepare necessary reports and action plans.
• Conduct visits to audit and assess the conditions of the F&B warehouse, providing comprehensive reports to ensure compliance with established procedures, requirements, and specifications.
• Research and remain informed of new technologies and resources in the market, providing recommendations on adaptable methods.
• Develop and finalize the Food Safety and HACCP prerequisite documentation, assisting in its implementation.
• Develop quality control procedures for food production, preservation, and storage in accordance with established standards.
• Develop quality control procedures for dispatching and delivering food products between stores or to customers, ensuring adherence to established standards and protocols.
• Define cleaning and maintenance procedures for equipment and outlines guidelines for chemical usage in the food preparation area.
• Conduct visits to assess vendor facilities, ensuring compliance with established procedures, requirements, and specifications.
• Provide technical training to kitchen employees on food safety practices and the usage and maintenance of quality control instruments.
• Prepare corrective action reports for identified quality and safety discrepancies and monitor the implementation of corrective measures for observed deficiencies.

Skills

Fluency in English

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field

HACCP/HABC certification

Job description

JOB PURPOSE :

The F&B Quality Control Specialist is responsible for maintaining all quality standards related to the receiving, storing, handling, and transportation of food and beverages.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Review product expiry dates weekly and prepare necessary reports and action plans.
• Conduct visits to audit and assess the conditions of the F&B warehouse, providing comprehensive reports to ensure compliance with established procedures, requirements, and specifications.
• Research and remain informed of new technologies and resources in the market, providing recommendations on adaptable methods.
• Develop and finalize the Food Safety and HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) prerequisite documentation, assisting in its implementation.
• Develop quality control procedures for food production, preservation, and storage in accordance with established standards.
• Develop quality control procedures for dispatching and delivering food products between stores or to customers, ensuring adherence to established standards and protocols.
• Define cleaning and maintenance procedures for equipment and outlines guidelines for chemical usage in the food preparation area.
• Conduct visits to assess vendor facilities, ensuring compliance with established procedures, requirements, and specifications.
• Provide technical training to kitchen employees on food safety practices and the usage and maintenance of quality control instruments.
• Prepare corrective action reports for identified quality and safety discrepancies and monitor the implementation of corrective measures for observed deficiencies.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Fluency in English.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Food & Safety trainer certification is a must.
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, or a related field.
• HACCP/HABC certification is a plus.
• Two to four years of experience in Food and Beverage Operations, with at least one year focused on Quality Control and inspection, or a similar role.

BEHAIVIORAL COMPETENCIES :

• Business Insight
• Action Oriented
• Ensures Accountability
• Communicates Effectively
• Nimble Learning

Azadea Group is an Equal Employment Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by relevant local laws.