Food Safety Officer | QA/QC Officer

Primary Objective: Ensure safe, hygienic, timely and cost-effective food production while maintaining quality standards, minimizing wastage and achieving operational efficiency.

Industry: Industrial Catering

Department: Central Kitchen Operations

Reporting To: Operations Manager / General Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily central kitchen operations and ensure smooth food production.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety standards and Qatar MOPH regulations.
• Monitor kitchen hygiene, sanitation, staff cleanliness and food handling practices.
• Plan and control daily meal production according to client requirements and approved menus.
• Monitor food quality, taste, portion sizes and production consistency.
• Ensure proper storage, cooking, holding and transportation temperatures.
• Control raw material consumption, food wastage and production costs.
• Coordinate with purchasing and stores for timely availability of ingredients.
• Implement FIFO/FEFO stock rotation and prevent food contamination.
• Supervise chefs, cooks, kitchen assistants and packing staff.
• Monitor daily manpower allocation, productivity and staff discipline.
• Ensure accurate meal quantities, hygienic packing and timely dispatch.
• Maintain daily production, consumption, wastage and food safety reports.
• Conduct regular kitchen inspections and implement corrective actions.
• Handle food quality complaints and ensure immediate resolution.
• Monitor kitchen equipment maintenance and operational readiness.
• Coordinate with logistics and site supervisors for uninterrupted meal supply.
• Train kitchen employees on hygiene, food safety and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure compliance with approved recipes, menu costing and budget requirements.
• Report daily operational performance, shortages and critical issues to management.

Qualification & Experience

• HACCP certification and strong food safety knowledge.
• Diploma/Degree in Hotel Management, Food Technology or a related field.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in industrial catering or central kitchen operations.
• HACCP certification and strong food safety knowledge.
• Experience in large-scale meal production, menu planning and cost control.
• Good leadership, communication and MS Excel reporting skills.
• Qatar/GCC industrial catering experience preferred.

Pay: QAR1,500.00 - QAR2,500.00 per month

Work Location: In person