Az-Zad, a food and hospitality company based in the prestigious Olaya District of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is now hiring a diligent, detail-oriented, and food-safety-passionate Food Quality Officer to join their quality assurance team. This full-time, on-site role is a comprehensive food quality position requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience in food quality control or food safety — covering daily production monitoring, kitchen and storage inspections, HACCP and ISO compliance, staff training, documentation management, and supporting internal and external food safety audits across the organization’s Riyadh operations.
About Az-Zad — Food Quality & Compliance, Olaya Riyadh
Company: Az-Zad — a food and hospitality company operating in Olaya, one of Riyadh’s most premium commercial and hospitality districts
Location: Olaya District, Riyadh — the heart of Saudi Arabia’s capital city’s commercial and dining scene
Industry: Food production, restaurant, catering, or related food service operations in Riyadh
Standards: Committed to HACCP, ISO food safety standards, and full compliance with Saudi municipality (Baladiya) requirements
Culture: Fast-paced, quality-driven, and collaborative — dedicated to continuous improvement in food safety and hygiene standards
Position Overview
The Food Quality Officer at Az-Zad in Olaya, Riyadh is a full-spectrum food quality and safety role covering daily production monitoring, routine hygiene inspections, food safety compliance, staff training, FIFO and temperature control management, documentation, and audit support. This professional ensures that every aspect of the company’s food handling, preparation, storage, and production operations meets the requirements of HACCP, ISO food safety standards, and Saudi municipality guidelines. If you are an experienced food quality professional actively searching for Food Quality Officer jobs in Olaya, Riyadh, or Saudi Arabia in 2026, this is a well-rounded and professionally enriching opportunity with a Riyadh-based food company operating at the heart of one of Saudi Arabia’s most vibrant and high-standard hospitality and food service districts — where your expertise will be valued, applied, and developed every single day.
Why This Role Matters: As Food Quality Officer at Az-Zad Riyadh, you directly protect consumer health and the company’s reputation by ensuring all food production, handling, and storage processes meet HACCP, ISO, and Saudi municipality standards every day, apply your food quality expertise across kitchen inspections, storage compliance checks, staff training sessions, and food safety audit support in a dynamic Olaya Riyadh food operation, develop professionally within a comprehensive, multi-faceted food quality role that covers inspection, documentation, compliance, training, and continuous improvement — building genuine breadth of QA expertise, contribute to a culture of continuous food safety improvement in one of Riyadh’s premium commercial and hospitality districts, and advance your quality career in Saudi Arabia’s growing food service and hospitality sector — a sector experiencing significant expansion under Vision 2030’s tourism, hospitality, and food localization agenda.
Key Responsibilities
Daily Food Production Monitoring & Inspections
- Monitor daily food production and handling processes continuously — ensuring all activities are conducted in full compliance with established hygiene standards, food safety protocols, and company quality procedures
- Conduct thorough routine inspections of kitchen areas, food storage facilities, and food preparation zones — checking hygiene standards, equipment cleanliness, personnel practices, and facility conditions systematically
- Ensure proper storage conditions are maintained across all food categories — verifying correct temperature control parameters and implementing strict FIFO (First In, First Out) stock rotation practices at all times
- Identify and promptly report any non-conformance issues observed during inspections — initiating appropriate corrective actions and following up to verify effective resolution before closing findings
Food Safety Compliance — HACCP, ISO & Municipality Standards
- Ensure full and ongoing compliance with local food safety regulations — implementing HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) frameworks, ISO food safety standards, and Saudi municipality (Baladiya) guidelines across all operations
- Monitor and verify adherence to critical food safety parameters including cooking temperatures, storage temperatures, cross-contamination prevention measures, and personal hygiene standards for all food handlers
- Support the preparation, implementation, and continuous maintenance of HACCP plans — ensuring all critical control points are properly identified, actively monitored, and fully documented
- Stay current with Saudi municipality (Baladiya) food safety requirements and regulatory updates — ensuring the company’s food handling and production practices always remain compliant with the latest official guidelines
Documentation, Reporting & Quality Records
- Maintain accurate, complete, and well-organized documentation of all quality checks, routine inspections, hygiene audits, temperature logs, non-conformance records, and corrective action outcomes
- Prepare structured and professional quality control reports for management review — covering inspection findings, compliance status, quality metric trends, and recommendations for continuous improvement
- Ensure all quality documentation is maintained in full compliance with HACCP, ISO, and Saudi regulatory requirements — supporting traceability, accountability, and audit readiness across all food safety activities
- Assist during all internal and external food safety audits — providing documentation, data, inspection records, and operational guidance to ensure smooth and successful audit outcomes
Staff Training & Continuous Quality Improvement
- Design and deliver practical food safety and hygiene training programs for all food handling staff — ensuring every team member fully understands and consistently applies the required food safety practices and quality procedures
- Coordinate with management to identify food quality improvement opportunities and implement continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen food safety standards across all production and service areas
- Foster a strong food safety culture across the team — promoting hygiene awareness, quality accountability, and pride in food safety standards among all kitchen, storage, and production personnel
- Support the development and regular review of food safety standard operating procedures (SOPs) — ensuring all written procedures reflect current best practices and regulatory requirements
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, Microbiology, or a closely related scientific or food-related field — required for all applicants
- HACCP Certification is strongly preferred — candidates holding a recognized HACCP certification will receive significant priority consideration during the selection process
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in food quality control or food safety — within restaurants, catering companies, food production facilities, or related food service operations in Saudi Arabia or GCC
- Practical experience implementing HACCP principles, GMP standards, and food safety management procedures within a fast-paced food production or food service environment
- Prior experience with Saudi municipality (Baladiya) food inspection requirements and local food safety compliance is a highly valued preferred qualification for this Riyadh-based role
Key Knowledge & Skills
- Strong working knowledge of HACCP, ISO food safety standards, and GMP requirements applicable to restaurant, catering, and food production environments in Saudi Arabia
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills — essential for identifying food safety deviations, hygiene non-conformances, and quality issues during routine production and storage inspections
- Good communication and reporting skills in English — required for documenting quality findings, preparing management reports, and delivering effective food safety training sessions to diverse staff teams
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced food production environment — managing multiple inspection, documentation, and training responsibilities simultaneously while maintaining consistent quality standards
Key Skills Summary — Food Quality Officer Az-Zad Riyadh
Quality Inspection & Auditing: Routine kitchen, storage, and production inspections + audit support (internal and external)
Food Safety Compliance: HACCP, GMP, ISO standards + Saudi municipality (Baladiya) regulatory requirements
Documentation & Reporting: Quality records, inspection logs, non-conformance reports, audit documentation
Team Training & Supervision: Food safety training delivery + hygiene standard enforcement across production teams
Time Management: Ability to manage daily inspections, documentation, and training responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
Olaya Riyadh Food Sector — A Premium Career Location Under Vision 2030
Location Prestige: Olaya is one of Riyadh’s most prestigious commercial and hospitality districts — home to leading restaurants, hotels, catering companies, and food service brands
Market Growth: Saudi Arabia’s food service, restaurant, and catering sector is one of the fastest-growing industries under Vision 2030 — with massive investment in tourism, hospitality, and food safety infrastructure
Career Path: Food Quality Officer roles in Riyadh’s premium food sector provide a clear advancement pathway to Senior Food Quality Officer, Quality Supervisor, and Food Safety Manager positions
HACCP Value: HACCP-certified food quality professionals in Riyadh’s restaurant and catering sector are among the most sought-after quality specialists in Saudi Arabia’s growing food service industry
About Az-Zad
Az-Zad is a food company based in the Olaya District of Riyadh — one of Saudi Arabia’s capital city’s most dynamic, premium, and food-active commercial neighborhoods. The company is committed to maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and quality across all its food production, handling, and service operations in full compliance with HACCP, ISO, and Saudi municipality regulatory frameworks. As Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 continues to drive significant growth in the food service, restaurant, and hospitality sectors, Az-Zad is building a strong quality team to support its operational excellence ambitions and protect the safety and satisfaction of every customer it serves in Riyadh’s competitive premium food market.
Apply Today: Send your CV to careers@az-zad.com with subject: Food Quality Officer — Olaya Riyadh Application to be considered for this outstanding food quality opportunity.
How to Apply — Food Quality Officer Olaya Riyadh
Send CV to: careers@az-zad.com
Subject Line: Food Quality Officer — Olaya Riyadh Application
Include: Your updated CV clearly highlighting HACCP certification, food quality experience, and relevant food safety qualifications
Preferred: HACCP certified candidates with restaurant, catering, or food production QA experience will receive priority consideration
Who Should Apply?
- Food Science or Nutrition Graduates: With 2+ years of food quality control or food safety experience in restaurants, catering, or food production in Saudi Arabia
- HACCP Certified Food Quality Professionals: With hands-on implementation experience in food safety compliance, kitchen hygiene inspection, and non-conformance management in Riyadh or KSA
- Restaurant or Catering QA Officers: With experience monitoring food production processes, conducting hygiene audits, and delivering food safety training to diverse kitchen teams
- Food Safety Compliance Specialists: With knowledge of Saudi municipality (Baladiya) food inspection requirements and experience supporting internal and external food safety audits in the Kingdom
- Detail-Oriented Quality Professionals: Committed to maintaining the highest food hygiene and safety standards in a fast-paced Riyadh food service and production environment
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