A state-of-the-art confectionery facility in Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai is seeking a skilled and experienced Food Technologist to join their production and R&D team. The role focuses on developing and testing recipes for cookies, wafers, and chocolates, optimizing formulations for cost and quality, and ensuring full regulatory compliance across all products. Candidates with a degree in Food Science or Food Technology and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in bakery or confectionery manufacturing are strongly encouraged to apply. An attractive salary of AED 12,000 to 21,000 per month is on offer.
About the Facility — Confectionery Plant, Jebel Ali Dubai
Facility Type: State-of-the-Art Confectionery Manufacturing Plant — Jebel Ali Free Zone
Product Range: Cookies, wafers, chocolates, and premium confectionery products
Standards: HACCP, ISO 22000, HALAL, KOSHER certified production environment
Processes: Baking, casting, glazing, and packaging operations at scale
Location Advantage: Jebel Ali Free Zone — UAE’s largest industrial and logistics hub
Career Opportunity — Food Technology in Dubai UAE
Premium Salary: AED 12,000–21,000 per month — one of UAE’s most competitive food science packages
Industry Growth: UAE confectionery and food manufacturing sector expanding rapidly across GCC
Technical Exposure: Work with advanced baking, casting, glazing, and allergen control systems
Career Advancement: Strong pathway to senior food technologist, R&D manager, or quality lead roles
Position Overview
This Food Technologist position at a leading confectionery facility in Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai, is built for a hands-on, technically strong professional who thrives in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will create and test recipes for cookies, wafers, and chocolate products, work with ingredients including sugars, fats, emulsifiers, and leavening agents, and develop comprehensive SOPs and process documentation. The role also requires a solid understanding of allergen control, microbiological risk management, traceability systems, and quality assurance standards including HACCP and ISO 22000. HALAL and KOSHER certification knowledge is a valued advantage in this role.
Why This Role Matters: As a Food Technologist at this premium Dubai confectionery plant, you develop innovative food products reaching consumers across UAE and GCC markets, apply advanced food science skills in baking, casting, and glazing operations, ensure HACCP and ISO 22000 compliance across a full production cycle, and earn a highly competitive salary of AED 12,000–21,000 in one of the world’s most dynamic food manufacturing environments.
Key Responsibilities
Recipe Development & Product Testing
- Create, develop, and test recipes for cookies, wafers, chocolates, and other confectionery products
- Work with a wide range of ingredients including sugars, fats, emulsifiers, and leavening agents
- Optimize products for cost efficiency, sensory quality, and regulatory compliance
- Conduct lab-scale trials and scale-up production runs to validate new formulations
SOP Development & Process Documentation
- Develop, write, and maintain detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all production processes
- Establish and document process standards covering baking, casting, glazing, and packaging operations
- Maintain comprehensive product documentation including formulation records and ingredient specifications
- Review and update technical documents to ensure accuracy, compliance, and operational relevance
Quality Assurance & Allergen Control
- Contribute actively to quality assurance processes ensuring all products meet defined standards
- Implement and maintain allergen control programmes across confectionery production lines
- Manage traceability systems ensuring full ingredient and product tracking throughout the supply chain
- Support microbiological risk management processes within the production environment
Regulatory Compliance & Certification
- Ensure all products and processes comply with HACCP, ISO 22000, and relevant food safety standards
- Support HALAL and KOSHER compliance requirements where applicable to product ranges
- Participate in internal and external audits related to food safety and quality management systems
- Stay up to date with UAE, GCC, and international food regulatory developments affecting confectionery
Production Process Optimisation
- Apply in-depth knowledge of baking, casting, glazing, and packaging processes to improve efficiency
- Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve yield, and optimise product cost without compromising quality
- Collaborate with production, procurement, and quality teams on ingredient sourcing and process improvements
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across all food technology and manufacturing functions
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Degree or diploma in Food Technology, Food Science, Food Engineering, or Microbiology
- Certifications in HACCP, ISO 22000, HALAL, or KOSHER standards are a significant advantage
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in bakery or confectionery manufacturing environments
- Demonstrated experience in recipe development, product testing, and food formulation
- Practical knowledge of baking, casting, glazing, and confectionery packaging processes
Essential Skills
- Strong understanding of food ingredients — sugars, fats, emulsifiers, leavening agents, and flavourings
- Solid knowledge of HACCP principles, ISO 22000 food safety management, and allergen control
- Experience developing SOPs, technical specifications, and product documentation
- Good understanding of microbiological risk management in food production environments
- Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and cross-functional teamwork skills
About the Facility — Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai
This state-of-the-art confectionery manufacturing facility is located in Jebel Ali Free Zone, one of Dubai’s premier industrial and logistics zones. The facility specialises in producing premium cookies, wafers, and chocolate products using advanced baking, casting, glazing, and packaging technologies. Operating under HACCP, ISO 22000, HALAL, and KOSHER standards, the company is committed to food safety, quality excellence, and product innovation — making it an exceptional employer for food technology professionals seeking a rewarding and well-compensated career in Dubai’s dynamic food manufacturing landscape.
Career Excellence: Join a world-class confectionery team in Dubai, develop premium food products, and earn one of the UAE food sector’s most competitive salaries — AED 12,000 to 21,000 per month.
Who Should Apply?
- Food Science Graduates: With 3+ years confectionery or bakery manufacturing experience seeking Dubai roles
- Confectionery Specialists: Experienced in cookie, wafer, or chocolate recipe development and production
- HACCP / ISO Certified Professionals: With food technology background ready for UAE’s premium confectionery sector
- Food R&D Technologists: Looking for high-salary, full-time positions in Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai
- Bakery Manufacturing Experts: With SOP development and allergen control experience in food production
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