Desert Chill, an established ice cream and dairy manufacturing company in the UAE, is actively looking for a skilled and detail-driven Quality Control Officer to join its quality team. This full-time, on-site role is focused on ensuring that all products — from incoming raw materials to finished ice cream batches — consistently meet the company’s quality standards, food safety protocols, and regulatory requirements. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Dairy Science, or Microbiology, a minimum of 3–5 years of food or dairy QC experience, and — critically — UAE work experience is mandatory for this position.
About Desert Chill — Ice Cream & Dairy Quality Excellence
Industry: Ice Cream & Dairy Manufacturing — UAE-based production facility
Product Focus: Ice cream quality control — raw materials, in-process production, finished product inspection
Standards: HACCP, ISO 22000, GMP — full compliance and monitoring responsibility
Key Requirement: UAE experience is mandatory — candidates without UAE work history will not be considered
How to Apply: Send CV to hr@desertchill.ae | Subject: “Application for Quality Control Officer – Ice Cream Manufacturing”
Why This QC Officer Role Stands Out in the UAE Market
Specialized Sector: Ice cream and dairy — one of the UAE’s fastest-growing and most specialized food manufacturing segments
Unique Scope: Combines CCP monitoring, sensory evaluation, equipment calibration, audit support, and staff training in one dynamic role
Industry Standards: Daily application of HACCP, ISO 22000, and GMP — highly transferable, globally recognized quality expertise
Career Value: Dairy and ice cream QC experience in UAE gives a powerful edge in the competitive Middle East food manufacturing job market
Position Overview
As Quality Control Officer at Desert Chill UAE, your core purpose is clear and critical: to ensure that every single product that leaves the facility meets the company’s defined quality standards, food safety requirements, and regulatory compliance benchmarks. You will monitor and document Critical Control Points (CCPs) throughout ice cream production, conduct sensory evaluations for taste, texture, and appearance consistency, manage non-conformance reporting and CAPA implementation, oversee hygiene and sanitation standards, perform equipment calibration, support internal and external audits, and train production staff on quality and food safety practices. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role designed for a quality professional who takes ownership and thrives in a dynamic dairy production environment.
Why This Role Matters: As Quality Control Officer at Desert Chill, every quality check you perform, every CCP you monitor, and every CAPA you raise has a direct impact on the safety, consistency, and reputation of products enjoyed by consumers across the UAE. In the ice cream and dairy sector, where sensory quality, food safety, and production consistency are non-negotiable, your expertise is not just important — it is the foundation on which the company’s consumer trust, regulatory standing, and commercial success are built, batch by batch, every day.
Key Responsibilities
Raw Materials, Packaging & Finished Product Quality Checks
- Conduct thorough quality checks on incoming raw materials, packaging materials, and finished ice cream products to verify compliance with defined specifications
- Monitor and accurately record Critical Control Points (CCPs) throughout the entire ice cream production process to ensure full compliance with HACCP, ISO 22000, and GMP standards
- Identify and reject raw materials or finished products that fall outside established quality and safety parameters, preventing non-conforming goods from reaching consumers
- Ensure all quality testing and inspection activities are conducted systematically, accurately, and in line with the company’s standard operating procedures
Sensory Evaluation — Taste, Texture & Appearance
- Perform structured sensory evaluations of ice cream batches — assessing taste, texture, colour, and appearance to ensure each batch meets the brand’s defined quality profile
- Document sensory evaluation outcomes clearly and flag any deviations from expected sensory characteristics for immediate investigation and corrective action
- Collaborate with production teams to investigate the root cause of sensory non-conformances and develop practical solutions to restore product consistency
- Maintain a comprehensive sensory evaluation log as part of the facility’s batch quality records and regulatory documentation system
Non-Conformance Management & CAPA Implementation
- Identify and formally report all quality non-conformances, production deviations, and food safety incidents in a timely and structured manner
- Coordinate with production teams to develop and implement effective Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) plans that address root causes and prevent recurrence
- Track the implementation and effectiveness of all CAPA actions through scheduled follow-up inspections and documented verification activities
- Maintain a complete, accurate non-conformance register and CAPA log for internal review, management reporting, and external audit purposes
Hygiene, Sanitation & Equipment Calibration
- Ensure proper hygiene and sanitation practices are consistently followed across all production, packaging, and cold storage areas of the facility
- Conduct regular hygiene inspections and swab testing to verify the effectiveness of cleaning and sanitation programmes in the ice cream production environment
- Perform periodic calibration of testing and production equipment used in quality control activities, maintaining accurate calibration records for all instruments
- Identify calibration failures or equipment deviations promptly and coordinate with the maintenance team to resolve issues and restore accurate measurement capability
Audit Support, Documentation & Regulatory Compliance
- Support internal quality audits and external food safety, ISO 22000, and local regulatory authority audits — ensuring documentation is complete and audit-ready at all times
- Maintain accurate, well-organized records of all quality inspections, test results, CCPs, non-conformances, and corrective actions for full traceability and compliance
- Ensure full compliance with local UAE food regulatory authority requirements and company quality policies across all operational areas
- Train production staff on essential quality control principles, HACCP awareness, GMP standards, and hygiene practices through clear, practical sessions on the production floor
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Dairy Science, Microbiology, Food Science, or a closely related scientific discipline — essential for this QC officer role
- Additional certifications in HACCP, ISO 22000, food safety auditing, or dairy science are considered a meaningful advantage
Experience Requirements
- 3–5 years of hands-on quality control experience within the food or dairy manufacturing industry — ice cream or frozen dessert experience is strongly preferred
- Practical working knowledge of HACCP, ISO 22000, GMP, and food safety management systems in a live production environment
- UAE work experience is mandatory — candidates without verified UAE experience in a food or dairy manufacturing environment will not be considered for this position
Skills & Competencies
- Strong attention to detail with sharp analytical skills and the ability to identify quality trends, deviations, and risks quickly and accurately
- Good communication and teamwork abilities — comfortable coordinating with production, procurement, management, and external auditors
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced, temperature-controlled ice cream production environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office for documentation, quality reporting, non-conformance tracking, and data management
About Desert Chill — Quality Ice Cream Manufacturing in UAE
Desert Chill is an established ice cream and dairy manufacturing company operating in the United Arab Emirates, committed to producing high-quality, safe, and delicious frozen products that meet the expectations of UAE consumers and the standards of international food safety certification bodies. With a strong emphasis on HACCP, ISO 22000, and GMP compliance, Desert Chill takes product quality seriously at every stage of the production process — from sourcing raw materials to releasing finished ice cream batches for distribution. The company is looking for a Quality Control Officer who shares that commitment, brings real UAE production experience to the role, and is ready to make a genuine, positive impact on food safety and product quality from day one.
Apply Now: Send your updated CV to hr@desertchill.ae with the subject line: “Application for Quality Control Officer – Ice Cream Manufacturing”
Who Should Apply?
- UAE-Based Food QC Officers: With 3–5 years of quality control experience in food, dairy, or ice cream manufacturing and a mandatory UAE work history
- Dairy & Ice Cream Industry Specialists: With direct ice cream production QC experience including CCP monitoring, sensory evaluation, and CAPA management
- HACCP & ISO 22000 Practitioners: With proven food safety compliance, audit support, and documentation management skills in a UAE production setting
- Food Technology & Dairy Science Graduates: With strong QC backgrounds, UAE market knowledge, and a hands-on, production-floor approach to quality management
- Food Safety & GMP Officers: With hygiene inspection, equipment calibration, and production staff training experience seeking a specialized dairy QC role in the UAE
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