Job Description

Join Anona - Now Hiring in the UAE

About Anona

At Anona, we make weight management simple, tasty, and sustainable. We're a growing meal plan company based in Kuwait and now expanding to the UAE. Known for delivering high-quality meals that never compromise on flavor, we offer flexible subscriptions that help people achieve real results. Join us and be part of a team that values quality, creativity, and making a positive impact on people's lives.

Role: Food Safety Officer / QA

We are seeking a detail-oriented

Food Safety Officer / QA

to oversee compliance with food safety standards in our Dubai facility. This role is critical to ensuring our kitchens operate to the highest hygiene, safety, and quality assurance standards.

Responsibilities

Food Safety & Compliance:

Ensure compliance with UAE municipal regulations, HACCP, and company food safety standards Implement and maintain the Food Safety Management System (FSMS), including documentation Conduct routine hygiene inspections across receiving, storage, preparation, and dispatch areas
Staff Hygiene Monitoring:

Enforce staff grooming, uniform, and personal hygiene standards Conduct daily checks and keep records of hygiene observations Take immediate corrective actions when required
Quality Assurance:

Monitor quality of raw materials, in-process items, and finished meals Ensure proper labeling (production/expiry dates) and correct storage temperatures Identify non-conformities and drive corrective/preventive measures
Training & Development:

Provide training to kitchen and store staff on GMP, hygiene, and food safety Conduct refresher sessions on personal hygiene, cleaning schedules, and contamination prevention
Documentation & Reporting:

Maintain temperature logs, hygiene checklists, pest control records, and audit documentation Submit daily and monthly food safety performance reports to management Prepare required documents for inspections and third-party audits
Audits & Investigations:

Lead internal audits and support external audits/inspections Investigate food safety incidents or customer complaints Ensure timely closure of non-conformities

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or related field 2-4 years' experience in food safety or QA in a food production/service environment HACCP Level 3 certification or higher (mandatory) Strong knowledge of UAE food safety laws and municipality requirements Experience monitoring staff hygiene and enforcing food safety practices Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Strong communication skills and attention to detail Ability to work independently and consistently enforce standards
Location: Dubai, UAE

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent