Quality Specialist

About the role

The Quality Specialist (QHSE Specialist) will lead the implementation, monitoring and maintenance of Quality, Health, Safety and Environment management systems across catering and kitchen operations. The role ensures strict compliance with Saudi FDA regulations, ISO standards and company policies to guarantee high food quality and safe operations.

Key responsibilities

• Implement and maintain QHSE policies, procedures and management systems in catering environments.
• Monitor compliance with Saudi FDA regulations, ISO 22000, HACCP and company standards.
• Inspect raw materials, prepared meals and staff hygiene to meet food safety and quality specifications.
• Ensure cleanliness, sanitation and equipment calibration, including thermometers and food testing devices.
• Conduct regular pest‑control inspections and enforce corrective actions.
• Audit subcontracted kitchens, both scheduled and unannounced, and report findings.
• Identify operational and food‑safety risks, execute corrective and preventive actions.
• Investigate incidents, non‑conformities and complaints, producing root‑cause analysis reports.
• Perform internal audits, document non‑compliance and track KPIs for continuous improvement.
• Deliver training and awareness sessions on hygiene, food safety and QHSE standards.
• Maintain comprehensive QHSE documentation, including inspection reports, temperature logs and audit records.
• Develop emergency response procedures, such as food recall plans, and ensure certification compliance.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science or a related field.
• 3–5 years of QHSE or quality‑control experience in catering or food‑production environments.
• Relevant food‑safety certifications (HACCP, ISO 22000) recognized in Saudi Arabia.
• Strong communication skills in Arabic and English.

Required skills

• HACCP implementation
• ISO 22000 and ISO 9001 standards
• Food safety auditing
• Risk assessment and hazard control
• Incident and non‑conformance investigation
• Calibration of thermometers and food testing equipment
• Pest‑control management