Associate Quality Assurance – Fresh Produce & Meat

About the role

The Associate Quality Assurance professional ensures that fresh fruits, vegetables and meat supplied to Talabat stores and warehouses meet the highest standards of quality, safety and freshness. You will work across multiple sites, performing inspections and supporting corrective actions to maintain compliance with food safety regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct routine quality inspections of fresh produce and meat at stores, distribution centers and supplier locations.
• Verify product compliance with company specifications, HACCP, GMP and relevant regulatory standards.
• Assess freshness, appearance, texture, packaging condition, temperature and shelf‑life.
• Monitor handling, storage, hygiene practices and cold‑chain integrity.
• Identify and report defects, contamination risks or any quality deviations.
• Coordinate corrective and preventive actions with operations, suppliers and store teams.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, reports and quality documentation.
• Support supplier performance evaluations and quality improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Food Science, Agriculture, Food Technology, Quality Assurance or a related field.
• Experience in quality assurance, fresh produce or meat inspection is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset and good communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced operational environment and travel independently across sites.
• Valid UAE driving licence.

Required skills

• HACCP
• GMP
• Food safety standards