Associate Quality Assurance – Fresh Produce & Meat

About the role

The Associate Quality Assurance professional ensures the quality, freshness, safety and regulatory compliance of fresh fruits, vegetables and meat across Talabat’s stores, warehouses and supplier sites in Dubai. The role involves conducting inspections, reporting deviations and supporting corrective actions to maintain high food safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct routine quality inspections for fruits, vegetables and meat at stores, distribution centres and supplier locations.
• Verify product compliance with company specifications, food safety requirements and applicable regulations.
• Assess freshness, appearance, colour, texture, ripeness, packaging condition, temperature and shelf life.
• Monitor handling, storage conditions, hygiene practices and cold‑chain compliance.
• Identify defects, non‑conformities, contamination risks and report findings.
• Coordinate with operations, suppliers and store teams to implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, reports and quality documentation.
• Support investigations related to customer complaints and quality incidents.

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 preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset and good communication skills.
• Valid UAE driving licence and ability to travel independently across operational sites.

Required skills

• Knowledge of HACCP principles.
• Familiarity with GMP and food safety standards.