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Food Technologist/ Safety | Retail | Marks & Spencer | UAE

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Food Technologist/ Safety | Retail | Marks & Spencer | UAE

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United A”rab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

Job Purpose: The Food Technologist is responsible for ensuring that all food products, facilities, and processes comply with Marks & Spencer (M&S) standards as well as quality checks and review for the food products. The role focuses on food safety governance, compliance, and continuous improvement

What you will do:

Description of Accountability:

  • Take ownership of driving KPI improvements as reported in quarterly governance reviews (KPIs include but are not limited to complaints, store and depot audit results, and product testing results).
  • Drive labelling compliance across the market in line with M&S and local regulations.
  • Conduct horizon scanning to monitor and evaluate changes in food safety regulations impacting local manufacturing and ensure timely adaptation.
  • Own and maintain food safety compliance across hospitality operations, including Product Process Guidelines (PPGs), cleaning procedures, and allergen management.
  • Ensure local facilities meet both M&S and local food safety requirements in consultation with Technical Services Leads (TSL) and Food Technologists.
  • Oversee operational processes to guarantee compliance with all in-country food safety regulations

Required Skills to be successful:

  • Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
  • Proactive in identifying risks and implementing corrective actions.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Collaborative mindset with strong cross-functional working skills.

What equips you for the role:

  • Degree/Diploma in Food Technology, Food Science, Microbiology, or related field.
  • Minimum 4-5 years of experience in food safety, quality assurance, or compliance within retail, hospitality, or FMCG.
  • Strong knowledge of local food safety regulations and international best practices.
  • Experience in audits, compliance management, and regulatory liaison.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to influence and build relationships across multiple stakeholders.

We’re here to provide excellent service but a little help from you can ensure a five-star candidate experience from start to finish.

Before you click “apply”: Please read the job description carefully to ensure you can confidently demonstrate why this opportunity is right for you and take the time to put together a well-crafted and personalised CV to further boost your visibility. Our global Talent Acquisition team members are all assigned to specific businesses to ensure that we make the best matches between talent and opportunities. We not only consider the requisite compatibility of skills and behaviours, but also how candidates align with our Values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence.

As part of our candidate experience promise, we also want to make ourselves available to you throughout the application process. We make every effort to review and respond to every application.

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