Standards & Specification Assistant

Role Overview

Standards & Specification Assistant at Emirates Flight Catering. The role provides essential support in the development, documentation, and maintenance of culinary standards and specifications, involving data collection and analysis, report preparation, and adherence to guidelines through close collaboration with senior team members.

Role Purpose

Support the implementation and maintenance of culinary standards and specifications through accurate data management, inventory coordination, master data maintenance, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure efficient production operations and consistent food quality.

Key Responsibilities

Data Management & Reporting

• Oversee and validate the gathering of accurate ERP process data across the team, ensuring integration into workflows and the generation of comprehensive reports.
• Generate and distribute forecast data to all internal stakeholders using available forecasting tools, ensuring timely and accurate information is provided to support effective decision-making.

Production Planning & Inventory

• Calculate daily meal quantities and raw material requirements for production, correlating these figures with forecasts using ERP, to ensure optimal inventory levels, minimize waste, and meet production demands efficiently.
• Oversee the maintenance of inventory levels by managing requisitions for materials and supplies and address any discrepancies or shortages to support seamless production operations.
• Oversee the distribution of production schedules and work orders to relevant sections, ensuring workflow is streamlined and task execution is optimized.

Standards & Specifications

• Reverify the accuracy of recipes validated by team members, ensuring that all ingredients and instructions are correct and consistent with established standards, to maintain high quality and reliability in food production.
• Monitor and maintain master data such as item codes, bill of materials, product specifications, and Flight Catering Solutions (FCS) Master data based on Production Chef's input to ensure adherence to established standards and specifications for food products.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with Master Data, Planning, Forecasting, and Specification teams to provide relevant information, ensuring seamless and up-to-date operations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar position.
• Experience with food photography is an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Exceptional planning and organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and manage time efficiently.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain relationships with internal stakeholders.