Food Safety and Hygiene Officer

Key Responsibilities
Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with HACCP, ISO 22000, local municipality regulations, and company food safety standards.

Audits & Inspections

• Conduct internal food safety audits and hygiene inspections.
• Identify non-conformities and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Prepare audit reports and follow up on action closures.
• Support external inspections by regulatory authorities and clients.

Hygiene & Sanitation

• Monitor personal hygiene practices of food handlers.
• Ensure cleaning schedules and sanitation procedures are properly followed.
• Verify pest control activities and maintain related records.
• Ensure proper waste management and disposal practices.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain food safety records, checklists, logs, and compliance documentation.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly hygiene reports.
• Ensure all food safety documentation is updated and audit-ready.

Training & Awareness

• Conduct food safety and hygiene training sessions for staff.
• Promote awareness on safe food handling and hygiene practices.
• Support onboarding orientation related to food safety standards.

Incident Management

• Investigate food safety incidents, complaints, and contamination risks.
• Assist in implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Escalate critical food safety concerns to management immediately.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Food Science, Microbiology, Hospitality, Nutrition, or related field.
• HACCP Certification is mandatory.
• ISO 22000 / Food Safety Management certification preferred.
• Level 3 Food Safety certification is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 4–5 years of experience in food safety and hygiene operations.
• Experience in catering, hospitality, healthcare, industrial catering, or large-scale food production environments preferred.
• GCC experience is an advantage.
• Conduct routine inspections of kitchens, stores, dining areas, and food preparation zones.
• Monitor food handling, cooking, cooling, storage, and transportation processes.
• Ensure proper temperature monitoring and documentation for food items and equipment.
• Verify cleanliness and sanitation standards are consistently maintained.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• Joining Availability

License/Certification:

• HACCP Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person