Hiring a Food Safety Officer in Abu Dhabi for a dynamic organisation committed to maintaining the highest food safety and HSE standards across food establishments and workplace environments.
This is an excellent opportunity for freshers and junior-level candidates who are looking to build a career in the food industry, food inspection, HACCP compliance, hygiene monitoring, and food quality assurance in the UAE.
The ideal candidate will support food safety inspections, monitor hygiene practices, identify food safety hazards, and ensure compliance with local food safety regulations and HSE requirements
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct regular inspections of food establishments, kitchens, cafeterias, restaurants, catering units, and food handling areas to ensure compliance with food safety regulations and hygiene standards.
- Monitor food handling practices, sanitation procedures, cleaning schedules, and operational hygiene across all workplace areas.
- Educate food establishment operators, kitchen staff, and food handlers on proper food safety procedures, hygiene standards, and safe food handling practices.
- Ensure all employees maintain a high standard of personal hygiene, including correct use of uniforms, gloves, hairnets, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Identify food safety hazards, contamination risks, and non-conformities, and implement preventive and corrective actions.
- Investigate food safety complaints, food contamination incidents, and reports of foodborne illnesses.
- Support the implementation and monitoring of HACCP, GMP, and food hygiene programs.
- Maintain accurate inspection reports, audit records, incident logs, and food safety documentation.
- Ensure compliance with HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) requirements and company food safety policies.
- Report areas of concern and operational risks to the Operations Supervisor and assist in resolving issues effectively and promptly.
- Monitor pest control, waste management, temperature control, food storage, and sanitation procedures.
- Assist in enforcing food safety regulations by identifying violations and supporting corrective action procedures.
- Conduct routine workplace inspections to maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, and safety.
- Promote a strong food safety culture within the organization and ensure continuous compliance with UAE food safety regulations.
Job Qualifications
- Basic knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices
- Understanding of HACCP, GMP, and sanitation standards
- Good communication and reporting skills
- Attention to detail and inspection abilities
- Ability to identify food safety risks and hazards
- Teamwork and coordination skills
- Problem-solving and observation skills
- Ability to work in fast-paced food environments
Food Safety Officer – Qualifications
- High School Certificate or equivalent qualification
- 0–2 years of experience in food safety, hygiene inspection, catering, hospitality, restaurant operations, or food production.
- Freshers with food safety knowledge are encouraged to apply
- Food safety certification or HACCP training will be an added advantage
- Good English speaking and writing skills
- Opportunity to grow in the food safety and hygiene sector
- Exposure to UAE food safety regulations and inspection procedures
- Professional working environment
- Career development opportunities in food quality and HSE
- Hands-on experience in food inspection and compliance monitoring
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