Food Safety Officer – Dubai

A leading food safety and health consultancy in Dubai is looking for a Food Safety Officer for Dubai, UAE. This role is ideal for professionals who are passionate about food safety, regulatory compliance, hygiene management, and helping businesses achieve the highest standards of food quality and safety.

As a Food Safety Consultant, you will work closely with restaurants, food manufacturers, catering companies, hotels, supermarkets, warehouses, and other food businesses to ensure compliance with Dubai Municipality regulations, HACCP principles, and international food safety standards.

This opportunity offers excellent career growth, continuous professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the UAE food industry.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct food safety inspections and hygiene audits at client facilities.
• Ensure compliance with Dubai Municipality food safety regulations.
• Implement and maintain HACCP-based food safety management systems.
• Perform risk assessments and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct internal food safety audits and prepare detailed audit reports.
• Train food handlers on food hygiene, sanitation, personal hygiene, allergen management, and food safety best practices.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and food safety documentation.

• Assist clients during Dubai Municipality inspections and regulatory audits.
• Monitor food handling, storage, cooking, cooling, transportation, and cleaning practices.
• Verify sanitation and cleaning procedures across food establishments.
• Investigate food safety incidents, customer complaints, and non-conformities.
• Ensure temperature monitoring and calibration of food safety equipment.
• Support implementation of ISO 22000, HACCP, GMP, and prerequisite programs.
• Prepare compliance reports and maintain accurate food safety records.
• Advise clients on improving food safety culture and operational compliance.

Job Qualifications

Candidates should possess:

• Dubai Municipality approved Basic Food Hygiene certification.
• Dubai Municipality approved PIC (Person In Charge) certification.
• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in:
  • Food Technology
  • Food Science
  • Microbiology
  • Biotechnology
  • Nutrition
  • Environmental Health
  • Public Health
  • Hospitality Management or related discipline

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• Good understanding of HACCP principles and food safety regulations.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to conduct inspections independently.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Customer-focused attitude with strong interpersonal skills.

Food Safety Officer – Qualifications

• Valid UAE Driving Licence.
• Previous experience in food safety consulting or food industry quality assurance.
• Knowledge of ISO 22000, GMP, GHP, and food hygiene standards.
• Experience working with restaurants, catering companies, food manufacturing facilities, or retail food businesses.
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates holding a valid UAE family sponsorship visa may have an advantage, depending on employer requirements.

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Skills

• Food Safety Management
• HACCP Implementation
• Dubai Municipality Food Code
• Food Hygiene Audits
• Regulatory Compliance
• Quality Assurance
• Food Inspection
• Internal Auditing
• Risk Assessment
• Corrective Action Management
• Documentation Control
• Food Safety Training
• Communication Skills
• Report Preparation
• Time Management
• Client Relationship Management

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