Dubai Food Safety Authority (Dubai Municipality) is hiring a Food Safety Officer for Dubai City, UAE with the following :
Job Responsibilities
1. Pre-preparation of inspections of small food establishments and activity by determining their geographical locations and the results of previous inspection reports to provide all data and information about those establishments.
2- Implementation of food safety examination programs for small-sized food establishments and activities subject to the control of the Division before the exercise of their food activity, including the control and inspection of permanent food establishments to inspect the food handled therein, its inspection results, means of transportation, adulterated food, and others
3- Implement inspection programs to inspect the means of food transport used by food establishments and workers in those small food establishments to ensure their safety and freedom from diseases, as well as to verify compliance with approved regulations, policies and specifications.
4- Receive the necessary documents to carry out inspections of small-scale food establishments, including decorative schemes, pest control contracts, public health programs, food safety policy certificates, thermal preservation records for food, workers’ health cards, fat trap records, and other documents specified for inspection.
5- Registration of all types of packaged food products traded in small-sized food establishments in charge of inspection in the Emirate of Dubai within the food registration, classification and evaluation program, in accordance with the work mechanism followed and the rules and regulations issued in this regard.
Qualifications – Food Safety Officer
- Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Environmental Health, or a related field.
- Open to fresh graduates. Previous experience in food safety or a related field is not required but will be considered a plus.
- Knowledge in Food Safety: Basic understanding of food safety principles, practices, and regulations.
- Attention to Detail: Ability to notice and rectify any issues related to food safety and hygiene.
- Analytical Skills: Proficient in identifying hazards and risks in food production and handling processes.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Proficiency in Arabic will be an added advantage.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Capability to address and solve food safety issues efficiently.
- Technical Skills: Familiarity with food safety management systems (e.g., HACCP, ISO 22000).
- Team Player: Ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with other departments to ensure food safety standards are maintained.
- Adaptability: Willingness to learn and adapt to new food safety technologies and regulations.
- Integrity: Strong ethical standards and honesty in all work-related matters.
- Proactiveness: Initiative to stay updated with the latest food safety trends and practices.
- Commitment: Dedicated to maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
- Nationality: Must be a UAE national.
- Residency: Must be currently residing in the UAE.
