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Food Safety Officer vacancy at UAE location for a Frozen Meat processing company with the following:
Job Responsibilities
- Food Safety Management:
- Develop, maintain, and continuously improve food safety protocols for the storage and handling of frozen meat products.
- Ensure strict compliance with HACCP principles, ISO standards, and Dubai Municipality regulations.
- Monitor and manage Critical Control Points (CCPs) to reduce risks of contamination.
- Halal & Non-Halal Compliance:
- Oversee proper segregation and storage of halal and non-halal meat to meet regulatory and religious requirements.
- Assist with the renewal of non-halal permits and ensure valid certifications for all stored products.
- Audits & Inspections:
- Coordinate and manage supplier, customer, and internal audits to ensure compliance with all food safety requirements.
- Conduct regular visits to external warehouses to verify adherence to safety standards.
- Maintain up-to-date records for audits and inspection reports.
- Training & Staff Compliance:
- Organize Basic Food Hygiene (BFH) and internal food safety training sessions for warehouse staff.
- Work with the PRO to arrange health cards for all employees as per Dubai Municipality requirements.
- Documentation & Reporting:
- Maintain accurate food safety documentation, including supplier evaluation forms, certificates (HALAL, COO, COA), and CCP records.
- Manage and update the Dubai Municipality (DM) portal on a daily basis.
- Prepare corrective action reports (CARs) for customer complaints and non-conformities (NCRs).
- Conduct mock traceability tests and product recall drills to ensure readiness for emergencies.
- Product Quality Assurance:
- Perform random sampling and product checks to monitor quality during storage and handling.
- Ensure that all supplier-approved documentation is properly collected and verified for local purchases.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field.
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a food safety or quality assurance role within the meat or frozen food industry.
- In-depth understanding of HACCP, FSMS, ISO 22000, and Dubai Food Code regulations.
- Knowledge of halal and non-halal meat storage practices.
- Strong organizational skills to maintain detailed records and ensure compliance.
- Excellent communication skills to liaise with auditors, suppliers, and regulatory bodies.