Food Safety Officer – Health and Fitness Industry

Food Safety Officer – Health and Fitness Industry – Vacancy for a qualified and detail-oriented Food Safety Officer in Dubai, UAE to join a growing organisation within the health and fitness industry. This role is responsible for ensuring full compliance with food safety regulations, hygiene standards, and quality management systems across all food handling and preparation activities. The ideal candidate will play a key role in safeguarding public health by monitoring food safety practices, conducting inspections, and driving continuous improvement in food hygiene and regulatory compliance.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure all food products and beverages meet UAE food safety laws, municipal regulations, and public health standards.
• Monitor and control food handling, preparation, storage, and distribution processes to prevent contamination and foodborne hazards.
• Conduct routine and surprise food safety inspections of kitchens, cafeterias, health clubs, fitness centers, and food service areas.
• Identify non-conformities and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) in line with HACCP principles.
• Collect food, water, and environmental samples for laboratory testing and review microbiological and chemical analysis reports.
• Enforce food safety legislation, hygiene codes, and internal quality procedures.
• Educate, train, and guide food handlers and service staff on proper food hygiene, personal hygiene, and sanitation practices.
• Maintain accurate food safety records, inspection reports, and compliance documentation.
• Support audits, regulatory inspections, and internal reviews related to HACCP, food hygiene, and health regulations.
• Promote a strong food safety culture within the organization through continuous monitoring and improvement initiatives.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Microbiology, Nutrition, Public Health, or a related discipline.
• 2–4 years of hands-on experience inspecting food businesses, preferably within the health, fitness, hospitality, or wellness industry.
• Mandatory HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) Certification.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, hygiene standards, and inspection procedures in the UAE.
• Excellent attention to detail, reporting skills, and the ability to enforce compliance effectively.
• Willingness to relocate to Dubai.