Food Safety Specialist

Location: Calicut, Kerala
Industry: Food Safety | Food Technology | Training & Consulting

Job Responsibilities

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Food Safety, providing technical guidance on food safety systems, regulatory compliance, and best practices.
• Develop, review, and deliver food safety training programs, workshops, and presentations for food industry professionals, students, and internal teams.
• Conduct classroom, virtual, and on-site training sessions on topics such as HACCP, GMP, GHP, ISO 22000, FSSAI regulations, hygiene practices, and food contamination control.
• Prepare training materials, presentations, manuals, SOPs, and assessment tools in line with industry and regulatory standards.

• Support organizations in implementing and maintaining Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS).
• Perform food safety audits, gap assessments, and compliance evaluations as required.
• Provide expert advice on food hygiene, sanitation, allergen management, and risk assessment.
• Stay updated with the latest food safety regulations, standards, and industry trends, and integrate them into training content.

• Coordinate with clients, institutions, and internal stakeholders to ensure effective knowledge transfer.
• Participate in seminars, webinars, and conferences as a food safety presenter or trainer.
• Assist in content creation for food safety articles, training modules, and technical documentation.
• Maintain accurate training records, reports, and feedback documentation.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or a related life sciences field.
• Proven experience as a Food Safety Professional, Trainer, or Subject Matter Specialist.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, GHP, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, FSSAI regulations, and food safety standards.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex food safety concepts clearly and effectively.

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• Strong presentation and public speaking skills, with confidence in delivering training sessions to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated training and facilitation skills, both in-person and online.
• Ability to develop engaging PowerPoint presentations, training content, and learning materials.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills related to food safety and compliance.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple training programs and projects.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools and online training platforms.
• Willingness to travel locally for training and audit assignments, if required.
• Professional certification in HACCP, ISO 22000, or Food Safety Training will be an added advantage.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Passionate about food safety education and knowledge sharing.
• Confident trainer with a learner-focused approach.

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