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Airmines Catering Company based ion Dubai, UAE is looking for a Food Safety Specialist with the following:
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct routine spot checks, hygiene inspections, and risk-based assessments across production areas, storage facilities, and service zones to ensure compliance with HACCP, FSSC 22000, and airline-specific standards.
- Prepare detailed shift and inspection reports, highlighting non-conformances, trends, and corrective actions taken to maintain food safety integrity.
- Monitor critical control points (CCPs), operational prerequisite programs (OPRPs), and prerequisite programs (PRPs) as defined in the hazard control plan, ensuring timely verification and accurate documentation.
- Assist in preparing for external audits (airline, commercial clients, and regulatory authorities) by maintaining records, addressing non-conformities, and implementing preventive measures.
- Conduct on-site audits of local food suppliers and system-based audits of overseas suppliers to verify compliance with Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) food safety standards.
- Assess the suitability of new suppliers by reviewing production processes, hygiene standards, and product safety certifications.
- Investigate supplier-related food safety issues, recommend corrective actions, and follow up on implementation to close out non-conformances.
Laboratory & Microbiological Testing
- Perform microbiological sampling and testing of raw materials, finished products, and the production environment to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with ISO 17025 laboratory standards.
- Collaborate with the in-house laboratory team to interpret results, address deviations, and maintain accurate testing records.
- Support environmental monitoring programs to prevent contamination and improve food safety practices across facilities.
Incident Management & Investigations
- Lead investigations into critical food safety incidents, such as customer complaints, product recalls, or contamination events, ensuring timely resolution and effective root cause analysis.
- Document findings and share corrective and preventive action plans (CAPA) with relevant departments and stakeholders.
- Liaise with regulatory authorities and airline representatives to provide required reports and maintain transparency during investigations.
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Training, Guidance & Leadership
- Provide leadership and technical guidance to Food Safety Supervisors, Senior Food Safety Assistants, and Food Safety Assistants to ensure consistent implementation of policies and procedures.
- Support continuous food safety training for production teams, enhancing awareness of good hygiene practices (GHP) and food handling protocols.
- Participate in HACCP plan reviews during new product development, menu changes, or process modifications to identify potential hazards and mitigate risks.
Continuous Improvement & Reporting
- Collaborate with the Food Safety Manager to identify gaps in current processes and recommend improvements to enhance overall food safety performance.
- Prepare and present trend analysis reports based on audit results, customer complaints, microbiological data, and inspection findings to management and operational teams.
- Promote a culture of food safety awareness across all departments, ensuring alignment with EKFC policies and international best practices.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Microbiology, or a related field (mandatory).
- Level 4 Food Safety Certification or equivalent advanced training in HACCP and food safety management (preferred).
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a food safety role within catering, airline catering, large-scale food manufacturing, or a related industry.
- Proven track record of implementing and maintaining food safety management systems and working in compliance-driven environments.
- Strong knowledge of HACCP, ISO 17025, FSSC 22000, and GHP/GMP requirements, food Industry Softwares.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to draft clear reports and deliver training.
- Skilled in audit planning, investigation techniques, and CAPA implementation.
- Confident, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as lead and mentor cross-functional teams.
- Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail in identifying and resolving food safety concerns.