A Catering and Culinary Services company in Saudi Arabia is looking for a Food Safety Specialist with the following:
Responsibilities
1. Conducting Inspections
- Inspecting catering services, grocery stores, catering companies, and other food service facilities to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Inspect food processing facilities for adherence to safety regulations regarding storage, preparation, and handling procedures.
2. Sample Collection and Testing – Food Safety Specialist
- Collect samples for testing, using lab equipment such as microscopes and chemical analyzers.
- Test foods for contamination using methods such as culturing bacterial samples in Petri dishes to identify organisms by their physical characteristics.
3. Facility and Equipment Inspection
- Inspect kitchens and mess halls for cleanliness and adherence to health codes.
- Perform routine checks of items such as expiration dates on perishables, refrigeration temperatures, and cleanliness of floors, walls, and equipment.
4. Documentation and Compliance
- Review records of incoming shipments of food products to ensure they meet legal requirements.
- Issue notices of violations to facility managers or owners regarding breaches of safety rules or regulations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related scientific field
- Education in Occupational Health and Safety
- Keen attention to detail
- HACCP Certified for Food Safety Specialist.
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