Food Safety & Hygiene Specialist

Client of Gulf Workforce; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Gulf Workforce is seeking a Food Safety Specialist in Abu Dhabi to lead food safety management within a large-scale enterprise. The role requires strong expertise in hygiene standards and the ability to promote safety practices across diverse teams, with English as a mandatory language and Arabic as a plus.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of progressive experience, an associate degree in a related field, and relevant food safety certifications.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive experience in food safety management within a large-scale enterprise.
• Strong expertise in food safety handling and hygiene standards.
• Associate Degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or a related field.
• Additional food safety certifications are highly preferred.
• Experience in risk assessment methodologies.
• Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Ability to promote food safety practices across diverse teams.
• Full professional proficiency in English is mandatory.
• Arabic language proficiency is an advantage.

Skills

Food safety management

Stakeholder influence

English language proficiency

Education

Associate Degree in Food Science/Nutrition/related field

Tools

Food safety certifications

Job description

Client of Gulf Workforce is seeking a Food Safety Specialist in Abu Dhabi to lead food safety management within a large-scale enterprise. The role requires strong expertise in hygiene standards and the ability to promote safety practices across diverse teams, with English as a mandatory language and Arabic as a plus.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of progressive experience, an associate degree in a related field, and relevant food safety certifications.