Food Safety Officer

applydubaijob.com; Dubai; On-site; AED 73,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Med Retail in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, seeks a qualified Food Safety Officer to ensure food safety compliance across operations. The role focuses on regulatory adherence, HACCP quality control, and ISO 22000 standards, with responsibilities spanning inspections, documentation, and audit support.

The candidate will coordinate corrective actions, promote best practices, and work flexible hours to cover peak production or service periods.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in Food Safety or Quality Assurance within F&B, hospitality, catering, or food manufacturing.
• HACCP Level 3/4 Certification mandatory.
• ISO 22000 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with UAE food safety regulations and municipality requirements.
• Monitor production processes to maintain HACCP and quality standards.
• Conduct food safety inspections and identify areas for improvement.
• Support food safety audits and ensure compliance with ISO 22000 standards.
• Maintain accurate food safety records and documentation.
• Coordinate corrective and preventive actions to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Promote food safety awareness and best practices across operations.

Education

HACCP Level 3/4 Certification

ISO 22000 Standards

Job description

Job Title: Food Safety Officer

Company: Al Med Retail

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Employment Type: Full Time

Salary: AED 6,500 – AED 9,500 per month (as estimated in source posting)

Candidate Prerequisites: HACCP Level 3/4 Certification | ISO 22000 Standards | 2–5 Years F&B Quality Assurance | Food Safety Audits & Compliance

Al Med Retail is seeking a qualified Food Safety Officer to join its team in the UAE. This role suits professionals passionate about maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance across food operations.

The successful candidate will ensure that food products, production processes, and facilities comply with UAE food safety regulations, Dubai and Abu Dhabi Municipality requirements, HACCP standards, and internationally recognized quality management systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with UAE food safety regulations and municipality requirements.
• Monitor food production processes to maintain HACCP and quality standards.
• Conduct food safety inspections and identify areas for improvement.
• Support food safety audits and ensure compliance with ISO 22000 standards.
• Maintain accurate food safety records and documentation.
• Coordinate corrective and preventive actions to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Promote food safety awareness and best practices across operations.

Requirements & Qualifications

Education & Experience

2–5 years of experience in Food Safety or Quality Assurance within the F&B, hospitality, catering, or food manufacturing industry; HACCP Level 3/4 Certification mandatory.

Technical Proficiency

ISO 22000 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor certification preferred; Dubai or Abu Dhabi Municipality Food Safety Training Certificate or equivalent preferred.

Core Competencies

Good communication skills in English (Arabic, Hindi, or Urdu an advantage); valid UAE Driving License preferred for multi-site inspections; willingness to work flexible hours during peak production or service periods.