Food Safety Officer - UAE National

Independent Food Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality firm in Dubai is looking for an experienced Food Safety Officer (UAE National) to ensure food safety compliance and maintain sanitation standards. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, providing training, and implementing corrective actions to uphold food quality. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in regulations like HACCP and will work closely with teams to improve food safety practices, ensuring a safe environment for all operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in food safety compliance and inspections.
• Knowledge of HACCP and local regulations.
• Strong communication and training skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular food safety inspections and compliance checks.
• Ensure adherence to food safety regulations.
• Train staff on food safety and hygiene.

Skills

Food safety protocols

Regulatory compliance

Training and education

Inspection skills

Corrective actions implementation

Job description

Driven to create unique home-grown food concepts that bring people together, the Independent Food Company is a UAE/KSA-based hospitality company with multiple concepts under its umbrella – SALT, Parker’s, Somewhere, Shalwa, Kumo and Public.

We are currently seeking to hire an experienced Food Safety Officer (UAE National) to ensure compliance with food safety regulations, maintain a clean and sanitary environment, and guarantee the quality of our food products. The ideal candidate will assist in implementing and enforcing food safety protocols, conduct inspections, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Food Safety Inspections: Conduct regular inspections of facilities, equipment, and processes to identify potential food safety hazards.
• 2. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant food safety regulations (e.g., HACCP & Dubai Municipality food code)
• 3. Training and Education: Provide training on food safety practices to employees
• 4. Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of inspections, testing, and corrective actions.
• 5. Corrective Actions Investigate and address food safety incidents, implementing corrective actions.
• 6. Continuous Improvement: Recommend improvements to food safety processes and procedures.