Food Safety Officer - UAE National

Independent Food Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Food Company in Dubai is seeking an experienced Food Safety Officer (UAE National) to ensure strict compliance with food safety regulations, maintain a clean and sanitary environment, and guarantee the quality of all food products across concepts.

You will conduct regular inspections, monitor HACCP and Dubai Municipality standards, provide practical training to staff, maintain accurate records of inspections and corrective actions, investigate incidents, and drive continuous

Qualifications

• Experience implementing HACCP and local food-safety regulations.
• Ability to train staff on food-safety practices.
• Strong record-keeping and issue-tracking skills.

Responsibilities

• Food Safety Inspections: conduct inspections of facilities, equipment, and processes to identify potential food safety hazards.
• Regulatory Compliance: ensure compliance with relevant food safety regulations (e.g., HACCP & Dubai Municipality food code).
• Training and Education: provide training on food safety practices to employees.
• Record Keeping: maintain accurate records of inspections, testing, and corrective actions.
• Corrective Actions: investigate and address food safety incidents, implementing corrective actions.
• Continuous Improvement: recommend improvements to food safety processes and procedures.

Skills

Food safety inspections

Regulatory compliance

Training and coaching

Record keeping

Incident investigation

Continuous improvement

Job description

Due to Emiratisation requirements, this role is for UAE Nationals only.

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

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