Senior Food Safety & Compliance Specialist

Gulf Workforce; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 134,000 - 234,000; Part time

Job summary

Gulf Workforce in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Food Safety Manager to oversee compliance across a large-scale operation. The role emphasizes strong hygiene standards, risk assessment, and the ability to influence stakeholders to promote safety practices.

Applicants should hold an Associate Degree in Food Science or related field, with additional relevant certifications preferred; English is mandatory, and Arabic is a plus for daily communications in a diverse team.

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

Food safety handling

Influence stakeholders

Promote safety practices

English proficiency

Arabic proficiency

Education

Associate Degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or a related field

Job description

Gulf Workforce in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Food Safety Manager to oversee compliance across a large-scale operation. The role emphasizes strong hygiene standards, risk assessment, and the ability to influence stakeholders to promote safety practices.

Applicants should hold an Associate Degree in Food Science or related field, with additional relevant certifications preferred; English is mandatory, and Arabic is a plus for daily communications in a diverse team.