Environmental Health Officer - Food

Oyster Partnership; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in Kent is seeking an Environmental Health Officer to assist with food hygiene inspections and other functions. This role requires a BSc in Environmental Health and experience in food safety legislation. The position offers a contract starting in September/October, with flexible hours for inspections. Ideal for those looking to make a difference in public health within the community.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB) is necessary.
• Experience related to Food Safety and Health and Safety legislation.
• Previous Local Authority knowledge and expertise.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Environmental Health team with food hygiene inspections.
• Conduct new food registrations and statutory inspections.
• Complete 8-10 inspections per week as required.

Skills

Food Safety regulations

Health and Safety legislation

Infectious disease control

Education

BSc (Hons) Environmental Health

Higher Certificate in Food Control

Job description

A local authority in Kent are looking for an Environmental Health Officer/Food Safety Officer to assist the Environmental Health team with food hygiene inspections in the district alongside other statutory functions undertaken by the Food & Safety Team.

The Role Details

• September/October start date
• 6 months contract
• Hourly/PPI rates
• Minimum 20-24 hours or 8-10 inspections per week
• New food registrations, CAT D and CAT E inspections

What Is Required?

• BSc (Hons) Environmental Health or Higher Certificate in Food Control (or equivalent)
• Registration with the Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB)
• Previous Local Authority knowledge, experience and expertise in relation to Food Safety, Health and Safety and infectious disease control legislation and best practice.

If you think this could be your next Environmental Health role please click "Apply" or if you wish to know more, my details are447445623370and [e-mail].

We would like to attract talent from all corners of the Environmental Health world for this role. Our commitment is to an equitable recruitment process so feel free to apply in any way that suits you, via WhatsApp, video message, CV, the more creative the better.