Food Safety Consultant

Sharper Consulting Services; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Food Safety Consultant to ensure the health and safety of clients in the food industry. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, providing guidance on best practices, delivering training, and performing risk assessments. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant food safety qualification and experience in hospitality audits. This role requires excellent time management and the ability to build client relationships. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovative safety solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting food safety and health safety audits in the hospitality sector.
• Ability to work independently while managing time effectively.
• Experience with relevant software for audits and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough inspections and assessments for safety hazards.
• Provide expert guidance on food safety practices.
• Deliver training sessions on safety protocols.
• Monitor and evaluate compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Food safety expertise

Health and safety knowledge

Training and educating staff

Risk assessment skills

Time management

Education

BSc in Environmental Health

Level 4 Food Safety

Job description

As a Food Safety Consultant, youll play a pivotal role in safeguarding the health and welfare of our clients in the food industry. Your responsibilities will include:

Conducting thorough inspections and assessments to identify potential safety hazards. Providing expert guidance and support to clients on implementing best practices in food safety and hygiene. Delivering comprehensive training sessions and workshops to educate staff on safety protocols and regulations. Collaborating with our dynamic team to develop innovative solutions and strategies for risk management. Monitoring and evaluating compliance with regulatory standards, ensuring adherence to legal requirements.

Youll attend calibration sessions either virtually or in person for all new clients in order to obtain a detailed understanding of service delivery requirements. You will also carry out food hygiene and health & safety inspections and record audits at clients premises using designated software, as well as producing reports.

You will provide advice and consultancy information for clients and carry out risk assessments for them (occupational, manual handling, personal protective equipment).

You will hold a relevant food safety and health & safety qualification usually a BSc Environmental Health or a minimum level 4 Food Safety plus relevant industry experience. You will have experience of conducting food safety and health and safety audits of hospitality premises with a focus on hotels, restaurants, pubs and bars. You will be able to organise your own time, comfortable working on your own and able to quickly learn new systems and software. You will be able to provide a constructive approach with clients and forge a professional relationship.