Food Safety Consultant

Sharper Consulting Services; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the United Kingdom is in search of a skilled Food Safety Consultant to protect clients' health in the food industry. Your role encompasses conducting inspections, providing guidance on best safety practices, and delivering training sessions. Candidates should have a relevant food safety qualification and experience in auditing hospitality premises. This position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to build professional client relationships.

Qualifications

• Relevant food safety and health & safety qualification.
• Experience in conducting audits in hospitality premises.
• Comfortable working independently and learning new systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and assessments for safety hazards.
• Provide guidance on food safety best practices.
• Deliver training sessions for staff education.
• Monitor compliance with food safety regulations.

Skills

Expertise in food safety

Risk management strategies

Strong communication

Ability to organize time

Education

BSc Environmental Health or Level 4 Food Safety

Tools

Food safety auditing software

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.