Food Safety Officer

Varnom Ross; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Council in Devon is seeking an experienced Food Safety Officer to support the Food Safety Team with inspection work across a range of local food businesses, ensuring compliance with the Food Law Code of Practice.

You will carry out Food Hygiene inspections A–E, deliver interventions, provide guidance to operators, complete inspection reports, and maintain accurate records, whilst supporting the wider team.

Qualifications

• Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner (CEnvH/ CIEH) or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Fully authorised and competent to undertake A–E Food Hygiene inspections.
• Previous Local Authority Food Safety experience.
• Strong knowledge of current Food Safety legislation and the Food Law Code of Practice.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out Food Hygiene inspections across Categories A–E.
• Delivering food safety interventions in line with the Food Law Code of Practice.
• Providing advice and guidance to food business operators.
• Completing inspection reports and maintaining accurate records.
• Supporting the wider Food and Safety team where required.

Job description

A Council in Devon with a lovely rep that sits along the beautiful South West coast is looking to bring in an experienced Food Safety Officer to support the Food Safety Team with Inspection work across a range of different local Food Businesses.

The Role

• Carrying out Food Hygiene inspections across Categories A–E.
• Delivering food safety interventions in line with the Food Law Code of Practice.
• Providing advice and guidance to food business operators.
• Completing inspection reports and maintaining accurate records.
• Supporting the wider Food and Safety team where required.

Essential Requirements

• Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner (CEnvH/ CIEH) or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Fully authorised and competent to undertake A–E Food Hygiene inspections.
• Previous Local Authority Food Safety experience.
• Strong knowledge of current Food Safety legislation and the Food Law Code of Practice.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

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Contact number: 07756634371