Food Safety Officer

g2 Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working hours

Supportive Environmental Health team

Job summary

The Local Authority in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Food Safety Officer to support the Environmental Health Service in delivering a high-quality food safety function across the district. You will undertake programmed food hygiene inspections, investigations and enforcement actions, delivering sound food safety advice to businesses and ensuring compliance with the Food Law Code of Practice.

This role offers flexible hybrid working, a supportive environmental health team and the

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Health or equivalent qualification.
• EHRB Registration and/or Chartered Status desirable.
• Competent to carry out category A-D inspections.

Responsibilities

• Undertake programmed food hygiene inspections within a range of establishments.
• Conduct food complaint and poisoning investigations.
• Deliver food safety advice and guidance to businesses.
• Prepare inspection reports and maintain accurate records.
• Attend court proceedings and provide witness statements.
• Ensure compliance with food safety legislation and policies.

Skills

Food inspections

Enforcement actions

Risk assessments

Witness statements

Driving licence

Education

Degree/ Diploma in Environmental Health

EHRB Registration or Chartered Status desirable

Job description

A Local Authority is seeking an experienced Food Safety Officer to support the Environmental Health Service in delivering a high-quality food safety function across the district.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out a varied caseload of food hygiene inspections, investigations and enforcement activities in accordance with current legislation and service standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake programmed food hygiene inspections within a range of food establishments.
• Conduct food complaint investigations and food poisoning investigations.
• Deliver food safety advice and guidance to businesses.
• Complete risk assessments and determine appropriate enforcement action where necessary.
• Prepare inspection reports and maintain accurate records.
• Attend court proceedings where required and provide witness statements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant food safety legislation and council policies.

Requirements

• Holds a Degree/Diploma in Environmental Health or equivalent relevant qualification.
• EHRB Registration and/or Chartered Status desirable.
• Competency to carry out Category A-D food hygiene inspections in line with the Food Law Code of Practice.
• Previous Local Authority Food Safety experience.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene legislation and enforcement practices.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

What's on Offer?

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Competitive hourly rates.
• Supportive and experienced Environmental Health team.
• Opportunity to work across a varied and interesting caseload.