Food Safety Officer

Essential Employment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is seeking a Food Safety Officer in Kingston to conduct food hygiene inspections and provide detailed reports. This is a full-time temporary role requiring relevant certifications and experience in food safety. The ideal candidate will work independently and manage a workload effectively.

Qualifications

• Qualified as a Food Safety Officer with relevant certifications.
• Experience in independently conducting food hygiene inspections.

Responsibilities

• Carry out food hygiene and standards inspections.
• Provide detailed inspection reports and advice.
• Submit inspection paperwork within 48 hours.

Skills

Food safety inspections

Independence

Education

Higher Certificate in Food Control (HCFC)

Advanced Professional Certificate in Food Hygiene and Standards Control (APC-Food)

Job description

Overview

Food Safety Officer needed in Kingston Paying £19.70 per hr ref 1610183

Full time hours on a temporarybasis

We are seeking a fully qualified and food-competent Environmental Health Officer to cover the duties of a team member currently on long-term sick leave. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting 120–150 food hygiene and standards inspections across low to high-risk premises over a 3-month period.

Responsibilities

• Independently carry out food hygiene and standards inspections.
• Provide detailed inspection reports including legal requirements, best practice advice, and Food Hygiene Rating Scheme scores.
• Submit inspection paperwork within 48 hours.
• Conduct revisits where necessary and escalate serious issues to the Lead Officer.

Ideal Requirements

• Hold either the Higher Certificate in Food Control (HCFC) or the Advanced Professional Certificate in Food Hygiene and Standards Control (APC-Food).
• Demonstrated experience in food safety inspections.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.

How to apply

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to [e-mail] quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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