Food Safety & Compliance Officer

Cezars Kitchen Sdn Bhd; Malacca City; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A food service company in Malacca is seeking a dedicated Food Safety Officer to ensure compliance with food safety standards. Responsibilities include monitoring food safety protocols, conducting inspections, and training staff. A degree in Food Safety or related field and relevant experience are required. The position offers full-time hours with benefits like meals provided and maternity leave.

Benefits

Meal provided

Maternity leave

Qualifications

• 2+ years of full-time experience in Food Safety in large-scale operations.
• Food Safety qualifications such as HACCP and Certified Food Handler.
• Preferred knowledge of ISO Audit and food safety certifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections and report findings to management.
• Monitor CCP/HACCP protocols for meal services.
• Identify gaps and provide routine training on food safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Time-management skills

Food Safety knowledge

HACCP protocols

Training abilities

Education

Degree in Food Safety Technology or Occupational Safety

Tools

ISO Audits

Food Safety certifications (HACCP, BeSS)

Job description

Cezars Kitchen is currently seeking an enthusiastic Food Safety Officer to support our team located at Batu Berendam, Melaka. The role reports directly to the Regional Safety & Compliance Manager in Malaysia and requires outstanding communication and time‑management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections and report findings/summaries to the Safety & Compliance team in the Head Office.
• Monitor CCP/HACCP protocols for each meal service, including food preparation, cleaning, storage, receiving of goods, and service lines.
• Take photographs of corrective actions and provide on‑the‑spot corrective actions to staff and the Onsite Manager.
• Enforce and uphold all relevant CK SOPs within the onsite operations.
• Be willing to learn, implement and train onsite staff simultaneously.
• Identify gaps and provide routine training on food safety for all onsite staff.
• Remind the team regularly of good hygiene practices and monitor compliance.
• Ensure employees follow all Food Safety and work‑safety practices as outlined by the client and our company.
• Provide a proactive approach toward safety by identifying and analyzing non‑conformities and developing corrective action plans in collaboration with the Onsite Manager, Operations Manager, and the client as required.
• Act as the focal point for incident management; lead, participate, and report any incidents.
• Monitor compliance of hygiene and food safety requirements from the purchase of raw materials to the service of meals.
• Check food temperature control throughout the kitchen.
• Regularly perform food safety inspections and audits.
• Actively participate in any external audits and inspections, following up and closing out all action plans.
• Strive to maintain a balance between client and company requirements and expectations.
• Participate and support any certification process such as HACCP, BeSS, ISO, etc., as required under the guidance of the Safety & Compliance Director.

Qualifications

• 2 years or more full‑time experience in Food Safety in large‑scale operations within food manufacturing, catering, or the industry sector.
• Any degree in Food Safety Technology or Occupational Safety is highly preferred.
• Food Safety qualifications such as HACCP, Food Safety and Hygiene, and Certified Food Handler.
• Preferred knowledge of ISO Audit, Halal, and KKM food safety certifications such as BeSS & Good Manufacturing Practice.

Job Type: Full‑time, Permanent

Schedule: Day shift

Benefits: Meal provided, Maternity leave