Food & Hygiene Safety Officer

  • Full-Time
  • On-Site

Job Description:

We Are Hiring – Food Hygiene & Safety Officer

Ultimate HR Solutions (UHRS) is hiring a Food Hygiene & Safety Officer for a leading organization in the UAE.

With over 25 years of experience in the HR industry, UHRS connects talented professionals with excellent career opportunities across leading organizations.

Job Purpose

To ensure high standards of food hygiene and safety across food and beverage operations and support compliance with required food safety regulations and standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor food hygiene and safety across food preparation, production, storage, and service.
  • Conduct regular hygiene audits and inspections and prepare reports.
  • Follow up on corrective actions and ensure issues are resolved.
  • Maintain HACCP, CCP, OPRP, and food safety records.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant food safety and regulatory requirements.
  • Monitor personal hygiene and health records of food handlers.
  • Support food safety investigations and handle related customer complaints.
  • Conduct inspections of external food outlets, suppliers, and catering operations when required.
  • Support food safety activities during events and exhibitions.
  • Coordinate with Operations, Culinary, HR, Engineering, Housekeeping, and other teams on food safety matters.

Qualifications

  • Diploma in Food Science, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or a related field.
  • Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Food Science, or Microbiology is an advantage.
  • Level 3 Food Hygiene & Safety certification required.
  • HACCP and ISO 22000 training required.
  • Level 4 Food Hygiene or HACCP Auditor certification is an advantage.

Experience

  • Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in hospitality, hotels, catering, food manufacturing, or similar environments.
  • Experience in events, exhibitions, or large-scale food & beverage operations is preferred.

Key Skills

  • Food hygiene and safety
  • HACCP knowledge
  • Auditing and inspections
  • Compliance and documentation
  • Good communication and coordination
  • Attention to detail
  • MS Office skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Flexible to work during events and at different locations

Working Environment

  • Office, kitchen, and food & beverage areas.
  • May require travel to external locations and events.
  • Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, and public holidays when required.

Why Join Through UHRS?

With 25+ years of experience in the UAE HR industry, Ultimate HR Solutions connects professionals with established organizations and exciting career opportunities.

This is a great opportunity to build your experience in food safety, hospitality, events, and large-scale F&B operations.

If you are a food safety professional looking for your next opportunity, we encourage you to apply.