The Food Safety & Assurance Officer is responsible for overseeing food safety, hygiene, quality assurance, and compliance protocols across various facilities including butcheries, bakeries, delis, and storage facilities. The role ensures strict adherence to food safety standards, regulations, and cold-chain integrity.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and cold-chain audits across butcheries, bakeries, delis, and storage facilities.
Verify product integrity, traceability, labeling, temperature controls, and compliance with HACCP, ISO 22000, and food safety regulations.
Identify operational risks, investigate food safety incidents and customer complaints, and oversee corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
Monitor sanitation programs, pest control, waste management, and supplier receiving practices to minimize product losses and ensure compliance.
Engage with regulatory authorities during inspections and maintain accurate audit documentation and reporting.
Train and mentor store teams on food safety best practices, hygiene standards, and regulatory requirements while promoting a strong food safety culture.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Public Health, or a related field.
4+ years' hands-on experience in food safety management, quality assurance, hygiene inspection, or food auditing.
Proven experience in food safety auditing, quality assurance, high-volume butcheries, bakeries, delis, food manufacturing, or quick-service restaurant environments.
Sound knowledge of HACCP, ISO 22000, food safety regulations, and hygiene management systems.
Strong analytical, communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
Willingness to travel extensively across the country.
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