Food Safety & Assurance Officer

Our client is seeking a highly motivated Food Safety & Assurance Officer to ensure the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.

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.
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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