Food Safety And Hygiene Officer

Job Summary The Food Safety and Hygiene Officer is responsible to ensure compliance with food safety regulations and standards in a food service establishment This involves developing and implementing food safety policies and procedures conducting inspections and audits and providing training to staff on proper food handling and hygiene practices Additionally Food Safety and Hygiene Officers may investigate foodborne illness outbreaks collaborate with regulatory agencies and monitor sanitation practices to maintain a safe and hygienic environment for food preparation and service Their primary goal is to prevent foodborne illnesses and ensure the safety and quality of food products served to customers Job Responsibilities 1 Perform audit inspection and verification activities to ensure food businesses are complying with all facets of the Food and Safety regulationsProvide accurate and appropriate information advice as well as recommendationsMaintain a good knowledge and understanding of food safety principles food technology food microbiology food legislation food industry issues and trends Provide support in fulfilling relevant authority objectives in accordance with the relevant work plan and ensure effective and efficient food safety services are provided Gather and disseminate operational information and data as required informing operational objectives Provision of quality technical information and advice on compliance issues Fulfill Authority objectives by undertaking functions and activities in an effective and efficient manner in accordance with policies and procedures Conduct investigations and initiate appropriate enforcement actions to a high service level in a timely fashion to comply with Food Authority policies and procedures