Specialist, Food Safety

Overview

Job Summary : The Specialist, Food Safety, plays a critical role in supporting the organization’s food safety programs and initiatives. This position is responsible for implementing and maintaining food safety systems, conducting risk analyses, and ensuring compliance with applicable food safety regulations and standards. The role involves collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to uphold the safety and quality of the organization’s food products and services.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing strategic policies and plans related to food safety and suitability.
• Ensure adherence to adopted guidelines, regulations, and standards.
• Review relevant legislation, standards, regulations, and technical circulars as needed.
• Contribute to drafting and updating legislative documents in the food safety domain.
• Participate in tasks related to risk assessment, risk management, and food risk communication.
• Assist in developing and updating blocking lists and procedural circulars to manage identified risks.
• Support the development and implementation of campaigns (field, print, audio, or visual) to combat food-related rumors.
• Respond to inquiries and promote public awareness of food safety issues.
• Review and process technical requests for registration, authorization, or certification.
• Ensure proper accreditation and updating of halal bodies and other certifying entities.
• Monitor compliance with food safety and inspection processes.
• Recommend and support the implementation of corrective actions for identified non-compliance issues.
• Coordinate with relevant authorities as required.
• Develop and participate in monitoring and evaluation plans and programs.
• Support technical reviews and contribute to relevant scientific research.
• Assist in identifying and tracing sources of risks across the food chain.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote good operational practices.
• Ensure the quality of control processes in various sections of the department.
• Assist in establishing standard operating procedures and supporting internal audits.
• Perform other tasks as required to meet organizational needs and food safety objectives.

Essential Education

Bachelor's degree in food science, public health, veterinary medicine, or any related discipline

Essential Experience

Min 6 years of experience in food safety

Available Addendums

Food Registration

Food Risk Communication

Risk Management

Standard and Technical Regulations

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