Food Safety & Quality Officer

A reputable organization invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for the position of Food Safety & Quality Officer. The successful candidate will support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Company’s Food Safety and Quality Management System, while promoting a strong food safety culture and ensuring compliance with established standards and regulatory requirements. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Quality Manager in implementing and maintaining the Food Safety & Quality Management System.
• Assist in driving and strengthening the Company’s food safety culture.
• Conduct food safety and allergen awareness training for new hires and general staff.
• Support allergen management activities and monitoring.
• Collect samples (meals, water, ice) and swabs of food contact surfaces and dispatch for testing in accordance with the microbiological schedule and accredited laboratory requirements.
• Conduct chemical tests such as residual chlorine, total chlorine, hardness, etc.
• Calibrate equipment (thermometers, scales, etc.) in accordance with established schedules.
• Perform daily inspections of food storage areas, production facilities and sanitation areas, identify deviations, and report food safety risks.
• Conduct sanitation verification using an ATP monitoring device.
• Assist with traceability, mock recall exercises, and customer complaint investigations.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, GMPs, sanitation standards, and all food safety requirements.
• Conduct inspections for glass & brittle plastic controls, pest control and hygiene standards, and building maintenance.
• Assist with trending of food safety and quality data and reporting as necessary.
• Support internal audits, supplier audits, external audits and regulatory inspections (including MOH).
• Participate in sensory evaluation exercises.

Qualifications & Experience

• BSc in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Food Science, Chemistry, or related field 

• Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in the food industry in a similar role.

• Working knowledge of food safety standards, including HACCP.

• Strong attention to detail, quality, and cleanliness.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet production deadlines