Food Safety Officer (Emirati)

Job title: Food Safety OfficerSector/entity: Environment, Health and Safety Establishment

Department: Food Safety DepartmentSection: Food Inspection Section – Ports Control SectionGrade: 10Role SummaryInspect small food businesses and imported and exported food items at the emirate's entry points and free zones.

Record findings and check compliance with applicable food-safety requirements.DutiesPlan inspections using business locations and previous inspection results.Inspect small food establishments before and during operation, including food, test results, suspected adulteration, and food transport.Check the health and hygiene of food handlers and their compliance with approved requirements.Review required documents, such as food-safety certificates, temperature records, staff health cards, and pest-control contracts.Enter establishment information and inspection reports in the electronic system.Register and classify packaged food products handled by assigned establishments.Visually inspect imported food items, including labels and the physical condition of products.Select food items for laboratory testing based on risk-assessment procedures and prepare sampling forms.Detain imported food shipments that are prohibited or appear unfit on visual inspection.Record violations and fines in the electronic system.Investigate complaints about assigned establishments and refer them to the supervisor as needed.Prepare daily reports on completed inspections, obstacles, and proposed solutions.Perform assigned duties in line with information-security and confidentiality policies.Carry out other related duties as directed.RequirementsBachelor's degree in Food Safety, Food Science, Food Processing, Public Health, or Environmental HealthExperience: 1-3 yearsBasic knowledge of food-safety laws, food standards and quality requirements, HACCP/ISO 22000, and food-safety risk assessment.Field-based work; the role involves more than 60% field work.No supervisory responsibilities.