Senior Food Safety Officer (Emirati)

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

Department: Food Safety DepartmentGrade: 11Role SummaryInspect large food businesses and food shipments, record findings, and ensure compliance with food-safety standards.DutiesPlan inspections of large food businesses using location details and previous inspection results.Inspect food establishments, food handling and transport, staff hygiene, and compliance with food-safety rules.Review required documents and records, such as pest-control contracts, food-safety certificates, temperature logs, and staff health cards.Enter establishment details and inspection findings into the relevant electronic systems.Register and classify packaged food products handled by assigned establishments.Inspect imported and exported food shipments at ports and free zones.Follow up on rejected or detained shipments, recommend actions, and ensure cases are closed appropriately.Coordinate the safe disposal of food that does not meet required standards.Record inspection violations and fines in the electronic system.Receive and investigate complaints about assigned food establishments, escalating them as needed.Prepare daily reports on completed inspections, obstacles, and proposed solutions.Follow information-security and data-confidentiality requirements; report security incidents.Carry out other related duties as directed.RequirementsBachelor's degree in Food Safety, Food Science, Food Processing, Public Health, or Environmental Health.Experience: 3 yearsWorking knowledge of local and federal food-safety laws, food standards and quality requirements, and food-safety systems such as HACCP and ISO 22000.Ability to assess food-safety risks and prepare inspection reports.Effective communication, innovation, and a service-oriented approach.Willingness to conduct field-based inspections and coordinate with food businesses and relevant authorities.