About this role
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Food Safety & Quality Control Specialist (Minimum 1 Year Experience)
Key Skills & Experience:
- 1+ year in Food Safety or Quality Control in HACCP or ISO22000 environments
- Handling food safety documentation and records
- Managing government and third-party audits
- Training and coaching staff on food safety procedures
- Developing SOPs and food safety procedures
Main Responsibilities:
- Maintain accurate and updated food safety documentation and licenses
- Monitor and ensure compliance with hygiene standards in food handling and storage areas
- Support audits by authorities and internal teams
- Conduct inspections and validate food safety practices
- Perform supplier visits and implement vendor food safety programs
- Assist in training team members and conducting hygiene inspections
- Handle guest complaints related to food safety
- Keep updated on legal regulations and ensure compliance
- Manage food safety records and reporting
- Support certification maintenance (ISO22000, HACCP)
- Contribute to continuous improvement of food safety systems
Additional Tasks:
- Oversee water system and facility inspections
- Assist with food and water sampling
- Support food safety internal and external audits
- Coordinate with hygiene and safety teams
- Manage budget for hygiene-related expenses
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in biology, Microbiology, Nutrition, Culinary, or Food Technology
- Updated food safety training on the requirements of the Food Safety Act 012013 from a recognized institution by the Food and Drug Administration and Department of Health
- Trained in GMP, GCP, GAP, GOP, HACCP, and ISO22000
- Physically fit and able to perform manual tasks
- Experience working with diverse nationalities and team members from different backgrounds
- Proficient in MS Office applications and Google Suite
- Flexible with the ability to work on shifting schedules based on operational needs
- Strong background and technical knowledge in Food Microbiology and Food Hygiene
- Capable of conducting training sessions and holding a valid Training Certification
- Able to work efficiently under tight deadlines
- Skilled in microbiological analysis and interpretation
- Trained in Birchstreet ordering and tracking systems