ABC Food Safety
Temp Image

Latest News - Food Jobs

10th November 2024

Public Health Officer (Food Safety)

We require an enthusiastic and highly motivated Food Safety Officer to join our busy service dealing primarily with carrying out food hygiene inspections.

You will need a thorough knowledge of food hygiene legislation, be prepared to think on your feet and be up for a challenge.  You will be given considerable responsibility and will enjoy a varied and challenging case load with the freedom to lead on various projects. 

You will need an attention to detail, be motivated to provide a high level of customer service and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.   You will need to be confident in presenting information to various audiences including Committees, hearings and court hearings.  Within a small team it is essential that you have the ability to develop good working relationships with colleagues and be able to work well both within a team and on your own initiative.

You must have a good understanding of current environmental health issues and be committed to collaborative working and finding new solutions to developments in legislation and industry guidance. You must have a flexible approach to work and be able to work well under pressure, manage your own workload and prioritise your working week to meet deadlines.

For the Food Safety Officer position, you must have a minimum of:

  • Ordinary Certificate in Food Premises Inspection awarded by the EHRB, IFST or SFSORB (or equivalent) Or ideally:
  • Higher Certificate in Food Premises Inspection awarded by the EHRB, IFST or the SFSORB (or equivalent)

You will also need to meet the competency framework of the Food Law Code of Practice such that it allows you to carry out food hygiene inspections.

For more information and to apply CLICK HERE

Current - Food Jobs

‹ Back Other News ›