Junior Food Safety Officer

SUMMARY:
Our client based in Randburg in the Hospitality Industry is looking for a Junior Food Safety Officer to join their team. 
Salary is dependent on experience

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements:

2 -3 years experience in a food production industry
Must have any food science/ biotechnology qualification 
Knowledge of FSMS and ISO 22000 

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting Inspections: Regularly inspecting food establishment, processing plants, and other facilities to ensure they meet food and health  safety requirements
• Monitoring Compliance: Ensuring that food business complies with local, national, and international food safety regulations
• Investigating Complaints: Looking into complaints and reports
• Educating and Training: Providing training and education to food handlers and business owners on proper food handling, sanitation practices, and safety procedures
• Developing Policies: Creating and implementing food safety policies and procedures to maintain high standards of hygiene and safety
• Collecting Samples: Taking samples of food products for laboratory testing to detect any contamination or non-compliance with safety standards
• Reporting and Documentation: Maintaining detailed records of inspections, findings, and actions taken to ensure transparency and accountability
• Advising on Improvements: Offering recommendations to improve food safety practices and prevent future issues
• Regular reporting to senior management on the maintaining of the FSMS (Food Safety Management Systems)
• Conducting internal and external food safety audits