Food Safety Officer – Council
Job Description
Job title: Food Safety Officer – Council
Company: Spinwell Global
Job description: About The Role
Role: Food Safety Officer
Contract Length: 3 months
Location: Horsham and across the district
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £35 – £45 per hour
Spinwell is recruiting for a Food Safety Officer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FOOD SAFETY OFFICER
- To undertake food safety inspections in all risk categories in accordance with the Food Law Code of Practice
- Investigation of complaints relating to food, food practices & food premises arising from drainage defects, pest control and accumulations.
- Evaluation of all food businesses which fall within the scope of the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme and provision of an accurate rating,
- Completion of inspection reports, drafting of reports & letters, issue of informal notices.To keep accurate records of all work and maintain the computer database.
- To participate in routine food and water sampling programmes
- To participate in investigations into any infectious disease outbreaks or serious incidents.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE FOOD SAFETY OFFICER
- Hold the Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) in Food Control/Premise Inspection or equivalent granted by a body, recognised by the CIEH and meets the competency framework under the current food law code of practice issued by the FSA.
- A full driving licence and access to a car is required for this post.
- Good IT skills
- Detailed understanding of the relevant legislation related to these areas of work plus a detailed understanding of the underlying concepts and principles of the specialist area within which this job operates at an advanced level. A sound knowledge of the food industry and knowledge of the Food Law Code of Practice/Practice Guidance & other professional procedures or practices.
- A ‘can do’ attitude, good problem-solving skills, be flexible as some work may be required outside normal office hours.
If you are a Food Safety Officer, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!
We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.
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Expected salary: £35 – 45 per hour
Location: Horsham, West Sussex
