Specialist, Food Safety & Quality Assurance

Job Summary

To monitor Food Safety & Quality Assurance activities of the unit & associated outlets (Ramp office, Canteens, camp kitchen, Al Fursan lounges etc.) & report to Supervisor.

• Responsible for monitoring of food Safety & Quality Assurance activities in the department.
• Meticulously maintain all the food Safety & Quality Assurance records in the department.
• Coordinates with the Site Manager to sort out issues related to food Safety & Quality Assurance.
• Trains and evaluates new Quality Control staff and submits necessary reports to the Site Manager.
• Coordinate with different sections of the unit to sort out food Safety & Quality Assurance issues based on daily hygiene.
• Daily & Monthly Reports.
• Monitor and maintain pest control activities undertaken by the pest control contractor for the unit.
• Ensures that laboratory related activities such as drawing of samples (food, water, handprints, cleaning control) are regularly conducted by Quality Controllers on‑duty.
• Investigate with respective departments on customer complaints and give a comprehensive and logical feedback along with corrective action taken to the Section head.
• Provides new hire training, refresher training, and on‑job training for all food handlers as per the training schedule.
• Liaises with the medical department for food handler’s certificates, staff post‑vacation clearance and staff infection control, etc.
• Carry out follow‑up hygiene inspection of supplier’s premises and outlets as and when assigned.
• Prepare the roster to monitor and maintain 24‑hour coverage of food Safety & Quality Assurance activities in the unit.
• Coordinate with Site Manager regarding yearly department budget each year.
• Ensure optimum use of stationary, printing, office supplies, lab chemicals, etc.
• Complete any other related tasks assigned by the Site Manager.
• Act as Site Manager during his absence (delegation period).
• Conduct the safety inspection and prepare the report.
• Conduct safety‑related training needs in the workplace.
• Maintain awareness of active and developing situations.
• Assist accident investigation team for investigation.
• Conduct the on‑job training, TBT, safety brief awareness, etc.
• Inspect the site to ensure it is a hazard‑free environment.
• Verify that all tools and equipment are adequate and safe for use.
• Promote safe practices at the job site.
• Enforce safety guidelines.
• Respond to employee’s safety concerns.
• Cover different locations as per work need.

Location:

Riyadh

• Knowledge of Food Safety Management System (FSMS)
• Appropriate knowledge of systems to maintain food Safety & Quality Assurance standards in the unit.
• Good oratory skills to communicate, provide food safety and hygiene training.
• Knowledge of Laboratory Analysis.
• Very good in English (reading, writing and speaking).