Food Safety Officer

Food Safety Officer

Hertfordshire

£50 an hour

6-Month Contract

A Council in Hertfordshire are looking for an experienced Food Safety Officer to join their team on a 6-month initial contract, paying £50 an hour.

This is a busy role with a strong focus on Food Safety, with approximately 50% of the inspection workload consisting of Category D premises, alongside unrated, new and other non-categorised food businesses. The role will involve inspections, investigations, enforcement, and managing a varied caseload while supporting the wider Environmental Health service.

• Conduct programmed and reactive food hygiene inspections, with approximately 50% of the workload focused on Category D premises.
• Inspect unrated, new and other non-categorised food premises.
• Investigate food complaints, food poisoning notifications, and other food safety matters.
• Undertake enforcement action, including notices and prosecutions where required.
• Assess food businesses in line with food safety legislation and the Food Law Code of Practice.
• Provide advice and guidance to food business operators.
• Prepare reports, notices, and legal documentation.
• Manage a varied caseload independently and ensure appropriate follow-up action.
• Support the wider Environmental Health service as required.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Recent experience working in a Local Authority.
• Strong practical experience in Food Safety and food hygiene enforcement.
• A recognised Environmental Health Degree/Qualification or relevant Food Safety qualification.
• Strong knowledge of food safety legislation and the Food Law Code of Practice.
• Experience carrying out food hygiene inspections across a range of premises.
• Experience delivering enforcement and regulatory action.
• Confidence managing a varied caseload independently.
• Experience preparing notices, reports, and legal documentation.
• Availability for an immediate start.