We are looking for an experienced Food Safety & Hygiene Officer to ensure food safety, hygiene, and quality standards across our food production and retail operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and control the expiry dates of raw materials and finished products.
- Check and record refrigerator, freezer, and food storage temperatures regularly.
- Monitor proper food storage, handling, preparation, and sanitation procedures.
- Ensure employees follow personal hygiene standards, including proper uniforms, hair covers, gloves, and safe food-handling practices.
- Conduct routine hygiene inspections of food preparation, production, storage, and service areas.
- Identify food safety or hygiene violations and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
- Maintain required food safety, temperature, cleaning, and hygiene records/checklists.
- Ensure compliance with Qatar Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) and Municipality food safety and hygiene requirements.
- Train and guide staff on food safety and hygiene procedures when required.
Requirements
- Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience in food safety, hygiene, or quality control, preferably in Qatar.
- Knowledge of Qatar Food Safety regulations and MoPH requirements is required.
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Public Health, Microbiology, or a related field is preferred.
- HACCP or other relevant food safety certification is an advantage.
- Good communication, inspection, documentation, and reporting skills.
- Candidates currently available in Qatar are preferred.