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SalaryRole: 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.
Applying to this or any other vacancy advertised by Spinwell Ltd constitutes an agreement for Spinwell Ltd to hold your details for 24 months for the purpose of assessing suitability for the advertised position and to make you aware of any other positions deemed suitable of which You will make you aware by means of either email, text or phone. In line with GDPR regulations you are able to request your details be removed from the company data at any time by emailing us
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract
Work Location: In person
