Food Safety Officer in South West England
Posted by The Oyster Partnership
The successful candidate will primarily support the Council’s Food Safety function, carrying out programmed food hygiene inspections, investigations and enforcement activity across a range of food premises.
You will be responsible for inspecting, auditing and monitoring food businesses in accordance with relevant legislation and the FSA Food Law Code of Practice. You will investigate complaints and potential food safety breaches, provide professional advice to businesses and determine appropriate enforcement action where required. This may include preparing statutory notices, gathering evidence, producing reports and supporting legal proceedings.
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- BSc/MSc in Environmental Health or equivalent relevant experience
- FSA Food Law Code of Practice competency / Authorised Officer status
- Previous food hygiene inspection experience
- Strong knowledge of food safety legislation
- Experience of enforcement and investigation work
- Local Authority experience is highly desirable
- Ability to independently manage and prioritise a caseload
- Driving licence/access to transport or ability to travel across the area
The Oyster Partnership Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Proof of eligibility will be requested before any offer is confirmed.
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