Job Description:

Are you an experienced Food Safety Officer who can confidently carry out food hygiene inspections and take appropriate enforcement action where required?

A Local Authority in Hampshire is looking for an experienced Food Safety Officer to provide additional support to its Food Safety service.

This is a hands-on contract for someone who can independently carry out food hygiene inspections, assign Food Hygiene Ratings and take appropriate action to ensure businesses are compliant with food safety legislation.

The role

• Carry out programmed food hygiene inspections across a range of premises
• Undertake inspections in accordance with the Food Law Code of Practice
• Assess businesses and assign Food Hygiene Ratings in accordance with the Brand Standard
• Identify non-compliance and determine appropriate enforcement action
• Provide clear advice and guidance to food businesses
• Maintain accurate records following inspections
• Work independently to help the authority deliver its inspection programme

What you'll need

You'll need previous Food Safety / Environmental Health experience, ideally within a Local Authority setting, alongside:

• Strong practical food hygiene inspection experience
• A good working knowledge of the Food Law Code of Practice
• Experience applying the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme Brand Standard
• Confidence dealing with non-compliance and taking appropriate enforcement action
• The ability to independently manage your own workload
• Relevant Food Safety / Environmental Health qualifications

Contract details

Location: Hampshire
Rate: £45-£50 per hour (umbrella)
Contract: Initial 3 months, rolling
Start: ASAP

If you're an experienced Food Safety Officer looking for your next Local Authority contract in Hampshire, apply with your latest CV or contact Shaye Box at Park Avenue Recruitment for a confidential conversation.

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