Role Summary:
As the Food Safety Associate, your role will be to assess and ensure that kitchens and schools where F4E operates adhere to documented food safety standards. You will be involved in overseeing food safety within the kitchen environment through systematic inspections and monitoring of various processes. Your role emphasizes fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement in food safety practices.
Responsibilities:
Carry out kitchen inspections:
- Conduct regular inspections of kitchens to verify compliance with food safety regulations.
- Assess and ensure proper personal hygiene practices, such as handwashing and the use of appropriate PPEs.
- Evaluate kitchen cleanliness and sanitation to prevent contamination risks.
Monitor the receiving, storage, and production processes:
- Routinely oversee the receiving process to confirm that food items meet safety standards and are properly documented.
- Monitor storage practices to ensure that food items are stored in appropriate conditions.
- Monitor the production process to identify and mitigate potential hazards related to cross-contamination or improper food handling.
Enforce food safety programs and procedures:
- Collaborate with kitchen managers to enforce and enhance food safety programs and procedures.
- Provide guidance and support to ensure consistent adherence to food safety standards.
- Foster a culture of accountability and responsibility for food safety among kitchen staff.
Report and assist in correcting non-conformances:
- Report any non-conformances or deviations from food safety standards to the food safety officer.
- Collaborate with kitchen managers to implement corrective actions and prevent future non-compliance.
Assist the food safety officer in providing training and guidance:
- Support the development and delivery of training programs for kitchen and school staff.
- Offer guidance on proper food handling, hygiene practices, and the importance of compliance with food safety standards.
Ensure accurate food safety records:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all food safety inspections, and corrective actions taken.
Communicate findings to the food safety officer:
- Regularly communicate findings related to food safety to the food safety officer.
- Provide insights and recommendations for continuous improvement in food safety practices.
Food safety verification activities.
- Coordinate the sampling and testing of food, water, and surface swabs.
- Ensure that samples are collected according to established protocols and sampling schedules.
Desired Candidate Profile
- Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Food production or related course.
- At least 2-3 years of hands-on experience in a food production facility.
- Knowledge of HACCP/ISO 22000 requirements.
- Specialized qualifications in food safety and hygiene will be an added advantage.
- Readiness to work across various sites within the country.
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