A leading organization in Abu Dhabi – AD Ports is looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Food Safety Officer to join its growing team. This role is ideal for candidates who are passionate about food hygiene, HACCP compliance, workplace safety, and maintaining high food quality standards across food establishments and operational facilities.

The selected candidate will play a key role in monitoring hygiene practices, conducting inspections, identifying food safety risks, and ensuring compliance with UAE food safety regulations and HSE standards.

This opportunity is suitable for freshers and junior professionals seeking to build a long-term career in the food safety and food quality industry in the UAE.

Position

Food Safety Officer

Location

Abu Dhabi – AD Ports

0–2 Years

High School Certificate or Equivalent

Good English Communication Skills

Food Safety / Catering / Hospitality / Food Production / HSE

Job Responsibilities

• Carry out regular inspections of food establishments, food preparation areas, kitchens, storage facilities, and operational workplaces to ensure food safety compliance.
• Verify that food handling procedures are performed according to approved hygiene and sanitation standards.
• Educate employees, food handlers, and operators on proper food hygiene practices, safe food handling, and contamination prevention methods.
• Monitor employee personal hygiene standards, including cleanliness, grooming, and use of protective clothing.
• Identify food safety hazards and implement corrective and preventive control measures.
• Investigate food-related complaints, contamination incidents, and suspected foodborne illness cases.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, food safety policies, and HSE regulations.

• Prepare inspection reports, safety observations, compliance records, and corrective action documentation.
• Conduct workplace hygiene audits and support continuous food safety improvement initiatives.
• Monitor cleaning procedures, sanitation activities, waste disposal systems, pest control, and temperature monitoring processes.
• Report operational concerns and food safety risks to the Operations Supervisor for immediate action and resolution.
• Assist in enforcing food safety standards and company policies across all departments.
• Maintain high-quality standards and ensure all food safety procedures are consistently followed.
• Support management in promoting a strong food safety culture within the organization.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of food safety principles and hygiene standards
• Understanding of HACCP and GMP practices
• Good observation and inspection skills
• Strong communication and reporting abilities
• Ability to identify risks and non-compliance issues
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Teamwork and problem-solving capabilities
• Basic computer and documentation skills

Candidate Requirements

• High School qualification or equivalent
• 0–2 years of experience in food safety, catering, hospitality, restaurants, or food manufacturing
• Freshers with food safety training may also apply
• HACCP or Food Safety certification is an added advantage
• Good English reading, writing, and speaking skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Career growth opportunities in the UAE food industry
• Exposure to food safety audits and inspection systems
• Professional work environment
• Training and development opportunities
• Experience working with food hygiene and HSE standards