FOOD SAFETY OFFICER

SUMMARY:
FOOD SAFETY OFFICER

POSITION INFO:

FOOD SAFETY OFFICER

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Grade 12, Food Technology diploma / Food Science degree

A qualification in food technology or food science or Dairy Specific Diploma. Quality and Food Safety Management Systems Certificate. Lead Auditors Certificate. Preferably a SAACTA Accrediation.Grade 12, Food Technology diploma / Food Science degree

Full competence in this role would typically be developed over 2 – 4 years.

KNOWLEDGE:

Food Safety Management Systems i.e. FSSC 22000
Knowledge of Food Safety standards and legislation.
Internal Auditing – Knowledge of internal auditing processes and practices for food manufacturing environment.
Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Sensory Evaluation - Knowledge of methods to conduct taste tests and score products accordingly and consistently. Knowledge of Woolworths specific procedures and practices for sampling of food products. Knowledge and understanding of WW specific processes, practices and standards to handle customer complaints.
SQA programmes.
Knowledge of required documents from supplier as per Supplier quality assurance programme.
Customer, legal and statury related requirements pertaining to Dairy and related raw materials and packaging. Knowledge of Raw material handling and risks associated to raw materials.
Production processes, quality control and Quality Assurance processes

Should you wish to apply please forward updated CV, ID and Qualifications to