Food Safety Officer

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 roleCarry out programmed food hygiene inspections across a range of premisesUndertake inspections in accordance with the Food Law Code of PracticeAssess businesses and assign Food Hygiene Ratings in accordance with the Brand StandardIdentify non-compliance and determine appropriate enforcement actionProvide clear advice and guidance to food businessesMaintain accurate records following inspectionsWork independently to help the authority deliver its inspection programmeWhat you''ll needYou''ll need previous Food Safety / Environmental Health experience, ideally within a Local Authority setting, alongside:Strong practical food hygiene inspection experienceA good working knowledge of the Food Law Code of PracticeExperience applying the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme Brand StandardConfidence dealing with non-compliance and taking appropriate enforcement actionThe ability to independently manage your own workloadRelevant Food Safety / Environmental Health qualificationsContract ..... full job details .....