Food Safety & Hygiene Officer

About the role

Java House Africa is hiring a Food Safety & Hygiene Officer in Mombasa. The officer identifies risks and gaps in branch operations so that timely actions can improve product quality, safety, process performance and optimization. The role oversees and implements food safety and hygiene measures so that food is prepared safely and hygienically, and ensures food handlers know their responsibilities.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out internal and external audits and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPs).
• Implement food safety training schedules and follow up on CAPs arising from audits.
• Conduct micro testing of food, water and swabs, and implement the sampling schedule and corrective actions for failed samples.
• Reduce customer complaints according to the annual target.
• Ensure 100% implementation of internal audit schedules, food safety training schedules, sampling schedules and calibration schedules.
• Monitor compliance and train food handlers on their food safety and hygiene responsibilities.

Required profile

• Degree or diploma in food science from a recognized institution.
• 2 years of experience in a QA or food safety position in an FMCG environment.
• Qualification or experience in ISO 22000/HACCP is an added advantage.
• Must live in Mombasa; driver's license preferred.

Required skills

• Computer literacy, with strong skills in Word, Excel and especially PowerPoint.
• Strong oral and written communication and organizational skills.
• Able to focus and make decisions under pressure, with problem-solving skills.