Ref: AJ47105
Food Safety Executive
| Sector | Others |
|---|---|
| Type | Full-time, Permanent |
| Location | London |
| Salary (Annual) | Negotiable / Neg |
In this role, you will be responsible for supporting compliance with legal and regulatory requirements through audits, risk assessments, documentation management, training support, incident handling, and providing day-to-day operational guidance to our outlet and kitchen teams.
The ideal candidate will have at least 2–3 years of Food Safety experience, ideally within a retail, hospitality, or food production environment.
Ref: AJ47105
TYPE: Full-time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 9:00–17:00, Monday to Friday
SALARY: £30-32k, depending on experience
LOCATION: Park Royal - and at sites across London (hybrid)
Food Safety Executive Key Responsibilities
Food Safety Management
• Support the implementation and ongoing monitoring of food safety standards across retail outlets and kitchens in line with legal requirements, HACCP principles, and company policies
• Maintain and administer food traceability systems to ensure product recalls can be completed accurately and within required timeframes
• Record and monitor food safety checks including temperature monitoring, cleaning schedules, delivery checks, allergen controls, and quality assurance records
• Ensure all food safety documentation, logs, and records are accurately maintained and updated
• Assist in identifying and reporting non-compliant or unsanitary conditions within food preparation, storage, and retail areas, escalating concerns where necessary
• Support Kitchen Managers and operational teams with food safety queries, compliance requirements, and corrective actions
• Maintain supplier documentation, product specifications, allergen information, and compliance certificates
• Maintain and regularly update allergen books and allergen matrices to ensure all product allergen information remains accurate, compliant, and accessible across all sites
• Support allergen management processes and ensure allergen information is properly documented, communicated, and reviewed when menu or ingredient changes occur
• Assist with reviewing and updating food safety procedures, manuals, and HACCP documentation
• Conduct regular site visits to support food safety compliance and operational standards across the business
Audit & Compliance
• Support internal and external food safety audits across retail outlets and kitchens
• Prepare audit documentation including temperature records, cleaning schedules, supplier information, allergen documentation, training records, and compliance evidence
• Monitor corrective actions arising from audits and inspections to ensure timely completion
• Assist with preparation for Environmental Health Officer (EHO) visits and inspections
• Coordinate and maintain compliance documentation in line with company standards and legal requirements
• Maintain accurate records relating to incidents, food safety complaints, investigations, and corrective actions
• Support investigations into food safety incidents and assist with root cause analysis and preventive actions
• Liaise with operational teams to ensure compliance standards are consistently maintained across sites
Training & Continuous Improvement
• Assist with coordinating food safety training, toolbox talks, and awareness activities
• Support the maintenance and updating of training records and compliance documentation
• Attend HACCP and compliance meetings, taking and distributing meeting notes and action points where required
• Support continuous improvement initiatives relating to food safety standards, operational compliance, and audit performance
Administration & Reporting
• Maintain accurate databases, spreadsheets, logs, and records related to food safety and compliance activities
• Compile reports and compliance data for management review
• Support administrative tracking of compliance actions, supplier documentation, allergen records, and training records
• Ensure all information is handled confidentially and in accordance with GDPR and company data protection requirements
• Carry out any other reasonable duties associated with food safety and compliance support across the business
Food Safety Executive Ideal Candidate
• At least 2–3 years of Food Safety experience, ideally within a retail, hospitality, or food production environment
• Food Safety Level 3 or Level 4 certification
• HACCP awareness and experience supporting food safety systems
• Previous experience in a retail, food, hospitality, or multi-site operational environment preferred
• Experience supporting audits, inspections, or regulatory compliance is an advantage
• Good working knowledge of food safety and health & safety requirements within retail and kitchen environments
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to manage documentation, data, and multiple priorities effectively
• Confident communicator, able to work with kitchen teams, managers, and external stakeholders
• Competent in using spreadsheets and databases for reporting and record-keeping
• Discreet and professional approach to handling confidential information
*All applicants for the Food Safety Officer role must have the right to work in the UK without any restrictions as the Company is not able to offer visa support.
*We regret that we cannot accept applications from YMS, Graduate or Student visa holders.
TYPE: Full-time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 9:00–17:00, Monday to Friday
SALARY: £30-32k, depending on experience
LOCATION: Park Royal - and at sites across London (hybrid)
Food Safety Executive Key Responsibilities
Food Safety Management
• Support the implementation and ongoing monitoring of food safety standards across retail outlets and kitchens in line with legal requirements, HACCP principles, and company policies
• Maintain and administer food traceability systems to ensure product recalls can be completed accurately and within required timeframes
• Record and monitor food safety checks including temperature monitoring, cleaning schedules, delivery checks, allergen controls, and quality assurance records
• Ensure all food safety documentation, logs, and records are accurately maintained and updated
• Assist in identifying and reporting non-compliant or unsanitary conditions within food preparation, storage, and retail areas, escalating concerns where necessary
• Support Kitchen Managers and operational teams with food safety queries, compliance requirements, and corrective actions
• Maintain supplier documentation, product specifications, allergen information, and compliance certificates
• Maintain and regularly update allergen books and allergen matrices to ensure all product allergen information remains accurate, compliant, and accessible across all sites
• Support allergen management processes and ensure allergen information is properly documented, communicated, and reviewed when menu or ingredient changes occur
• Assist with reviewing and updating food safety procedures, manuals, and HACCP documentation
• Conduct regular site visits to support food safety compliance and operational standards across the business
Audit & Compliance
• Support internal and external food safety audits across retail outlets and kitchens
• Prepare audit documentation including temperature records, cleaning schedules, supplier information, allergen documentation, training records, and compliance evidence
• Monitor corrective actions arising from audits and inspections to ensure timely completion
• Assist with preparation for Environmental Health Officer (EHO) visits and inspections
• Coordinate and maintain compliance documentation in line with company standards and legal requirements
• Maintain accurate records relating to incidents, food safety complaints, investigations, and corrective actions
• Support investigations into food safety incidents and assist with root cause analysis and preventive actions
• Liaise with operational teams to ensure compliance standards are consistently maintained across sites
Training & Continuous Improvement
• Assist with coordinating food safety training, toolbox talks, and awareness activities
• Support the maintenance and updating of training records and compliance documentation
• Attend HACCP and compliance meetings, taking and distributing meeting notes and action points where required
• Support continuous improvement initiatives relating to food safety standards, operational compliance, and audit performance
Administration & Reporting
• Maintain accurate databases, spreadsheets, logs, and records related to food safety and compliance activities
• Compile reports and compliance data for management review
• Support administrative tracking of compliance actions, supplier documentation, allergen records, and training records
• Ensure all information is handled confidentially and in accordance with GDPR and company data protection requirements
• Carry out any other reasonable duties associated with food safety and compliance support across the business
Food Safety Executive Ideal Candidate
• At least 2–3 years of Food Safety experience, ideally within a retail, hospitality, or food production environment
• Food Safety Level 3 or Level 4 certification
• HACCP awareness and experience supporting food safety systems
• Previous experience in a retail, food, hospitality, or multi-site operational environment preferred
• Experience supporting audits, inspections, or regulatory compliance is an advantage
• Good working knowledge of food safety and health & safety requirements within retail and kitchen environments
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to manage documentation, data, and multiple priorities effectively
• Confident communicator, able to work with kitchen teams, managers, and external stakeholders
• Competent in using spreadsheets and databases for reporting and record-keeping
• Discreet and professional approach to handling confidential information
*All applicants for the Food Safety Officer role must have the right to work in the UK without any restrictions as the Company is not able to offer visa support.
*We regret that we cannot accept applications from YMS, Graduate or Student visa holders.
Updated: 23 days ago
Ref: AJ47105