Senior Food Safety & Quality Officer (Saudi)

About the Role

Leylaty Group is seeking a Senior Food Safety & Quality Officer to join their team in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is crucial for ensuring that all food and beverage preparation and service operations comply with approved food safety and quality standards across the company. The position involves daily monitoring, continuous documentation, and active participation in developing and enforcing food safety and quality policies.

Role Objective

The primary objective of this role is to uphold and enhance customer trust and maintain Leylaty Group's reputation in the food, beverage, and catering sector by rigorously ensuring compliance with all food safety and quality standards. This involves a proactive approach to monitoring, documentation, and policy implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct daily monitoring of food and beverage preparation and service processes to ensure adherence to approved hygiene and safety standards.
• Oversee the implementation of food safety policies and procedures, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and personal hygiene standards.
• Perform regular inspections at production, preparation, storage, and service sites, documenting all observations.
• Ensure the quality and safety of raw materials and final products before use or service to clients.
• Report any food safety or quality violations and coordinate with relevant departments for corrective actions.
• Identify and report unsanitary conditions or equipment malfunctions in food preparation and storage areas.
• Assist in preparing the company for internal and external food safety audits, including those by regulatory bodies and catering clients.
• Maintain and update food safety records, specification manuals, and employee training materials.
• Evaluate suppliers based on compliance with food safety and quality standards and submit regular assessment reports.
• Ensure all documentation and forms are properly completed and recorded by responsible departments.
• Respond promptly and effectively to food safety-related issues and non-conformities.
• Supervise the cleanliness and hygiene of all production and service areas.
• Support the Quality Manager in implementing food safety and quality plans and policies across the company.
• Perform other assigned tasks within the scope of the job.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining Health & Safety guidelines as per Saudi requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• 0-1 year of relevant experience.

Work Requirements

• Flexibility to work on various schedules, including during peak seasons and events.

Location and Employment Type

This is a full-time position based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The salary for this role will be disclosed during the interview process.