Job Description

Key Responsibilities

The Food Safety Officer (FSO) is the food safety conscience of the operation, responsible for implementing, monitoring, and enforcing the organisation's HACCP system and food safety management protocols across all kitchen, service, and storage areas. This role ensures full regulatory compliance and drives a culture of food safety excellence across all teams.

Develop, implement, and maintain the site's HACCP plan and food safety management system
Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly internal audits of kitchen, service, and storage areas
Monitor Critical Control Points (CCPs): cooking temperatures, chilling rates, cross-contamination risks
Maintain and review all food safety records, temperature logs, checklists, and corrective action reports
Train all staff (FOH and BOH) on food hygiene, allergen management, and safe food handling
Liaise with the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) and other regulatory bodies manage inspections
Manage pest control programmes and coordinate with third-party service providers
Review supplier certifications, ingredient specs, and incoming goods for food safety compliance
Investigate and document food safety incidents, complaints, or near-misses implement corrective actions
Conduct food safety orientation for all new joiners and refresher training for existing staff
Advise culinary team on safe product development, allergen labelling, and menu claim accuracy
Act as the main liaison between the company and the client on all matters regarding food safety and work place safety.

Typical Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum 2-3 years of food safety or quality assurance experience in a commercial kitchen, hotel, or food manufacturing environment
Registered or certifiable as a Food Hygiene Officer (FHO) under SFA regulations
Strong knowledge of Singapore Food Safety Regulations, HACCP principles, and ISO 22000 (Must-Have)
Excellent documentation, analytical, and communication skills
Experience in multi-cuisine or high-volume catering environments preferred
WSQ FSC Level 4 or equivalent safety training (Advantageous)