An
International Organisation with offices in most major towns in the country is
looking for Food
Safety & Hygiene Auditors for
its Mombasa & Nairobi offices to fill the positions urgently
Qualifications & Experience:
Qualifications & Experience:
- At
least a BSc Degree in Food Technology/Microbiology/Environmental Health or
equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution. MSc qualification
will be an added advantage.
- Must
have successfully completed a recognized HACCP/ISO 22000 or Food Hygiene
Training Course with a certificate demonstrating attainment and pass
status.
- Must
have successfully completed an approved auditor training course and passed
with a certificate demonstrating attainment or pass status.
- Must
have attended at least 5 food hygiene audits under the guidance of a fully
qualified food safety/hygiene auditor and must be able to demonstrate that
they have performed a minimum of 30 man days of food related auditing on
site with 2 audits as a team leader.
- 5
years full time (or part time equivalent) work experience in a technical,
professional or management position involving accountability and the
exercise of judgment.
- Mastery
in audit processes and ability to coordinate several audit activities
simultaneously in a fast service hotel industry.
- Good
knowledge of local and international food safety regulations.
- Excellent
interpersonal and leadership skills and ability to interact professionally
with clients at all levels in carrying out auditing and ensure high level
of professionalism at all times.
- Must
possess excellent verbal communication skills, good writing abilities,
including correct grammar, sentence structure and spelling.
- Must
be willing to travel extensively.
Responsibilities:
- Organize
inspections/travel itineraries for the year and notify clients of
inspection dates, prepare and conduct food safety audits of client’s
facilities according to the laid down standard procedures.
- Work
independently of direct office supervision and file all reports in a
timely manner. Make changes as necessary to accommodate new business,
postponements etc.
- Provide
technical training to management and employees at client’s facility
regarding the adequacy of food safety program, pest control, operational
methods and personnel practices, maintenance for food safety and cleaning
practices.
- Develop
and update client-specific food safety manuals. Make presentations to and
provide explanations of food safety documents to client personnel as
necessary.
- Communicate
verbally to management on the level of food safety existing at the
facility and provide solutions to mitigate deviations.
- Prepare
a written report for management, recapping all issues of observations and,
if needed, corrective actions that should be taken.
- Participate
in continuous improvement team reviews of the audit program and function
as a member of cross-departmental teams and projects as and whenever
required.
- Plan,
schedule and achieve demanding business targets and overall corporate business
objectives.
Terms of Employment:
These are permanent positions and attractive remuneration commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered.
If you meet the above requirements, send in your CV stating your current remuneration and day time telephone contact to: fhs.auditor@gmail.com latest by 15th February, 2012
Candidates not meeting the above requirements need not apply.
These are permanent positions and attractive remuneration commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered.
If you meet the above requirements, send in your CV stating your current remuneration and day time telephone contact to: fhs.auditor@gmail.com latest by 15th February, 2012
Candidates not meeting the above requirements need not apply.