A leading catering and services organization operating across ADNOC onshore and offshore rig sites in Abu Dhabi, UAE is urgently hiring a Remote Hygiene & Food Safety Officer — HACCP Expert. This highly specialized role requires proven catering experience within the UAE or Middle East, complete HACCP Level-4 and Food Safety Level-4 certification, and the flexibility to work in remote rig environments. The ideal candidate will enforce rigorous hygiene practices, food safety compliance, and international standards across all catering operations on site — keeping workers healthy and operations fully compliant at all times.
About the Role — Food Safety Compliance on ADNOC Rig Sites
Work Environment: Remote ADNOC onshore and offshore rig locations across Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Core Mandate: Enforce HACCP compliance, food hygiene standards, and food safety best practices across all catering operations
Certifications Required: HACCP Level-4 and Food Safety Level-4 — training available post-joining if not yet completed
NEBOSH Advantage: Candidates holding NEBOSH certification carry a strong competitive advantage for selection
Premium Sector: Oil & gas catering food safety — among the most specialized and highest-paying food safety tracks in the GCC
Career Growth & Opportunity in Abu Dhabi Oil & Gas
Strategic Location: Abu Dhabi — Capital of the UAE and headquarters of ADNOC, a global energy powerhouse
High-Value Role: Hygiene and food safety professionals in oil and gas catering earn among the top salaries in UAE’s food safety sector
Specialist Experience: Gain rare and highly marketable expertise in remote rig catering hygiene and HACCP-driven compliance
Long-Term Growth: Build a premium HACCP and food safety career recognized across the entire GCC and international energy sector
Position Overview
The Remote Hygiene & Food Safety Officer — HACCP Expert holds a critical responsibility for the health and safety of workers across ADNOC rig sites by ensuring all catering operations meet the strictest food safety and hygiene requirements. You will leverage your HACCP Level-4 knowledge to monitor critical control points, lead site inspections, train catering teams, enforce food handling protocols, and prepare compliance reports. This is a genuinely rewarding opportunity for a certified food safety professional who is motivated to work in Abu Dhabi’s prestigious offshore energy environment and make a real difference to worker safety every single day.
Why This Role Matters: As Remote Hygiene & Food Safety Officer at ADNOC rig sites in Abu Dhabi, you directly protect the daily health of offshore workers through uncompromising food safety enforcement, apply HACCP Level-4 expertise in one of the most demanding and rewarding catering environments across the GCC, earn premium compensation within the highly specialized oil and gas catering sector, build a distinctive food safety career recognized across UAE, GCC, and global energy markets, and work alongside a compliance-focused team committed to delivering international hygiene excellence on every shift.
Key Responsibilities
HACCP Implementation & Critical Control Point Monitoring
- Apply full HACCP Level-4 knowledge to implement, monitor, and document all critical control points across catering and food preparation operations on remote ADNOC rig sites
- Conduct scheduled and unannounced HACCP audits to identify food safety risks, non-conformances, and opportunities for continuous improvement across all catering areas
- Maintain complete and accurate HACCP records including hazard analysis worksheets, CCP monitoring logs, and verification reports in full compliance with UAE food safety frameworks
Hygiene Inspections & On-Site Compliance Enforcement
- Perform daily and routine hygiene inspections across all food preparation, cold storage, serving, and waste management areas on both onshore and offshore ADNOC rig sites
- Enforce strict personal hygiene standards for all catering personnel including proper PPE usage, correct handwashing procedures, and approved food handling practices at all times
- Document all hygiene inspection findings, prepare detailed non-conformance reports, and ensure all corrective and preventive actions are followed through to full and timely closure
Food Safety Training & Catering Team Development
- Plan, deliver, and document regular food safety and hygiene training sessions for all catering staff, covering food contamination prevention, allergen management, and emergency response procedures
- Conduct comprehensive food safety inductions for all new catering team members before they commence any food handling activities on remote rig sites
- Drive a genuine food safety culture through proactive team engagement, practical toolbox talks, and targeted awareness activities suited to the remote rig environment
Regulatory Compliance, Audit Support & Reporting
- Ensure all catering operations fully comply with UAE food safety regulations, ADNOC client specifications, and applicable international food safety management standards at all times
- Support internal and external food safety audits and inspections, ensuring all findings are properly addressed and closed within agreed timelines
- Prepare and submit professional food safety compliance reports, audit outcomes, and incident documentation to management with clear, prioritized recommendations for improvement
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Graduate degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Public Health, or a closely related scientific discipline is required for this position
- A strong academic and applied understanding of food safety principles, applied microbiology, and hygiene management practices is essential
Experience & Certification Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on catering experience within the UAE or any Middle East country — direct experience with institutional or remote site catering is highly valued
- Complete certification in HACCP Level-4 and Food Safety Level-4 is required — candidates who have not yet completed certification will be required to do so after joining the organization
- NEBOSH certification is a strong competitive advantage; candidates without NEBOSH may be asked to complete the course following commencement of employment
- Genuine ability and willingness to live and work in remote areas including ADNOC onshore and offshore rig environments across Abu Dhabi
About This Opportunity in Abu Dhabi
This Remote Hygiene & Food Safety Officer — HACCP Expert role is based across ADNOC onshore and offshore rig sites in Abu Dhabi, UAE. It represents one of the most specialized and professionally rewarding food safety opportunities available in the GCC market today. Candidates who bring genuine HACCP expertise, real catering compliance experience, and the personal commitment to maintain world-class hygiene standards in demanding remote site conditions will find this role both financially and professionally exceptional.
Career Excellence: Step into Abu Dhabi’s most specialized food safety role — protecting the health of ADNOC rig workers while building a HACCP career that stands out across the entire UAE and GCC region.
Who Should Apply?
- HACCP Level-4 Certified Professionals: With 2+ years of UAE or Middle East catering experience seeking a premium remote food safety role in Abu Dhabi
- Food Science & Microbiology Graduates: With a passion for food safety compliance and the readiness to work in challenging offshore rig environments
- Catering Hygiene Officers: With proven track records in food safety enforcement within large-scale UAE or GCC institutional catering settings
- NEBOSH-Certified Candidates: Looking to combine occupational health and safety expertise with specialist HACCP food safety responsibilities on ADNOC sites
- Remote Site Professionals: Motivated by the unique rewards and career development that comes with working in Abu Dhabi’s oil and gas catering sector
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