A UAE-based employer is hiring a Food Safety Officer to ensure that all food products, processes, and facilities comply with UAE food safety regulations, Dubai/Abu Dhabi Municipality requirements, HACCP, and international quality standards across F&B, hospitality, catering, or food manufacturing operations.
About the Role – Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance
Core Function: Ensuring compliance with UAE food safety regulations across products, processes, and facilities
Regulatory Standards: Dubai/Abu Dhabi Municipality requirements, HACCP, and international quality standards
Industry Scope: F&B, Hospitality, Catering, or Food Manufacturing environments
Work Style: Flexible hours, including peak production/service times
Multi-Site Support: Valid UAE driving license required if the role involves multi-site inspections
Career Growth in UAE Food Safety Compliance
Strategic Scope: UAE-wide role covering Dubai and Abu Dhabi Municipality requirements
Certification-Driven Career: HACCP Level 3/4 certification opens doors across F&B and hospitality
Skill Development: Build expertise in ISO 22000 auditing and multi-site compliance inspections
Career Growth: Strong path into senior food safety, quality assurance, and compliance leadership roles
Position Overview
The Food Safety Officer ensures that all food products, processes, and facilities comply with UAE food safety regulations, Dubai/Abu Dhabi Municipality requirements, HACCP, and international quality standards. This role requires mandatory HACCP Level 3/4 certification, with ISO 22000 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor certification preferred, supporting compliance across F&B, hospitality, catering, or food manufacturing operations while maintaining flexibility to work during peak production or service periods.
Why This Role Matters: As Food Safety Officer in the UAE, you safeguard food products and processes against regulatory and compliance risk across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, apply your HACCP and ISO 22000 certifications directly to real-world F&B and catering operations, gain valuable multi-site inspection experience across the food industry, and build a specialized compliance career in one of the region’s most regulated and in-demand food safety fields.
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure all food products, processes, and facilities comply with UAE food safety regulations
- Maintain compliance with Dubai/Abu Dhabi Municipality food safety requirements
- Apply HACCP and international quality standards consistently across operations
Inspections & Multi-Site Support
- Conduct food safety inspections across F&B, hospitality, catering, or food manufacturing sites
- Support multi-site inspection needs using a valid UAE driving license where required
- Work flexible hours, including during peak production or service times, to maintain compliance coverage
Auditing & Standards Alignment
- Support ISO 22000 auditing activities where Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor certification applies
- Verify alignment with Dubai/Abu Dhabi Municipality Food Safety Training Certificate requirements
- Communicate compliance findings clearly to relevant stakeholders and management
Qualifications & Requirements
Certification Requirements
- HACCP Level 3/4 Certification – Mandatory
- ISO 22000 Lead Auditor/Internal Auditor certification – Preferred
- Dubai/Abu Dhabi Municipality Food Safety Training Certificate or equivalent
Experience Requirements
- 2-5 years of experience in Food Safety/QA within F&B, Hospitality, Catering, or Food Manufacturing
Essential Skills
- Good communication skills in English; Arabic, Hindi, or Urdu is a plus
- Valid UAE Driving License if required for multi-site inspections
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including during peak production/service times
About This Opportunity
This Food Safety Officer role sits within a UAE-based F&B, hospitality, catering, or food manufacturing environment, focused on maintaining strict compliance with Dubai and Abu Dhabi Municipality food safety regulations, HACCP standards, and international quality frameworks. The position suits certified food safety professionals ready to take on multi-site inspection responsibilities and flexible working hours in a fast-paced, regulation-driven industry.
Career Excellence: Apply your HACCP and ISO 22000 expertise to a specialized, in-demand food safety compliance career across the UAE.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can send their CV to: careers@almedretail.com
Who Should Apply?
- HACCP-Certified Professionals: With Level 3/4 certification and F&B compliance experience
- ISO 22000 Auditors: Looking to apply Lead or Internal Auditor certification in the UAE
- Hospitality & Catering QA Specialists: With 2-5 years in food safety or quality assurance
- Food Manufacturing Compliance Officers: Comfortable with municipality inspection requirements
- Multilingual Food Safety Professionals: Fluent in English, with Arabic, Hindi, or Urdu as a plus
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