Food Safety Audit Officer

Synopsis
Analyze, assess, and monitor food safety, quality and Halal risks and
incidents by leading investigations and audits to enforce control programs and
procedures compliant with external regulations, industry standards, and to
reduce risk exposure.
Accountabilities
‎1. Undertake on-site food safety, quality and Halal audits of airline
catering suppliers across Etihad Airways' network as well as local and
overseas suppliers of EAS Catering in order to assess compliance of suppliers
to inform decisions made by EAS Catering Management as to the continued supply
of products to the company.
‎2. Contribute in research, development, implementation, and maintenance of
auditing programmes, standards, schedules, KPIs, and report structure to
ensure compliance with internal and external regulations.
‎3. Responsible for all audit planning, communication, logistics (including
obtaining foreign visas, ensuring continued international travel document
validity, booking flights/transportation, etc.), and travelling to audit
locations individually in order to meet audit obligations as per audit
schedules. Frequently required to travel abroad, occasionally without prior
notification.
‎4. To undertake internal auditing of all operational areas of EAS Catering,
food services lounges and restaurants, checking compliance with the food
safety management system.
‎5. Responsible for operational hygiene control in the absence of the EASC
Compliance Management, including preparation for and supervision of airline or
customer audits.
‎6. Briefs and updates the Manager Network and Supplier audits on a daily
basis on all matters related to network compliance matters. This shall include
tracking and reporting on network compliance and discussing non-conformance
and where necessary, undertaking corrective actions to avoid non-conformance
and address potential risks.
‎7. Required to conduct Etihad Airways inventory audits which involves the
handling of various foods, beverages, and equipment including alcoholic
beverages and auditing of facilities that handle pork.
Education & Experience
Minimum of a BSc degree in Environmental Health, Food Science, Food Safety (or
equivalent science). Should also hold advanced level certification in catering
food safety management from a recognized certification body. Food Safety and
Halal auditor certifications and membership to a relevant professional body
are preferred.
At least ‎3 years of food safety auditing experience within a relevant field or
governmental regulatory position.
Analytical Skills - Advanced; Business Understanding Skills - Proficient;
Communication Skills (English) - Advanced; Food Safety - Excellent; UAE
driving license - required.
About Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in ‎2003 and
quickly went on to become one of the world's leading airlines. From its home
in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle
East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with
Etihad's codeshare partners, Etihad's network offers access to hundreds of
international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous
awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty
programme and more. Etihad is recognised as one of the world's leading
airlines in response to COVID-‎19 and was the first airline in the world to
fully vaccinate its crew on board.
Etihad sees tackling the climate crisis as the most important issue of our
time, and through strategic partnerships with major global aviation brands and
OEMs, Etihad is relentless in its pursuit of industry decarbonisation.
To learn more, visit etihad.com
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