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Food Safety Officer (Level 2/3)
The job itself
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to provide maternity cover for a Food Safety Officer in the Food Services team based in Goole.
You will need to have excellent organisational, communication and I.T skills and be flexible in response to varying workload demands. Professionalism and the ability to work both with minimal supervision and as part of a team towards shared goals are essential. This post requires you to drive and you must possess a full driving licence.
The main areas of responsibility include enforcement of food safety legislation across a range of food businesses. The role also includes investigating food complaints and food borne illnesses, food/water sampling and supporting/advising local food businesses.
This is a career-graded post, however we are seeking a qualified and experienced candidate who has the developed competencies to fulfil the role at Level 3 for this Fixed Term Contract period. We will also consider suitable applications from potential candidates for appointment at Level 2, such as relevant graduates seeking to gain practical experience in regulatory food enforcement and local government. (See Job Outline and Person Specification for details).
Officers in public protection are expected to work positively in delivering the Councils vision and objectives and have the ability to participate in progressive change and transformation, including widening the scope for commercialisation.
For an informal discussion about this post please contact Lorraine Cameron, Principal Officer Food Control on 01482 396282 (or 396013)
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Get in touch for more information.
- Name
- Lorraine Cameron
- Role
- Principal Officer Food Control
- lorraine.cameron@eastriding.gov.uk
- Phone
- 01482 396282
Additional information
Remote working
The Council offers many remote working opportunities as part of our commitment to providing flexibility wherever possible for our employees.
Pay and reward
The Council is undertaking a review of pay and reward as part of its ambitions to attract and retain employees by having effective pay and development structures in place to support modern ways of working and to support the provision of Council services which meet local priorities. Please note that the future terms and conditions of this post may change following the outcome of this review.
Internal Candidates
If you already work for the council and have an Employee Self Service (ESS) account, please login to apply online using your ESS username and password.
Travel
Some travel across East Riding of Yorkshire may be required, applicants must be able to transport themselves.