Food Inspector

Description

Summary: The Food Safety Inspector ensures compliance with food safety regulations and standards across the food supply chain in Qatar to protect public health. Highlights: 1. Conducts risk-based inspections and audits of food businesses 2. Enforces legal requirements and investigates foodborne illness outbreaks 3. Provides technical advice on HACCP principles and hygiene practices Job Purpose The **Food Safety Inspector** is responsible for carrying out official food controls, risk\-based inspections, and auditing activities across the food supply chain in the State of Qatar. The position ensures full compliance with MOPH food safety regulations, GSO/QS standards, Halal requirements, and import/export protocols to protect public health and prevent foodborne hazards. Key Responsibilities \& Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)1\. Regulatory Inspection \& Compliance Enforcement * Conduct risk\-based inspection visits to food businesses (restaurants, catering facilities, retail, food processing plants, warehouses, and ports of entry) in accordance with MOPH guidelines and ISO/IEC 17020 inspection standards. * Enforce legal requirements, exercising judicial enforcement powers where authorized (issuing violation notices, seizure of unfit food, or initiating administrative closures). * Inspect food packaging and labeling compliance against **GSO/QS 9** and **GSO/QS 150** standards (e.g., dual Arabic/English labeling, production/expiry dates, ingredient lists, country of origin, and Halal certification details). * Verify proper storage, temperature logs, hygiene standards, pest control practices, and FIFO stock rotation. 2\. Sampling, Testing \& Portal Traceability * Collect representative food, water, and surface swab samples according to official sampling protocols for laboratory analysis. * Utilize the electronic food safety management portal to log inspection findings, verify supplier registration status, and track food consignment clearance. * Inspect imported food shipments at border ports (sea, air, land) to verify health certificates, phytosanitary documents, and compliance before national release. 3\. Outbreak Investigation \& Emergency Response * Investigate customer complaints, suspected foodborne illness outbreaks, and instances of food contamination or adulteration. * Coordinate immediate detention, recall, or destruction procedures for unsafe or non\-compliant food items at the owner's expense. 4\. Reporting \& Stakeholder Technical Guidance * Prepare concise, evidence\-backed inspection reports and formal non\-compliance notices within required regulatory turnaround times. * Provide technical advice and guidance to Food Business Operators (FBOs) regarding HACCP principles, hygiene practices, and regulatory updates without compromising enforcement objectivity. Candidates must hold one of the following qualifications: * **Bachelor’s Degree** in: * Public Health * Food Sciences * Veterinary Medicine * A closely related field directly relevant to Food Safety * **Diploma** in a relevant food safety/inspection field. Contract \- 1 Year Interested candidate can contact \- hire@zeal\-it.co Whatsapp to 70560532 Pay: QAR5,000\.00 \- QAR10,000\.00 per month Work Location: In person