Food Safety Officer

Hertfordshire, UK Park Avenue Recruitment Food Safety Officer Hertfordshire £50 an hour 6-Month Contract A Council in Hertfordshire are looking for an experienced Food Safety Officer to join their team on a 6-month initial contract, paying £50 an hour. This is a busy role with a strong focus on Food Safety, with approximately 50% of the inspection workload consisting of Category D premises, alongside unrated, new and other non-categorised food businesses. The role will involve inspections, investigations, enforcement, and managing a varied caseload while supporting the wider Environmental Health service. Key Responsibilities: * Conduct programmed and reactive food hygiene inspections, with approximately 50% of the workload focused on Category D premises. * Inspect unrated, new and other non-categorised food premises. * Investigate food complaints, food poisoning notifications, and other food safety matters. * Undertake enforcement action, including notices and prosecutions where required. * Assess food businesses in line with food safety legislation and the Food Law Code of Practice. * Provide advice and guidance to food business operators. * Prepare reports, notices, and legal documentation. * Manage a varied caseload independently and ensure appropriate follow-up action. * Support the wider Environmental Health service as required. About you: The ideal candidate will bring: * Recent experience working in a Local Authority. * Strong practical experience in Food Safety and food hygiene enforcement. * A recognised Environmental Health Degree/Qualification or relevant Food Safety qualification. * Strong knowledge of food safety legislation and the Food Law Code of Practice. * Experience carrying out food hygiene inspections across a range of premises. * Experience delivering enforcement and regulatory action. * Confidence managing a varied caseload independently. * Experience preparing notices, reports, and legal documentation. * Availability for an immediate start. If you are currently looking for Food Safety/Environmental Health contract roles within Local Government, or similar opportunities in Hertfordshire, please get in touch to discuss the opportunity. Maya 📞 (phone number removed) ✉️ (url removed)