Food Control Officer

The job itself

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the council’s Food Services team as a Food Control Officer based in Goole with blended working opportunities. We are looking for an experienced individual qualified to degree level, with drive, enthusiasm, and transferable regulatory enforcement skills.

The main responsibilities for this post include the enforcement of food control legislation in high and medium risk food premises, investigating food complaints and food borne illnesses, food/water sampling and supporting/advising local food businesses. Officers are also required to contribute to aspects of policy and procedural development for the service overall and give advice to local business. The post holder may also need to deputise for the team Principal Officer Food Control on occasion. This position is equivalent to that of an Environmental Health Officer who is competent to deliver official food controls.

Professionalism, excellent communication skills, a positive ‘can do’ attitude, the ability to work both with minimal supervision and as part of a team towards shared goals are essential, as is a flexible approach. Successful candidates will be expected to use the full range of enforcement powers and tools, as well as giving regulatory advice and guidance to local businesses.

Candidates will match the baseline qualification and competency requirements of the Food Law Practice Guidance (England) for this role and have experience in regulatory activity, particularly in food law enforcement.

If you are looking for a challenge and rewarding role, are resilient, adaptable to change and have good interpersonal skills then this could be the job for you.

For an informal discussion about this post please contact Lorraine Cameron Principal Officer (Food Control) on 07971 336612.