We currently have a temporary post that has become available working for a Council the in the South West's Food and Health and Safety Team. This is an exciting opportunity to get involved with a busy city based team with a wide range of premises and a varied workload.
We require candidates that have suitable experience to undertake food safety inspections, re-visits, identify where enforcement action is required and escalate to existing staff and also respond to customer service requests. You will be expected to complete inspection reports, establish and allocate food hygiene ratings and prepare schedules of work for food business operators. You will also be expected to investigate complaints relating to poor food hygiene practices and advise business on improvements and update customers.
The Environmental Health Officer must have experience of undertaking food hygiene inspections and responding to service requests. Food standards and health and safety experience is desirable. Environmental Health Officers must have obtained an Environmental Health Board of Registration Certificate (EHRB). The contract is initially for immediate start until March 2022 with a view to extending this as required. Health skills related to imported foods desirable but not essential.