Food Safety

Darwin – dnata catering & retail, Australia's premier inflight catering and retail partner, is seeking a Food Safety, Compliance and Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) professional for our Darwin Airport facility. This multi-faceted role maintains compliance, audit functions and reporting across Food Safety & Compliance and HSE, supporting the Unit Manager and national Quality Assurance and HSE leads.

We are part of the Emirates Group, with a countrywide footprint across 10 cities, 4,500+ professionals, and over 64 million meals produced annually.

You will be responsible for the entire framework and function of both Food Safety and HSE as it pertains to daily operations within our Darwin Airport facility. The role is hands-on and requires a diligent individual who can walk the floor, communicate, liaise and train staff on all aspects of hygiene, food handling, HACCP, hazard identification and key WH&S techniques, guidelines and responsibilities. The role will manage all audits (internal & external) and reporting for compliance purposes for the Darwin unit and support the Unit Manager with goals outlined by the national GMs of Quality Assurance and HSE.

In a nutshell, your main responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Food Safety & Compliance
• Conduct ad hoc and scheduled internal Food Safety/ HACCP and supplier audits
• Record all findings from Compliance audits, report back to the GM Quality Assurance, Unit Manager and relevant Team Leaders with the results, ensuring agreed actions and remedies are documented/ delivered to address findings
• Assist in conducting relevant sections of the induction process, to ensure all staff are inducted in accordance with Company and legislative requirements
• Provide specialist Food Safety/ HACCP, Halal advice to external/internal stakeholders
• Investigate, report, and analyse customer complaints, including food poisoning allegations and other safety investigations and supplier non-conformances
• Maintain current knowledge of all State and Federal Food Safety legislations (Acts, Regulations, and Compliance Codes) by accessing regular updates, attending relevant industry seminars and networking
• Report and identify areas of improvement or performance gaps to address financial or operational risks associated with non-compliance in Food Safety/ HACCP, Halal and Environmental matters
• Coordinate microbiological testing program and analysis of results
• Provide advice, support and hands-on training to develop skills and team confidence to effectively manage Food Safety/ HACCP and risk prevention
  • Health Safety & Environmental
  • Proactively promote a 'Safety First' culture, leading by example
  • Ensure signs and helpful tips are visible throughout the site to prompt proper practices
  • Assist with identifying and delivering safety and environmental improvement plans
  • Identify, mitigate and investigate safety and environmental hazards and incidents; report in accordance with relevant standards and legislation
  • Monitor health safety and environmental performance, including working with external auditors and conducting internal audits and safety inspections to ensure compliance and continual improvement
  • Support induction of new staff with safety, environment and security training
  • Maintain accurate records and prompt reporting of HSE hazards
  • Ensure staff are up to date with key HS&E training; coordinate with Training dept
  • Support first responders in triaging injured employees and coordinating medical treatment and doctor consultations
  • Coordinate communication with rehabilitation providers, insurers and the business
  • Support return-to-work plans aligned with capacity and duties
  • Prepare monthly reports for leadership on injuries and illnesses
  Qualifications & skills
  • Formal qualifications in either Microbiology, Food Safety & Tech or HS&E are essential
  • Demonstrated success in a similar role; experience in either field or both is highly desirable
  • Exposure to a fast-paced, ideally large commercial or factory setting
  • Ability to work effectively solo and within a team
  • Understanding of applicable State Health, Safety & Environment legislation and Workers' compensation or Food Health and Safety guidelines
  • Competent in documentation and records management using Microsoft Office
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to obtain a clear National Police Check ( aviation services industry)
  What's in it for you?
  • Competitive salary
  • Mon to Fri. No weekends
  • 5 weeks Annual Leave
  • Free onsite parking, meals, and uniforms
  • Career development and progression
  • Be part of a close-knit team committed to excellence
  • Discounts at retailers, discounted health insurance, novated lease option and wellbeing resources
  About Us
  

We are Australia's largest and most admired inflight catering and retail partner. We specialise in inflight catering, food manufacturing and retail. Our brands enable us to deliver extensive service capabilities. We operate 16 facilities across 12 cities, employing over 4,000 people and producing over 64 million meals annually.

dnata – part of the Emirates Group – is one of the world's largest air services providers, offering ground handling, cargo, travel, inflight catering and retail services.

For more information, visit our Australian careers website and watch a short video: https://dnatacateringcareers.com.au/

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