Commercial Food & Safety Officer
| Posting date: | 28 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £55 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 November 2025 |
| Location: | TR4 9LD |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cornwall Staff Agency |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | HASCC-9737 |
Summary
Commercial Food & Safety Officer
Grade: Practitioner Grade 4
Pay: £55 per hour (paid weekly)
Contract Type: Contract - Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
Location: Cornwall
The Commercial Food & Safety Team safeguards public health and supports businesses in maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safety through effective guidance, training, and enforcement.
About the Role:
As a Commercial Food & Safety Officer, you will oversee compliance with legislation, lead and mentor colleagues, and ensure high-quality, customer-focused service delivery. You’ll process food and safety interventions, handle technical and enforcement work, and collaborate with key partners such as the HSE, UKHSA, and FSA.
Key Responsibilities:
• Ensure compliance with food and health & safety legislation and best practice.
• Coach and develop colleagues and partners to build confidence and competence.
• Manage inspections, complaints, enforcement, and export certification.
• Provide expert advice and lead projects improving service delivery.
• Promote best practice and deliver educational and compliance initiatives.
Essential Requirements:
• Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field.
• Competence to undertake food safety interventions under the Food Law Code of Practice and/or act as an inspector under the Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
• Strong knowledge of legislation, enforcement, and food hygiene standards.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and mentoring skills.
Apply now to play a key role in protecting public health and supporting safe, compliant businesses across Cornwall.
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