Food Safety Intern at Boxer Superstores

Minimum Requirements

• Matric certificate required.
• Tertiary qualification or short course certificates in food safety advantageous.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in retail.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene policies (e.g., FDCA, HACCP, PAS96, PRP).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Computer literate and deadline-driven.

Duties and Responsibilities

Policy and Procedure Support:

• Assist in reviewing and implementing food safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct research on legislation and assist in policy submissions.
• Provide training on policies, food safety customer care, and investigations.

External Relationships:

• Liaise with external parties regarding food safety and hygiene reports.

Risk Management:

• Identify and evaluate food safety risks and regulatory changes.
• Assist in documenting risk profiles and HIRA (Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment) documents.

Administrative Support:

• Assist in compiling reports and fulfilling administrative requirements for the Food Safety Manager.

Compliance Improvement:

• Review operational self-inspections and third-party audits.
• Follow up on corrective actions and attend operational meetings to ensure compliance.
• Schedule and manage food safety training across all levels.

Incident Management:

• Assist in handling food-related customer complaints and incident reports.
• Compile and implement corrective action plans and liaise with relevant stakeholders.

Data Management:

• Assist in managing data for the food safety management system.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of input and output data.
• Conduct food safety inspections as required.

Teamwork and Professional Development:

• Provide hands-on training for new food safety team members.
• Manage workflow efficiently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Foster a cooperative work environment and resolve conflicts effectively.