Overview

What’s involved

A food safety officer or supervisor working in seafood post-harvest operations is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the required food safety plan and quality standards for the business. The food safety plan is a document that outlines the food safety program of a business and outlines the food safety and quality standards required for all seafood products produced or packaged at the site.

How do they spend their day?

Food safety officers/supervisors oversee the food safety and quality requirements of a seafood business with tasks such as:

  • Promoting workplace food safety and quality standards
  • Training employees to follow food safety program protocols
  • Ensuring food hygiene practices are in place and followed
  • Monitoring and auditing food labeling requirements
  • Attending food safety and quality meetings
  • Keeping food safety and quality records

Occupation Insights

Average salary
$70,000 - $90,000 per year
Skills you will use
Teamwork
Food safety and hygiene
Food safety and quality

SFI40219 Certificate IV in Seafood Post Harvest Operations and Food Safety Supervisor course.

A relevant degree or qualification in food science, food technology, post-harvest operations or a related field is often preferred. Knowledge of food safety regulations and practices, particularly in the seafood industry, is important.

Australian Food Safety and Quality standards, food labelling requirements, food hygiene practices, seafood packaging, seafood storage, seafood tracing records and product recall requirements.

Leadership, responsible, enjoys teamwork