Food Safety Inspector - Philippines

The Food Safety Inspector is responsible for evaluating and ensuring consistent implementation of food safety, product quality, and compliance standards across food production and service facilities. This role involves conducting on-site audits, performing data analysis, preparing audit reports, and ensuring compliance with local and international food safety regulations and certification requirements.

The ideal candidate is professional, detail-oriented, and committed to upholding the highest standards of food quality and safety. Fresh graduates with the right attitude and willingness to learn are encouraged to apply. Comprehensive training will be provided.

Are you a business-driven, innovative and result-oriented person, and do you want to be part of our international network? Then we are looking for you!

Become a Food Safety Inspector and embark on a journey of discovery, innovation and impact, your primary duties and responsibilities will be;

• Conduct on-site audits of restaurants, commissaries, and food service facilities according to applicable standards or client-specific protocols.
• Evaluate compliance with food safety, sanitation, quality, service, and maintenance standards.
• Perform document reviews, staff interviews, and physical inspections to assess conformance.
• Ensure that all audits are conducted accurately and completed within the planned schedule.
• Document observations and findings using designated reporting systems or mobile audit tools.
• Provide objective feedback to clients and recommend appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Assist in handling claims, appeals, and follow-up actions related to audit outcomes.
• Maintain strong, professional relationships with clients and certification partners.
• Keep updated with developments, regulations, and best practices in food safety and quality management.
• Maintain confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism throughout all auditing activities.
• Travel regularly to assigned audit sites.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Managing Director or Operations Manager.

Requirements

Educational Background and working experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Food Chemistry, Microbiology, Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Must know how to drive and hold a valid driver’s license (required for field audits).

Expected Skills & Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a good command of English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, mobile devices, and electronic reporting tools.
• Strong report-writing, interviewing, and presentation skills.
• Analytical and systematic thinker with sound decision-making skills.
• Professional, service-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Willing to travel extensively and work flexible hours.

Expected Skills & Competencies:

• Good command of spoken and written English
• Knowledge of specific quality management system standards/normative documents
• Knowledge of risks assessment
• Computer skills: Proficient in using Microsoft Office

Personality Traits:

• Ethical, i.e. fair, truthful, sincere, honest, and discreet;
• Open-minded, i.e. willing to consider alternative ideas or points of view;
• Diplomatic, i.e. tactful in dealing with people;
• Collaborative, i.e. effectively interacting with others;
• Observant, i.e. actively aware of physical surroundings and activities;
• Perceptive, i.e. instinctively aware of and able to understand situations;
• Versatile, i.e. adjusts readily to different situations;
• Tenacious, i.e. persistent and focused on achieving objectives;
• Decisive, i.e. reaches timely conclusions based on logical reasoning and analysis;
• Self-reliant, i.e. acts and functions independently;
• Professional, i.e. exhibiting a courteous, conscientious, and generally business-like demeanour in the workplace;
• Morally courageous, i.e. willing to act responsibly and ethically even though these actions may not always be popular and may sometimes result in disagreement or confrontation;
• Organized, i.e. exhibiting effective time management, prioritization, planning, and efficiency.

Our values drive our business, and our people demonstrate these attributes in all that they do. We are looking for candidates that act with integrity, demonstrate the highest level of service quality, are resilient, have an adaptive mindset and are committed to working safe, with long term view and sustainability. If you have these qualities, then we look forward to welcoming you to our global family!

Compensation & Benefits/ Working Conditions (Optional)

• Competitive Salary
• Inspection and Travel Allowances
• Hybrid Work Arrangement
• Paid Training (Local & Abroad)
• Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Annual Salary Increase
• Enjoy & Participate in Fun Company Engagement Activities
• Convertible to Cash Leave Benefits
• Life and Accident Insurance
• Work and Collaborate with Colleagues Abroad
• Opportunity to Travel Abroad
• Full-time Position Available
• HMO Benefits
• Fitness Benefit

Our Company

Control Union operates in Testing, Inspection and Certification. We want to be sure that everything we use is safe and reliable – for ourselves and for the world around us. Certification, inspections and laboratory testing provide that assurance. They protect our society, health and environment, while contributing to sustainability and risk prevention. Together, we work towards a better world – locally and globally.

Disclaimer: Please do not expect our team to respond if you do not meet the specified requirements.