Reporting to the Food Services Manager, the Food Safety Coordinator will lead the development, implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of our Food Safety Management System. You will oversee HACCP programs, quality assurance processes, regulatory compliance, food safety training, and product quality initiatives to ensure our meals remain safe, nutritious, compliant and of the highest quality for our customers. This role works closely with the Cook Chill Production Manager, Logistics Supervisor and broader operational teams to drive a strong food safety culture throughout the organisation.

Key responsibilities

Maintain and continuously improve the Cook Chill Facility Food Safety Management System

Lead the development and maintenance of the HACCP Plan and supporting programs

Ensure compliance with Food Standards Australia New Zealand requirements, South Australian food legislation and aged care food safety regulations

Manage food safety audits, corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives

Coordinate responses to food safety incidents, recalls and customer complaints

Support allergen management, infection control and food safety risk management activities

Conduct GMP inspections, internal audits and system reviews





Monitor Critical Control Points and verification activities

Prepare for and facilitate third-party HACCP and customer audits

Develop and deliver food safety and HACCP training programs

About you

Extensive food safety experience within a high-volume food manufacturing, processing, distribution or production environment

Demonstrated experience developing, implementing and maintaining HACCP systems

Experience in Cook Chill extended shelf-life and Cook Freeze food production

Experience implementing food safety programs within vulnerable persons food service environments

Chef qualification and hands-on experience within production kitchens

Food safety auditing certification (Internal Auditor and/or Lead Auditor)

Tertiary qualifications in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology or a related discipline

Experience managing end-product quality control, sensory evaluations and blind taste testing

Solid analytical, reporting and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities

About us

At Meals on Wheels South Australia, we do more than deliver meals. We support the health, wellbeing and independence of thousands of South Australians every day.

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📌 Food Safety Coordinator (Adelaide)
🏢 Meals on Wheels SA
📍 Adelaide