Senior Specialist, Nordic Food Safety & Quality (12 months)

Job Description

This is a maternity leave cover of 12 months.

Are you ready to take food safety to the next level? We’re looking for a sharp and proactive Senior Specialist, Food Safety and Quality to lead the charge in keeping our operations across our Nordic foodora markets (Sweden and Norway) safe, compliant, and efficient. From managing food safety programs to handling permits for regulated products like tobacco, pharmacy, and alcohol, this role puts you at the heart of it all. You’ll be the bridge between our business and regulatory bodies, ensuring that standards aren’t just met—they’re exceeded.  If you’re ready to make your mark and take on a role that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and let’s make it happen!

Your Mission

• Ensure that store operations are compliant with local regulations and company policies in terms of food safety and regulated products 

• Implement HACCP plans, SOPs, and food safety protocols

• Manage product recalls, investigate complaints and food poisonings

• Monitor and manage permits and licenses for regulated products, including tobacco, pharmacy products, alcohol, and other controlled items

• Conduct regular internal audits to assess compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.

• Be a hands on role model for the compliance culture in store

• Be the POC for local authorities

We are looking for a true foodorian who enjoys working in a fast paced environment and dares to go further. To thrive in this role we believe that you have strong problem- solving abilities and enjoy taking on new challenges. If you also have a hands- on approach you will come far in this role! Since you will be in contact with many different internal and external stakeholders, your communication skills will be crucial to achieve results.

Our selection process is continuous and the ad may close before the recruitment process is completed, if we’ve moved forward to the screening or interview phase.

Note: This position requires flexibility and frequent traveling in Sweden and Norway.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in food science or similar 

• A minimum of 3 years of experience working with food safety management systems and HACCP

• Proven experience dealing with authorities and managing permits 

• Meticulous with an eye for details

• Good English skills in speech and writing, as well as fluent in Swedish, both in speech and writing

Additional Information

• Wellness allowance topped with the opportunity to participate in many work/life balance initiatives at foodora such as reduced price on massage.

• Employee discount at foodora (woho!) and awesome friday breakfasts!

• Occupational pension, incl. premium exemption insurance, accident insurance and life insurance.

• foodora Learning - Monthly learning sessions about different topics, such as the q-commerce industry, negotiation techniques and project management combined with a structured onboarding and inspiring courses within our learning tool Sana

• Great deals at Benify (for e.g. gym membership, e-bikes hotels, audiobooks, streaming services, clothes, kitchen supplies… and so much more!

• Awesome AW’s and (pink) parties!