Hisham Bashir

Dedicated Food Safety & Compliance Specialist with over 8 years of hands-on experience in the UAE. Expert in conducting high-volume risk-based, targeted and random inspections and enforcing local food safety regulations through evidence-based reporting and corrective actions identification. Proven track record in investigating food safety complaints, identifying hazards, and educating food handlers to maintain the highest standards of personal hygiene and regulatory compliance.

FOOD CONTROL INSPECTOR at Al Dhaid City Municipality (2018-04 – Present)

• Conducted 9000+ risk-based, routine, and complaint-based food safety inspections across diverse food business operators, identifying non-conformances and ensuring alignment with UAE food safety regulations and standards.
• Earned recognition for designing and implementing a streamlined inspection and follow-up program that reduced operational overlaps by 80%, significantly improving inspection efficiency and resource utilization across multiple sites.
• Identified root causes of recurring violations and implemented targeted training programs to address this issue leading to 60% reduction in repeat violations.
• Facilitated recall and withdrawal operations for non-conforming food products, coordinating with relevant regulatory authorities, stakeholders and team members achieving 100% containment and resolution success.
• Managed and delivered standards specifications and technical regulations harmonization program elevating compliance by more than 40% across selected food business operators
• Analysed inspection data to identify trends, support enforcement strategies, and recommend corrective actions that improved outcomes and reduced violations.
• Developed and delivered targeted training sessions for 200+ food business operators, focusing on trending violations and recurring non-compliance patterns, which strengthened regulatory awareness.
• Supported 50+ new food establishments through trade licensing, pre-opening inspections, and regulatory guidance, streamlining the approval process.
• Trained 20+ junior inspectors and student trainees, enhancing departmental capability, ensuring inspection consistency, and promoting a better understanding of food safety principles among future professionals.
• Contributed to national strategic projects and assessments focused on food control systems, standards conformity, and public-health initiatives.
• Built and maintained positive, collaborative relationships with colleagues across different government entities, facilitating effective information sharing and coordination
• Committed to continuous professional development by attending conferences, webinars, and specialized training sessions focused on food safety and emerging trends in the food industry.

FMCG Storekeeper at Emirates Facilities Management (2017-07 – 2018-04)

• Optimized inventory accuracy by implementing daily counts and variance checks, reducing stock discrepancies by 85% and improving audit readiness.
• Streamlined goods-receiving processes by coordinating with suppliers, cutting unloading and verification time by 20% during peak demand periods.
• Maintained product freshness through strict FEFO/expiry-date monitoring, preventing losses and ensuring 100% compliance with food safety standards.
• Improved warehouse organization by redesigning shelf layouts and labeling systems, increasing picking speed and reducing order-preparation errors.
• Enhanced stock replenishment efficiency by forecasting fast-moving items and coordinating timely restocking, ensuring uninterrupted product availability.
• Upheld strict food safety and pest control procedures by maintaining excellent hygiene and cleaning standards, monitoring risks, and conducting regular inspections

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Agriculture (Food Science and Technology) – Sudan University of Science and Technology (2016-12 – 2016-12)