Mohammad Ahmad Abdel Aziz Al Jarrah
MAKKAH,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Experienced Food Safety Manager skilled in ISO 22000 compliance and HACCP principles. Implemented CAPA processes, conducted audits, and managed fire safety measures, including risk assessments and evacuation procedures. Coordinated emergency drills and oversaw CPR programs to enhance incident command systems and protect operations. Committed to upholding safety and quality standards while advancing continuous improvement initiatives.
Food Safety, Risk Management, Emergency Preparedness, Fire & Life Safety, Security Operations, Training & Development
Executive Hotel Consultant with over 20 years of leadership experience in Hospitality Food Safety, ISO 22000, HACCP, Emergency Preparedness, First Aid Training, Fire & Life Safety, Security Operations, Risk Management and Organizational Development, Learning & Development Manager.
Overview
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Languages
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• Oversaw food safety operations for 5 consecutive Hajj seasons,
Work History
Executive Food Safety Consultant
- Conduct food safety audits and document findings for follow-up actions.
- Oversee daily operations to improve food safety compliance.
- Implement ISO 22000 systems and maintain programme documentation.
- Operate HACCP programmes to control food safety hazards.
- Manage regulatory compliance activities and prepare required submissions.
- Prepare internal audits and compile evidence for audit review.
- Support certification by coordinating audit readiness and action tracking.
- Support food defence planning to protect products and premises.
- Train staff on food safety practices and correct handling procedures.
- Coordinate food recall processes to safeguard consumer safety and brand integrity.
- Develop SOPs for consistent process control across production activities.
- Assess supplier capabilities to confirm adherence to quality standards.
Food Safety Consultant | Hajj Catering Operations (5 Hajj Seasons)
- Implemented Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) in accordance with ISO 22000 and HACCP principles.
- Ensured compliance with Saudi food safety regulations and Ministry of Hajj requirements, safeguarding public health.
- Oversaw large-scale catering kitchens for Hajj pilgrims across five seasons, ensuring adherence to operational standards.
- Conducted daily inspections of central kitchens, food preparation areas, food distribution points, and storage facilities.
- Monitored food receiving, storage, preparation, cooking, hot holding, cold holding, transportation, and meal distribution.
- Performed hygiene inspections for food handlers, equipment, facilities, and sanitation practices.
- Led corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for food safety non-conformities, enhancing overall safety protocols.
- Ensured safe food production under high-volume operational conditions serving thousands of pilgrims daily.
- Conducted risk assessments and implemented preventive controls during peak operational periods.
- Coordinated with catering contractors, supervisors, and operational management teams.
Certified First Aid & CPR Instructor | ERS
AHA
Certified First Aid & CPR Instructor | Emergency Response Trainer
Dozens of Training Courses Delivered to Hospitality & Catering Personnel
• Designed and delivered 30+ training courses in First Aid, CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), and Emergency Response for hotel staff, security teams, and catering personnel.
• Trained over 400 participants in life-saving techniques, including wound care, choking relief, cardiac arrest response, and emergency evacuation procedures.
• Developed customized emergency preparedness protocols for hotels, including fire evacuation drills, crowd management, and crisis communication plans.
• Ensured all training programs complied with international standards and Saudi Civil Defense requirements.
• Conducted regular refresher courses and competency assessments to maintain high readiness levels across all properties.
Education
Bachelor of VET. MED. - VETERINARY MEDICINE
CAIRO UNIV.
05.1997
Skills
- Food safety management and ISO 22000 compliance
- HACCP principles and PRPs
- CCPs monitoring
- Fraud prevention and recall procedures
- Audit processes and corrective actions
- Verification and validation techniques
- Root cause analysis
- Risk assessment methods
- Emergency planning and business continuity strategies
- Contingency planning
- Workplace safety protocols and compliance auditing
- First aid & CPR
- Safety officer responsibilities and oversight
- Evacuation plans and equipment inspections
- First aid management and employee training initiatives
Certification
- ISO22000 Lead Auditor
- PMP
- Mini MBA
- American Heart Association
- Egyptian Red Crescent
- TOT
- Stanford Training Consultant
- TVTC Trainer
- IBDL
Accomplishments
- Contributed to the design and implementation of food safety systems for food and hospitality issues.
- Trained over 4,000 trainees.
- Delivered over 300 training programs.
- Participated in the preparation of the Red Crescent First Aid Manual.
Training Portfolio
- Food Safety
- HACCP
- ISO22000
- Emergency Response
- CPR
- AED
- Fire Fighting
- Evacuation
- Customer Service
- Leadership
- Communication
- Time Management
- Stress Management
- Team Building
Value Proposition
Why Hire Me?
- One professional can manage four critical hotel departments.
- Reduce operational risks.
- Improve food safety compliance.
- Increase emergency preparedness.
- Build a strong internal training culture.
- Reduce audit findings.
- Improve guest safety.
- Prepare hotels for international certifications.
Hospitality Expertise
- Hotel Kitchens - Fine Dining - Central Kitchen - Butchery
- Coffee Shops - Buffet Restaurants
- Room Service - Banquet Operations
- Receiving Area - Stores - Stewarding - Waste Management
- Pastry - Staff Cafeteria - Bakery
- Cold Kitchen -Water Sampling - Ice Machines
- Pest Control - Housekeeping Coordination - Laundry Hygiene - Swimming Pool Hygiene
- Food Transportation - Temperature Monitoring
Languages
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
German
Intermediate (B1)
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & DIGITAL PRODUCTIVITY
- Daily AI application for operational efficiency, data analysis, and decision support.
- Advanced prompt engineering for business, technical, and training content.
- AI-assisted development of SOPs, policies, manuals, and reports.
- Designing professional training materials, presentations, and learning content using AI-powered tools.
- AI-assisted development of HACCP, ISO 22000, food safety, and emergency preparedness documentation.
- AI-assisted preparation of executive reports, proposals, business plans, and professional correspondence.
Languages
Arabic Native
English Fluent
German Intermediate
PROFESSIONAL PHILOSOPHY
I believe that effective hospitality leadership is built upon proactive risk management, continuous improvement, operational excellence, staff development and uncompromising commitment to guest
Timeline
Bachelor of VET. MED. - VETERINARY MEDICINE
CAIRO UNIV.
Executive Food Safety Consultant
Food Safety Consultant | Hajj Catering Operations (5 Hajj Seasons)
Certified First Aid & CPR Instructor | ERS
AHA