Associate Consultant — Food Safety & Sustainability
Summary
An Associate Consultant advises food manufacturers and F&B operators in Singapore on food safety, quality compliance, and sustainability, developing systems and documentation to meet SFA, ISO, and ESG standards.
Eduquest CAS is the consultancy and advisory arm of Eduquest International Institute, a leading Singapore-based professional training and certification institute. We deliver specialist Food Safety, Quality & Compliance, and Sustainability & ESG advisory services to clients in the food manufacturing, F&B, and hospitality sectors across Singapore and the region.
Our Associate Consultants work alongside our team to provide clients with practical, operationally-ready advice and documentation — helping them achieve regulatory compliance, certification readiness, and sustainability goals.
SPECIALIST TRACKS WE ARE HIRING FOR :
We are seeking experienced practitioners in one or both of the following tracks:
🛡 Food Safety & Quality
Work with food manufacturers, central kitchens, and F&B operators to build FSMS, achieve certification, and meet SFA / FSSA 2025 requirements.
Specialist areas:
› HACCP & FSMS Development
› ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000 v6
› BRCGS Issue 9
› GMP / GHP / CAPA
› SFA Compliance & FSSA 2025
› Halal Consultancy (MUIS)
› Central Kitchen Setup
› F&B Product Development
🌿 Sustainability & ESG
Guide F&B and food manufacturing clients through ESG reporting, food waste strategy, sustainable packaging, and carbon reduction roadmaps.
Specialist areas:
› ESG Gap Analysis & Reporting
› GRI / ISSB Framework Alignment
› Food Waste Audit & Strategy
› Sustainable Packaging Advisory
› Carbon Footprint Roadmap
› NEA / MSE Compliance
› Sustainability Training
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Conduct gap analyses, risk assessments, and compliance audits at client sites across Singapore
Develop and implement Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) tailored to each client's operations and food sector
Prepare clients for ISO 22000, FSSC 22000 Version 6, and BRCGS Issue 9 third-party certification audits
Draft practical, operationally-ready deliverables — including manuals, SOPs, HACCP plans, CAPA reports, and ESG disclosures
Advise on SFA regulations, FSSA 2025 compliance, MUIS Halal requirements, and NEA / MSE sustainability guidelines
Conduct internal auditor training and capacity-building workshops for client teams where required
Collaborate with the Eduquest CAS team to uphold quality standards, branding, and client satisfaction across all engagements
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Minimum 3 years of hands-on industry experience in food safety, quality assurance, or sustainability within the food industry
Formal qualifications in Food Science, Food Technology, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
HACCP, ISO 22000 Lead Auditor, FSSC 22000, or equivalent professional certification (preferred)
Up-to-date knowledge of Singapore's regulatory landscape — SFA, FSSA 2025, MUIS, NEA, and MSE frameworks
Proven ability to develop clear, professional documentation independently and deliver to agreed timelines
Strong interpersonal and communication skills — you will represent Eduquest CAS directly with clients
Self-driven, organised, and comfortable managing multiple client engagements concurrently
WHAT WE OFFER
💰 Engagement model
Project fee or day rate per assignment
📅 Flexibility
Work around your own schedule and commitments
🌐 Client access
Diverse F&B and food manufacturing clients
🏷 Brand & support
Deliver under the Eduquest CAS brand
📋 Resources
Templates, tools and proven methodology
📈 Growth
Expand your consultancy portfolio and network
ℹ Note: Fees are agreed per Project Schedule prior to each engagement. Associate Consultants work as independent contractors and are responsible for their own income tax obligations. GST-registered consultants may invoice GST at the prevailing rate.
Send us your CV and a brief note on your area of specialization and your availability.
We look forward to welcoming experienced practitioners to the Eduquest CAS family.