Food inspectors are responsible for ensuring the quality and safety of food, carrying out inspections in food establishments, checking compliance with hygiene standards and legal regulations, and taking samples for examination.
The average annual salary for food controllers is €41,600 gross, which corresponds to a monthly salary of about €3,467 The salary range is from €4,34,500 to €49,800 per year, i.e. from €2,875 to €4,150 per month The starting salary after further training or training is on average between €3,500 and €4,300 per month.
In order to work as a food controller, training in food technology, nutrition science or a similar field is typically required. Supplementary training and certificates in the field of food hygiene are also an advantage.
Food controllers have a wide range of career opportunities, from working in various areas of the food industry, from production to quality assurance, or in public health, and with the right experience and training, positions in management or business consulting are also possible.
