Hygiene Officer

Roles and responsibilities

The Hygiene Officer will lead below responsibilities under OHS Manager of the Executive Office department Leadership:

• Implement, monitor and maintain food safety policies in line with regulatory standards.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations related to food safety and hygiene in kitchen, storage, service areas and water bottling plants.
• Assist OHS Manager in conducting regular Internal Food Safety Inspections and audits.
• Prepare Internal inspection and audit reports for Food safety & Hygiene.
• Recommend corrective actions and verify if they are completed adequately.
• Verify HACCP/ Food safety documents.
• Assist OHS Manager in food safety document updating, controlling and filing.
• Update EFST tracking sheets and ensure that all food handlers are EFST certified.
• Train staff on food handling and hygiene practices. Update training matrix and training tracking sheets.
• Assist OHS Manager in food safety incident investigation and preparation of reports.
• Verify compliance of monthly laboratory sample results for food, water, hand swabs and contact surface swabs.
• Assist OHS Manager in verifying food supplier selection and in conducting supplier audits.
• Participate in Food Safety/ HACCP meetings and assist OHS Manager in preparing the minutes of the meeting.
• Updating and communicating with the team on latest changes in local and international regulations related to food safety.
• Assist in any other requirements related to food safety and hygiene as it may arise

Desired candidate profile

Luxury hotel experience is a must
Passion for excellent service
Excellent team player and great communication skills
The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience in the same role in an international ultra-luxury resort.
Knowledge of Hygiene Standards: Thorough understanding of hygiene regulations, sanitation protocols, and health standards applicable to the specific industry (e.g., healthcare, hospitality, food service).
Attention to Detail: Ability to spot hygiene issues or areas of non-compliance and address them proactively.
Analytical Skills: Ability to assess hygiene practices, identify risks, and make recommendations for improvement.
Communication Skills: Strong ability to communicate hygiene policies and procedures clearly to staff and management.
Problem-Solving Skills: Capable of resolving issues related to hygiene practices, especially under pressure.
Organized: Strong organizational skills to ensure cleanliness standards are maintained and improvements are tracked.
Proactive: Ability to identify potential hygiene issues before they become problems and act quickly.
Leadership Skills: Ability to lead by example and motivate staff to adhere to hygiene standards.
Health-Conscious: A strong commitment to maintaining health and safety for employees and guests through proper hygiene practices.
Adaptability: Comfortable adjusting to new hygiene protocols or changes in regulations as needed.