HYGIENE officer

Day-to-Day operation

1. Hygiene Inspections: Conducting regular inspections of all food production, storage, and service areas to ensure compliance with hygiene and sanitation standards.
2. Training and Education: Providing food hygiene training for all new hires and ongoing training for existing staff. This includes educating staff on proper food handling practices and personal hygiene.
3. Policy Implementation: Developing and implementing hygiene policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Ensuring that these policies are followed consistently across all departments.
4. Risk Assessment: Identifying key areas of risk in various food operations and taking preemptive remedial action to mitigate these risks.
5. Supplier Audits: Conducting audits of suppliers to ensure they meet the hotel's hygiene and safety standards. This includes evaluating their food safety practices and product quality.
6. Pest Control Management: Managing and maintaining an effective pest control system to prevent infestations and ensure a safe environment.
7. Waste Management: Overseeing the waste disposal system to ensure it is handled in a hygienic and environmentally friendly manner.
8. Compliance Monitoring: Ensuring compliance with local regulatory laws and international standards in food safety. This includes conducting internal audits and evaluating corrective actions for any non-conformances.
9. Documentation and Reporting: Keeping detailed records of hygiene inspections, training sessions, and any incidents. Reporting maintenance needs, accidents, and unsafe work conditions to management.
10. Collaboration: Working closely with other departments, such as the kitchen, housekeeping, and engineering, to ensure a coordinated approach to hygiene and safety.

This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to maintaining high hygiene standards. It's a vital position that helps ensure the safety and satisfaction of both guests and staff.

What we need from you

• Bachelor’s degree, higher education qualification or equivalent in relevant field

• Two to Three years’ experience in a similar role

• International luxury hotel chain background

• GCC exposure

• English Fluency is required 

• Arabic Fluency is preferred

Teamwork and Flexibility

In addition to the tasks outlined above, all team members are expected to demonstrate flexibility and a collaborative spirit. This may involve taking on additional responsibilities as needed, especially during periods of high occupancy or in emergency situations. Your willingness to assist colleagues and contribute to the overall success of the hotel is essential in maintaining our high standards of service and guest satisfaction.

What we offer

We’ll reward all your hard work with a competitive salary and benefits.

Join us and you’ll become part of the global IHG family – and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together – we trust and support each other, we do the right thing and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care: that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve - visit www.careers.ihg.com to find out more about us.

So go on - show us how your passion and personality are the perfect fit to deliver memorable experiences to our guests.

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