Hygiene Officer – Food Safety & Compliance

About the role

The Hygiene Officer will ensure that all food‑service operations meet the highest hygiene and food‑safety standards. This role involves training staff, identifying risk areas, and providing technical guidance on product labeling to comply with local regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily operations to maintain compliance with hygiene and food‑safety standards.
• Advise on proper food‑handling practices and deliver food‑hygiene training for new hires and trainees.
• Identify key risk areas in food operations and implement pre‑emptive corrective actions.
• Provide technical advice on product labeling to satisfy government requirements.
• Assist management with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and coaching employees.
• Follow all company safety, security, and confidentiality policies; report maintenance needs, accidents, or unsafe conditions.
• Maintain a clean, professional appearance and protect company assets.
• Address guest service needs and communicate clearly and professionally.
• Support team collaboration, listen to employee concerns, and uphold quality standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health or Culinary from an accredited institution.
• 2–4 years of relevant work experience in food safety or hygiene.
• Minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience.
• Relevant license or certification in food safety/hygiene.

Required skills