Job Summary
The Hygiene Officer ensures that the hotel complies with all hygiene, sanitation, food safety, and health regulations. The role involves monitoring cleanliness standards, conducting inspections, training staff on hygiene procedures, and ensuring a safe environment for guests and employees.
Key Responsibilities
Hygiene & Sanitation
- Monitor cleanliness and sanitation standards throughout the hotel.
- Conduct regular inspections of kitchens, restaurants, guest areas, storage rooms, laundry, and staff facilities.
- Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety, and local health regulations.
- Verify proper cleaning and disinfection procedures are followed.
Food Safety
- Inspect food handling, preparation, storage, and serving practices.
- Monitor food temperatures and storage conditions.
- Ensure proper labeling and stock rotation (FIFO).
- Investigate food safety incidents and implement corrective actions.
Training & Awareness
- Conduct hygiene and sanitation training for hotel employees.
- Educate staff on personal hygiene and safe food handling practices.
- Promote hygiene awareness programs across departments.
Audits & Compliance
- Prepare for health authority inspections and audits.
- Maintain hygiene records, checklists, and documentation.
- Report non-compliance issues and recommend corrective measures.
- Ensure compliance with hotel brand standards and government regulations.