Hygiene Officer

Job description

At Sheraton, we go above and beyond in everything we do. We are inspired by our guests and one another – and are driven to make things better. We love what we do, and we give it all we've got – on property and off. When guests stay with us, it's not just a room with a bed that they're buying. It's an experience. We're looking for someone who is ready to go beyond in everything they do. If you are someone with a genuine drive to improve your life and the lives of those around you, we encourage you to explore careers with Sheraton.

Desired profile

Qualifications :

JOB SUMMARY

Position is responsible for ensuring that operations are in compliance with hygiene and food safety standards.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 3 years experience in the housekeeping or related professional area.

OR

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; 1 year experience in housekeeping or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Managing Hygiene and Food Safety Operations

• Ensures compliance with Brand Standard Audit (BSA) requirements of Marriott International throughout the operations.

• Ensures compliance with the documentation system in the BSA through out the operations.

• Advises and supervises food handlers on the proper food handling practices and ensures their observance.

• Identifies key areas of risk in various food operations for early remedial actions.

• Ensures compliance with food and hygiene regulations, licensing conditions and codes of practice relating to food businesses.

• Acts as a focal point of contact with the Food & Environment Hygiene Department (FEHD).

• Provides technical advice on product labeling issues for fulfilling government requirements.

• Provides in-house food hygiene training for all the food handlers, (e.g. new hires and trainees).

• Handles complaints or enquiries from customers and FEHD on food hygiene matters.

• Conducts daily kitchen inspections on the personal, environmental and food hygiene conditions and provides a corrective action plan and keeps records on the findings.

• Checks daily cleaning status in kitchens with respective kitchen managers and stewarding.

• Ensures the temperature of refrigerators and freezers are up to the standard.

• Coordinates microbial food tests with kitchens and laboratory in case of new products/suppliers and suspected food borne illness complaints.

• Conducts monthly vendor inspection with the Purchasing and Executive Chef.

• Conducts monthly internal BSA inspection with Executive Chef and Stewarding.

• Conducts monthly TOP5 kitchen/equipment condition inspection, and identify non-conformities/defects with the Engineering.

• Liaises with Pest Control Company for any ad hoc pest issues in the operations, and reviews the pest control performance.

• Maintains and makes improvements to hygiene standards.

• Maintains documentation on all hygiene and food safety standards throughout the operation.

• Works closely with the Learning team and conducts Great Food Safe Food Training sessions to all food handlers.

• Regularly review and refresh the food safety standards of all food handlers within the hotel premises.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.