Food Safety & Hygiene Coordinator

Job Description

Job Purpose

To ensure that the hotel maintains the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation in accordance with Accor standards, local health regulations, and HACCP principles. The Food Safety & Hygiene Coordinator monitors food handling practices, conducts regular inspections, and supports all departments in maintaining a safe and hygienic environment for Heartists and guests.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Accor food safety standards, HACCP requirements, and local health regulations.

• Conduct regular hygiene and sanitation inspections across kitchens, food preparation areas, storage facilities, restaurants, and staff cafeterias.

• Monitor food receiving, storage, preparation, cooking, cooling, reheating, and serving practices.

• Check and record food temperatures, refrigerator and freezer temperatures, and other critical control points.

• Ensure proper food labeling, date marking, stock rotation, and compliance with FIFO procedures.

• Monitor personal hygiene standards, including handwashing, proper uniforms, and safe food-handling practices.

• Verify cleaning and sanitizing schedules and ensure proper use and storage of cleaning chemicals.

• Conduct food safety and hygiene training for Heartists and follow up on compliance.

• Identify food safety risks, report non-conformities, and follow up on corrective actions.

• Maintain accurate food safety records, inspection reports, checklists, and HACCP documentation.

• Coordinate pest control activities and ensure appropriate preventive measures are implemented.

• Monitor food waste management and ensure safe disposal practices.

• Support internal and external audits, health inspections, and food safety assessments.

• Report any food safety incidents or potential contamination risks to the concerned department heads and management.

• Promote a strong food safety culture and continuous improvement across the hotel.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Public Health, Hospitality Management, or a related field.

• Previous experience in food safety, hygiene, or quality assurance, preferably in a hotel environment.

• Knowledge of HACCP principles, food safety regulations, and sanitation practices.

• Food safety or HACCP certification is preferred.

• Good communication, organizational, and reporting skills.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to conduct inspections and follow up on corrective actions.

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail

• Planning and organization

• Teamwork and collaboration

• Communication skills

• Problem-solving

• Accountability

• Commitment to quality and food safety

Qualifications

Additional Information

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Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.