We are looking for a responsible and detail-oriented Hygiene Officer with additional responsibility for Stewarding Supervision to ensure the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and cleanliness across the operation. The role will involve monitoring hygiene practices, conducting regular inspections, maintaining compliance with food safety standards, and supervising the stewarding team to ensure efficient cleaning and sanitation of kitchen and food production areas.

Key Responsibilities

Hygiene & Food Safety

- Monitor and maintain high standards of food hygiene, personal hygiene, and sanitation throughout the food production and service areas.
- Conduct regular hygiene inspections of kitchens, storage areas, equipment, and food handling areas.
- Ensure proper food storage, temperature control, cleaning, sanitization, and waste management procedures are followed.
- Monitor compliance with HACCP, food safety regulations, and company hygiene standards.
- Maintain hygiene checklists, inspection reports, cleaning schedules, and other relevant documentation.
- Identify hygiene risks and take appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
- Conduct regular hygiene training and awareness sessions for kitchen, stewarding, and food & beverage staff.
- Coordinate with the kitchen and F&B; teams to address hygiene-related issues promptly.
- Assist with internal and external food safety audits and ensure timely closure of observations.

Stewarding Supervision

- Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the stewarding team.
- Ensure proper cleaning and sanitization of kitchen utensils, equipment, crockery, cutlery, and work areas.
- Monitor the operation and cleanliness of dishwashing and kitchen cleaning areas.




- Prepare and maintain cleaning schedules and ensure all tasks are completed as required.
- Ensure proper use, storage, and handling of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
- Monitor chemical dilution, cleaning procedures, and safe working practices.
- Maintain adequate stock of cleaning materials, chemicals, and stewarding supplies.
- Train and guide stewards on cleaning standards, hygiene practices, safety procedures, and proper equipment handling.
- Ensure proper segregation and disposal of waste in accordance with company and environmental standards.
- Report equipment defects, maintenance requirements, and hygiene concerns to the appropriate department.

General Responsibilities

- Promote a strong culture of hygiene, cleanliness, food safety, and workplace safety.
- Maintain accurate records and reports related to hygiene and stewarding operations.
- Support management in implementing new hygiene and sanitation procedures.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, statutory requirements, and food safety regulations.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

- Masters Degree in Food Safety, Food Science, or a related field.
- Previous experience in food hygiene, quality assurance, food safety, or stewarding supervision, preferably in a hospital or hospitality environment.
- Good knowledge of HACCP, food safety, sanitation, and hygiene practices.
- Strong supervisory, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to conduct inspections, maintain documentation, and follow up on corrective actions.
- Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, sanitation procedures, and stewarding operations will be an advantage.
- Ability to work flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, as required by the operation.

Work Location: In person

📌 Hygiene Officer (India)
🏢 Mar Sleeva Medicity Palai
📍 India