Catering Hygiene Officer for a leading Catering Company in the Abu Dhbai UAE. This is an excellent long-term opportunity for experienced food safety professionals who are passionate about maintaining high hygiene standards, regulatory compliance, and workplace safety within catering and food service operations. Catering Hygiene Officer, sanitation compliance, and occupational health & safety in catering operations, this is your opportunity to advance your career in the UAE food industry.
Job Responsibilities
As a Hygiene Officer, you will play a critical role in ensuring food safety compliance, sanitation control, and health & safety implementation across catering units and food production facilities.
1. Hygiene Policy Development & Implementation
- Develop, implement, and monitor hygiene policies, SOPs, and sanitation programs in compliance with UAE local health authority regulations and international food safety standards.
- Ensure adherence to HACCP principles, food safety management systems, and best hygiene practices across all departments.
- Conduct regular internal hygiene audits and inspections to maintain high operational standards.
2. Regulatory Compliance & Food Safety Management
- Ensure strict compliance with sanitation, health, and occupational safety standards within catering kitchens, food service areas, and production environments.
- Coordinate with regulatory authorities during inspections and audits.
- Maintain proper documentation, records, and compliance reports as required by UAE food safety regulations.
3. Hazard Identification & Corrective Action
- Identify potential contamination risks, food safety hazards, and sanitation failures.
- Implement immediate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Conduct root cause analysis in case of non-conformities and food safety incidents.
- Monitor pest control programs, waste management systems, and cleaning schedules.
4. Training & Awareness
- Conduct hygiene and food safety training sessions for kitchen staff, food handlers, and support teams.
- Promote a strong food safety culture across the organization.
- Ensure proper implementation of personal hygiene standards, temperature monitoring, and cleaning verification procedures.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, or a related field.
- NEBOSH IGC (International General Certificate).
- Level 4 Food Safety Certification (L4).
- IOSH Certification.
- 4–6 years of proven experience in food safety, hygiene supervision, or quality control within catering, hospitality, or food manufacturing environments.
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