Hygiene manager Job Description
A Hygiene Manager oversees cleanliness standards in a business environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Key tasks include developing hygiene protocols, training staff, and conducting regular audits.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement hygiene policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local and international regulations and standards.
- Conduct regular hygiene audits to identify areas of improvement and develop action plans to address any issues.
- Ensure all hygiene equipment and tools are properly maintained and calibrated to ensure their effectiveness.
- Train and educate staff on hygiene best practices, including proper handwashing, cleaning techniques, and waste disposal procedures.
- Investigate and report any incidents of foodborne illness or other hygiene-related incidents, and implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Collaborate with other departments, such as food safety and quality assurance, to ensure a comprehensive approach to hygiene management.
- Develop and manage hygiene budgets, including forecasting and reporting on expenditures.
Requirements:
- Minimum of a bachelor's degree in public health, environmental health, hotel management & catering science or a related field
- At least 3-4 years of experience in managing hygiene programs
- In-depth knowledge of local and national hygiene regulations and laws
- Excellent communication and leadership skills to manage a team of hygiene technicians
- Experience in developing and implementing hygiene policies, procedures, and guidelines
- Ability to conduct hygiene audits, risk assessments, and implement corrective actions
- Proficiency in using hygiene equipment and technologies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve hygiene-related issues and incidents.
