The Food Hygiene Supervisor ensures the business complies with all relevant food safety standards and codes. They also update the food safety program, ensure all staff know how and when to manage records, and check the business for food safety breaches.

The food hygiene supervisor reports to the assistant director of catering.

Key Interactions

• Executive Chef.
• Sous Chef.
• Infection Control.
• Food Services.
• Dietary Department.

Job Summary Responsibilities:

Ensure that department practices are followed by established food safety rules and standards and food safety jobs in Qatar.

Specific Responsibility:

Demonstrate knowledge and application of HMC’s mission, vision, and values

• Ensure that food-handling practices are within acceptable standards.
• Enforce food safety rules in the work area.
• Analyse and recommend effective measures to prevent food contamination.
• Countercheck the temperature of all equipment (hot and cold), including humidity.
• Monitor cleaning and disinfection of all equipment and kitchen premises.
• Supervise pest control activities.
• Investigate complaints arising from food contamination due to improper handling.
• Investigate and take necessary action in case of food poisoning or foodborne illness outbreak.
• Implement measures to avoid food spoilage and wastage and ensure proper waste disposal.
• Ensure that staff observe personal hygiene and adequate decorum.
• Refer sick personnel (food handlers), especially those with diarrhoea, to the staff clinic and recommend.
• Temporary removal from work in food preparation
• Coordinate with other departments on matters concerning food safety to maintain a healthy and safe environment for food preparation, handling, and distribution.

Educational Qualifications and Certificates Baccalaureate 2 BTS or equivalent in F&B or hotel management Advanced Food Hygiene

Food Hygiene Supervisor Years of Experience:

• Two years in 3 or 4 stars or equal in hotels, cruises, and hospitality.
• Leading or supervising a team.