Health & Hygiene Officer Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Health & Hygiene Officer to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Interacts with all department heads within Deck, Technical and Hotel onboard in relation to sanitation and hygiene onboard;
- Reports significant public health issues to the Hotel Director, Executive Chef and nominated Public Officer ashore;
- Ensure culinary team members work according to the standards set out by UKPH/USPH and HACCP;
- Responsible for ensuring that all cleaning supplies and consumables are used economically, and wastage is minimized;
- Controls and implements the vessel’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programme;
- Manages the garbage room ensuring correct segregation, disposal and landing in line with MARPOL requirements;
- Implements work schedules for all cleaning team members taking into account ILO Work and Rest hours ensuring guidelines are adhered to;
- Monitor and reports on use of temperature and sanitation logs;
- Responsible for the implementation, regulation and monitoring of UKPH/USPH standards onboard;
- Ensures sufficient levels and storage of chemicals and cleaning equipment;
- Ensures all areas and departments are prepared for Port Health (PH) inspections;
- Responsible for the appearance and cleanliness of all Sanitation team members;
- Maintains, inputs and organises all logs of Health & Hygiene training onboard;
- Maintains knowledge of best practice and regulations, including MARPOL V and US/UK/Canadian PH, briefing Line Managers onboard as required;
- Provides training to F&B and Housekeeping staff in UKPH/USPH practices.
Requirements:
- All certificates as required by the STCW code for this position;
- Demonstrated experience in motivating, leading and engaging a diverse workforce to increase synergy and improve productivity;
- Previous experience as Sanitation Officer/Health & Hygiene Officer onboard a Cruise ship or 4/5* hotel/resort;
- Knowledge of Vessel Sanitation Program and USPH regulations and procedures;
- Good command of the English language;
- Passionate about people and able to handle guest complaints with a smile;
- Excellent organizational skills and able to juggle several operations in one go;
- Basic knowledge of HACCP rules and regulations.