Food Safety Intern - Luxury Hospitality (Dubai)

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Limited; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxurious hotel in Dubai is seeking a Food Safety Intern to support the Food Safety and Hygiene team. Responsibilities include monitoring and improving food safety standards, assisting with daily hygiene checks, ensuring compliance with standards, and coordinating with laboratories. Candidates should have a degree in Food Microbiology, Food Science, or Food Technology, along with strong communication skills and a basic understanding of food safety principles. This internship offers valuable learning opportunities and a focus on colleague wellness.

Benefits

Learning and development programs

Health benefits and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Recognized degree or postgraduate diploma in Food Microbiology, Food Science, or Food Technology is a must.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to engage and collaborate with different departments.
• Basic understanding of food safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Food Safety team with daily hygiene checks across all Food & Beverage Outlets.
• Ensure that food handling colleagues follow proper personal hygiene and grooming standards.
• Ensure all food deliveries meet quality, temperature, and labelling requirements.
• Provide support in maintaining and updating the Food Safety records and training records.
• Coordinate with third-party laboratory and organize food sampling.
• Assist in sample collection and follow-up on laboratory results.
• Observe and report any non-compliances to the Food Safety team for corrective action.
• Support pest management and follow up on corrective actions with relevant departments.
• Assist in monitoring cleaning and sanitizing procedures in the Food & Beverage outlets.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Basic understanding of food safety principles

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Degree or postgraduate diploma in Food Microbiology, Food Science, or Food Technology

Job description

A luxurious hotel in Dubai is seeking a Food Safety Intern to support the Food Safety and Hygiene team. Responsibilities include monitoring and improving food safety standards, assisting with daily hygiene checks, ensuring compliance with standards, and coordinating with laboratories. Candidates should have a degree in Food Microbiology, Food Science, or Food Technology, along with strong communication skills and a basic understanding of food safety principles. This internship offers valuable learning opportunities and a focus on colleague wellness.