Hygiene & Quality Assurance Officer

Jobstreet SG; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A preschool service provider in the City Of London is seeking a Hygiene Manager to oversee and enforce hygiene policies. Responsibilities include training staff, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Ideal candidates should have a Diploma in Environmental Health and at least 2 years of relevant experience. This role emphasizes maintaining high hygiene standards and supporting children's safety within the preschool environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in hygiene, housekeeping, or food safety roles.
• Experience in early childhood, healthcare, or hospitality is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hygiene policies and procedures at the preschool.
• Conduct regular inspections of kitchens, classrooms, and common areas.
• Train staff on hygiene protocols and procedures.
• Prepare monthly hygiene audit reports.

Skills

Knowledge of hygiene standards

Conduct inspections and audits

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Diploma in Environmental Health or related field

WSQ certifications in hygiene

Job description

To ensure high standards of hygiene and cleanliness across the preschool centre, including classrooms, toilets, kitchen, and common areas. This role supports the health and safety of children and staff by conducting regular audits, training, and compliance checks aligned with ECDA, NEA, and internal standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee and enforce the preschool’s hygiene policies and procedures.
• Assist in implementing and monitoring health and safety protocols across the centre.

Food Safety & Regulation

• Monitor kitchen hygiene practices including chiller temperature control, dry store food rotation and expiry checks, and food handling procedures.
• Ensure compliance with NEA and ECDA food safety regulations.
• Conduct regular inspections of classrooms, toilets, kitchen, dining areas, and common spaces.
• Perform routine audits of cleaning logs, sanitation practices, and waste management.
• Identify gaps and recommend corrective actions.

Training & Development

• Train cleaning and kitchen staff on hygiene protocols including use of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and PPE.
• Conduct refresher training and onboarding hygiene orientation.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with local health regulations and internal hygiene standards.
• Prepare monthly hygiene audit reports and incident logs for senior management.
• Supervise waste segregation, collection, and disposal procedures.
• Ensure environmentally responsible practices are followed.

Inventory Management

• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies, sanitation products, and PPE.
• Ensure timely replenishment and proper storage of hygiene related items.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Diploma in Environmental Health, Public Health, Hospitality, or related field.
• WSQ certifications in hygiene or food safety preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years in hygiene, housekeeping, or food safety roles.
• Experience in early childhood, healthcare, or hospitality settings is an advantage.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of hygiene standards and health regulations.
• Ability to conduct inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good communication and training abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

KPIs

• Completion of monthly hygiene audits across all designated areas.
• Compliance rate with ECDA and NEA hygiene standards (target: ≥ 95%).
• Timely submission of hygiene reports to Internal Audit Department.
• Number of hygiene related incidents reported and resolved within SLA.
• Training sessions conducted for cleaning and kitchen staff (minimum: quarterly).
• Inventory stock levels maintained without critical shortages.
• Reduction in non-compliance findings over time (year-on-year improvement).