Assistant Hygiene Manager

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts in Hong Kong is focused on maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene, requiring strict adherence to operational procedures. This role encompasses a range of responsibilities, including overseeing supplier operations and ensuring quality and safety in food handling practices.

Applicants should be prepared to uphold rigorous standards, ensuring rapid temperature control and sanitation in all areas of food storage and preparation. The successful candidate will contribute to a culture of trust and acceptance, actively participating in ongoing training and compliance activities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with supplier operating licenses.
• Conduct daily temperature control checks for chillers.
• Maintain food stock rotation practices.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Tracking system for control of supplier operating licenses
• Daily checklist by shift for chiller temperature control
• Control of dry store food rotation
• Specification / quality / delivery records for perishable food items
• Items to be removed from delivery packaging and transferred in washable containers
• Sufficient and well‑maintained refrigeration equipment functioning at correct temperatures
• Daily spot check on storage conditions and holding temperatures
• Food stock rotation practices are adhered to
• Segregation of all raw and cooked food procedures are strictly observed
• To carry out sanitizing / disinfection procedures
• Temperature and time controls are in place to ensure all cooking is thorough and properly carried out
• To ensure rapid chilling after cooking
• Appropriate holding for hot temperatures until serving
• Food not consumed must be disposed of immediately
• Sanitation / disinfection of all critical surfaces and utensils
• Correct concentration for chemical products
• Application of correct chemical for correct use
• Items protected from contamination after disinfection
• Suitable methods are used to make sure that cleaning is effective
• To check the temperature of wash and rinse
• All equipment used for cleaning are to be hygienically stored
• Cleaning products are to be safely stored away from food
• Cleaning products must be properly labeled and identified
• Participation of all staff in the Food Safety training
• Full respect of Food Handling best practices
• Top management is fully aware of high‑risk areas for food‑borne illnesses
• Recommendation for future improvement
• High confidentiality from internal results
• Full integrity in carrying the Audits
• Matters pertaining to food safety and hygiene

Equal Employment Opportunity

IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.