Food & Workplace Safety Officer

Epicure Catering; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Staff meals

Generous annual leave

MPF

Job summary

Epicure Catering in Hong Kong seeks a Food & Workplace Safety Officer to oversee HSE across our kitchens and service sites. You will perform hygiene and safety inspections, support HACCP compliance, deliver frontline training, and help site managers close out corrective actions.

You will work with the HSE Manager, visit multiple sites, maintain records, assist with audits, and promote a positive safety culture while ensuring safety in busy commercial kitchens and catering environments.

Qualifications

• Experience with HACCP, ISO 22000, or food safety standards.
• Experience in catering or school/institutional environments.
• Willingness to travel across sites in Hong Kong and to work early shifts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine safety inspections of kitchens and service points across Hong Kong sites.
• Monitor HACCP records, temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and pest control reports; elevate non-conformances.
• Deliver induction and refresher training to kitchen and service staff on food hygiene, allergen management, chemical handling, PPE, and safe work practices.
• Maintain HSE documentation, registers, risk assessments, and audit records.
• Assist with internal audits and inspections by regulatory departments.

Skills

Cantonese (spoken)

English (spoken)

English (written)

Chinese (written)

Education

Degree or higher diploma in Food Science/ Food Safety/ Environmental Health/ Occupational Safety and Health/ Nutrition/ Hospitality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Epicure Catering is a leading commercial catering group serving international schools and institutional clients across Asia. In Hong Kong we operate multiple school and site kitchens, serving thousands of meals every day. Food safety and workplace safety are non-negotiable in everything we do.

About the Role

We are looking for a Food & Workplace Safety Officer to support HSE (Health, Safety, Environment) oversight across our Hong Kong operations. Working closely with the HSE Manager, you will visit our kitchens and service sites regularly, carry out hygiene and safety inspections, support HACCP compliance, deliver training to frontline teams, and help site managers close out corrective actions.

This role is open to graduates with a relevant degree, as well as candidates with professional experience. What matters most is attention to detail, a practical mindset, and a genuine interest in food and workplace safety.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct routine food safety, hygiene, and workplace safety inspections across Hong Kong kitchens and service points

Monitor HACCP records, temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and pest control reports; elevate non-conformances

Support investigation of incidents, accidents, near accidents, and customer complaints, and track corrective actions to closure

Deliver induction and refresher training to kitchen and service staff on food hygiene, allergen management, chemical handling, PPE, and safe work practices

Maintain HSE documentation, registers, risk assessments, and audit records

Assist with preparation for internal audits, client audits, and inspections by the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department and Labour Department

Support allergen management controls and menu-related food safety checks

Help promote a positive safety culture on site, working alongside chefs, site managers, and operations teams

Prepare simple inspection reports and monthly HSE summaries for the HSE Manager

Requirements

Degree or higher diploma in Food Science, Food Safety, Environmental Health, Occupational Safety and Health, Nutrition, Hospitality, or a related discipline

Good spoken Cantonese and English; written Chinese and English

Willingness to travel between sites across Hong Kong and to work early morning shifts when required

Comfortable working in commercial kitchen environments (heat, noise, standing, cold rooms)

Strong attention to detail, good record-keeping habits, and confidence engaging with frontline teams

Proficient with Microsoft Office / Google Workspace

Advantageous

HACCP, ISO 22000, food hygiene, or occupational safety certification

Registered Safety Officer / Safety Supervisor qualification, or working towards one

Prior exposure to catering, food manufacturing, hospitality or retail food operations

Experience with school or institutional catering environments

Additional Requirements

Successful candidates must complete pre-employment background screening and, given our work in school environments, meet our safeguarding and child protection clearance requirements

Valid right to work in Hong Kong

What We Offer

Structured training and professional development, including support towards recognised HSE and food safety certifications

Direct mentoring from an experienced HSE Manager

Clear career path towards senior HSE and food safety roles within a growing regional group

Competitive salary, medical insurance, MPF, staff meals, and generous annual leave

Exposure to a multi-site, multinational operation