Food Hygiene Officer

THE PLATTERING CO PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Singapore is seeking a responsible Food Hygiene Officer to ensure that all food handling, preparation, and sanitation practices comply with food safety regulations. You will implement food safety policies, conduct inspections, and maintain records across both Halal and Non-Halal kitchens. The ideal candidate will possess a Certificate in Food Safety and have experience in catering or high-volume food production. Strong communication and documentation skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Food Safety Course Level 3 or 4 (or equivalent).
• Preferably trained in HACCP / ISO 22000 / Food Safety Management Systems.
• Experience working in catering, central kitchen, hotel, or high-volume food production.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain food safety policies following SFA regulations.
• Conduct routine hygiene inspections across both kitchen zones.
• Maintain all food safety records including cleaning and temperature logs.
• Conduct training on proper food handling and hygiene practices.
• Ensure cleaning schedules are properly executed.

Skills

Food Safety

HACCP

Communication Skills

Documentation

Training Staff

Problem Solving

Education

Certificate in Food Safety Course Level 3 or 4

Job description

The Plattering Co. Pte Ltd, known for its beautiful grazing tables and creative catering buffet setup displays, sharing platters, bowls and bentos and unique catering setups. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a responsible Food Hygiene Officer The Food Hygiene Officer is responsible for ensuring that all food handling, preparation, storage, and sanitation practices across both the Halal and Non-Halal kitchens comply with Singapore food safety regulations, MUIS Halal requirements (where applicable), and the company’s internal hygiene standards. This role supports operational teams by conducting inspections, maintaining HACCP documentation, ensuring Halal integrity, and driving continuous improvement in food safety practices.

Key Responsibilities

1. Food Safety & Hygiene Compliance

• Implement and maintain food safety policies following SFA regulations, HACCP principles, and company SOPs.
• Ensure both Halal and Non-Halal kitchens comply with food hygiene requirements, temperature controls, pest management, and facility cleanliness.
• Monitor proper segregation of Halal and Non-Halal operations to prevent cross-contamination.

2. Halal Assurance (for Halal Kitchen)

• Support the Halal Team in complying with MUIS Halal Certification Requirements.
• Verify that Halal-certified suppliers, ingredients, and processes are correctly used.
• Ensure proper handling, labeling, receipt of ingredients, and storage to maintain Halal integrity.
• Assist in internal Halal audits and prepare documentation for certification renewal.

3. Daily Inspections & Monitoring

• Conduct routine hygiene inspections across both kitchen zones, including : Food storage areas, Preparation zones, Chillers/freezers, Equipment and utensils, Staff hygiene and attire
• Track and record food temperatures, storage conditions, food expiry, and preparation processes.
• Ensure chemical storage and usage comply with safety standards.

4. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain all food safety records: cleaning logs, temperature logs, receiving records, and pest control reports.
• Maintain and update HACCP plans, CCP monitoring records, and traceability documents.
• Report non-compliance issues and propose corrective actions.
• Prepare documents for internal audits, SFA inspections, and MUIS audits.

5. Staff Training & Awareness

• Conduct training on:: Proper food handling and hygiene practices, Allergen control, Halal requirements (for Halal kitchen staff), Personal hygiene and illness reporting
• Assist with onboarding new kitchen staff to ensure they understand hygiene SOPs.

6. Cleaning & Sanitation Oversight

• Ensure cleaning schedules (daily, weekly, monthly, deep cleaning) are properly executed.
• Verify correct handling and dilution of sanitizers and cleaning agents.
• Follow up on pest control service reports and ensure preventive actions are taken.

7. Cross-Contamination Prevention

• Enforce strict separation between Halal and Non-Halal zones, equipment, utensils, and waste areas.
• Conduct random checks to ensure Halal SOPs are fully followed.
• Implement allergen segregation and labeling procedures.

Skills & Qualifications

• Certificate in Food Safety Course Level 3 or 4 (or equivalent).
• Preferably trained in HACCP / ISO 22000 / Food Safety Management Systems.
• Experience working in catering, central kitchen, hotel, or high-volume food production.
• Knowledge of MUIS Halal Certification Requirements (advantage).
• Strong inspection, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to train staff.
• Ability to work independently and enforce compliance firmly but professionally.