Hygiene & Quality Assurance Officer

Private Advertiser; Singapore; On-site; SGD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading preschool organization in Singapore seeks a Hygiene Compliance Officer to ensure high hygiene standards across the centre. Responsibilities include overseeing hygiene protocols, conducting inspections, and training staff on hygiene practices. Candidates should have a diploma in Environmental Health or related field, with at least 2 years of experience in hygiene or food safety roles. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong knowledge of health regulations are essential. The role supports the health and safety of children and staff.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Environmental Health, Public Health, Hospitality, or related field required.
• WSQ certifications in hygiene or food safety preferred.
• Minimum 2 years experience in hygiene, housekeeping, or food safety roles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and enforce hygiene policies across the preschool.
• Monitor kitchen hygiene practices and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Conduct inspections of cleanliness in various areas.
• Train staff on hygiene protocols and conduct regular audits.
• Prepare reports for senior management on hygiene standards.

Skills

Hygiene standards knowledge

Inspection and audit skills

Attention to detail

Training abilities

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Diploma in Environmental Health

WSQ certifications in hygiene or food safety

Job description

Job Summary

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

Maintain Hygiene Standards

• 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.

Monitor Cleanliness

• 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.

Waste 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).