HR Officer

Capsicum Culinary Studio; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading culinary training institute in Durban seeks a skilled candidate to ensure sanitation and cleanliness in galley operations. You will support food safety protocols and hygiene compliance in high-standard environments. The ideal applicant is fluent in English, experienced in a similar role on a cruise ship or in a 4/5 star hotel, and knowledgeable about HACCP standards. Candidates must be fit for physical tasks and uphold safety measures during cleaning processes.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English, other languages are a plus.
• Successful experience in similar roles, especially on cruise ships or 4/5 star hotels.
• Knowledge of HACCP standards and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of the galley areas.
• Support food safety protocols and hygiene requirements.
• Inspect and maintain compliance with hygiene and PPE requirements.

Skills

Fluent in oral and written English

Ability to speak, read and write in any major other languages

Knowledge of Sanitation Standards protocols

Experience in a similar position

Education

School graduate

Job description

Position Summary

Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of galleys, pantries, and equipment, maintaining compliance with Public Health and company standards. Support food safety protocols and uphold hygiene requirements in galley operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize galley areas and equipment, adhering to HACCP and safety standards.
• Maintain proper garbage separation and chemical storage.
• Ensure personal and team compliance with hygiene and PPE requirements.
• Prepare, understand and use HACCP Flow Charts prescribed by the Food Safety Management Team while cleaning.
• Inspect and ensure all personnel in the Galley follow the Company’s personal hygiene requirements.
• You must be fit to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 Kgs.
• To maintain the galley areas and equipment clean and ready for operation.
• To ensure garbage separation standards are being followed.
• Understanding of the use and storage of cleaning chemicals.
• PPE SAFETY MEASURES are taken during cleaning of Hotplate, grills, Rational ovens, and other galley equipment.

Job-Requirements: skills, competencies, experience

• Fluent in oral and written English (working & Safety language of the Company).
• Ability to speak, read and write in any major other languages Education/Specific studies or certifications.
• Proven successful experience for at least 1 completed contract in a similar position in a Cruise Ship environment or in a shore side hotel 4 /5 star, operating under International Food Safety standards.
• School graduate.
• Sound knowledge of Sanitation Standards protocols relating to food safety and HACCP controls.

Information of Visa / Medical requirements

• Validated current documentation certifying the health and fitness of the applicant meets fundamental requirements of seagoing personnel on basis of assigned office and
• Verifying all sanitary precautions have been taken against diseases that may be endemic to the cruising area.
• Certified medically and physically fit to work in a food preparation area.