Kitchen Hygiene & Food Safety Lead

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training and advancement

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a prominent hospitality group in Paarl to hire a Commercial Kitchen Sanitation Manager. You will develop and enforce sanitation programs, supervise cleaning staff, and ensure HACCP compliance across all kitchens and related areas.

The role requires strong leadership, meticulous attention to detail, and willingness to work evenings or weekends as needed. Join a team focused on food safety, hygiene excellence, and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a management or supervisory role focused on sanitation and hygiene within commercial kitchens or the food service industry.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety principles, HACCP, and relevant health regulations.
• Strong understanding of cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, and commercial cleaning equipment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Certification in Food Safety (e.g., ServSafe Manager) is highly preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required by kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and strictly enforce comprehensive sanitation and hygiene protocols for all commercial kitchens and associated areas.
• Supervise, train, and schedule kitchen cleaning staff, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality standards.
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly inspections of kitchen equipment, surfaces, storage areas, and waste disposal systems.
• Ensure compliance with local health codes, food safety regulations (HACCP), and company policies.
• Manage inventory of cleaning chemicals, supplies, and equipment, ensuring cost-effectiveness and proper usage.
• Oversee cleaning and maintenance of kitchen machinery and utensils.
• Implement pest control measures in coordination with external providers.
• Maintain records of cleaning schedules, staff performance, inventory, safety checks, and incident reports.
• Respond promptly to sanitation concerns or health risks identified.
• Conduct regular training sessions for kitchen staff on food safety, hygiene practices, and safe chemical handling.

Skills

Sanitation management

HACCP

ServSafe

Staff supervision

Education

ServSafe Manager certification

Job description

Placements24 is assisting a prominent hospitality group in Paarl to hire a Commercial Kitchen Sanitation Manager. You will develop and enforce sanitation programs, supervise cleaning staff, and ensure HACCP compliance across all kitchens and related areas.

The role requires strong leadership, meticulous attention to detail, and willingness to work evenings or weekends as needed. Join a team focused on food safety, hygiene excellence, and guest satisfaction.