Food Safety & Hygiene Coordinator

About the role

A hotel belonging to the Accor network, which brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations, is looking for a Food Safety & Hygiene Coordinator in Aqaba. The role ensures the hotel meets the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and sanitation according to Accor standards, local health regulations and HACCP principles, monitoring food handling, running regular inspections and supporting all departments in keeping the environment safe for staff and guests.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Accor food safety standards, HACCP requirements and local health regulations.
• Carry out regular hygiene and sanitation inspections in kitchens, food prep areas, storage facilities, restaurants and staff cafeterias.
• Monitor food receiving, storage, preparation, cooking, cooling, reheating and serving, and record food and refrigeration/freezer temperatures and critical control points.
• Check food labelling, date marking, stock rotation and FIFO compliance.
• Monitor personal hygiene, handwashing, uniforms and safe food-handling practices.
• Verify cleaning schedules and the use and storage of cleaning chemicals.
• Deliver food safety and hygiene training and follow up on compliance.
• Identify risks, report non-conformities, track corrective actions and maintain food safety records, inspection reports, checklists and HACCP documentation.
• Coordinate pest control, monitor food waste disposal, and support internal and external audits and health inspections.
• Report food safety incidents and contamination risks to department heads and management, and promote a food safety culture.

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Public Health, Hospitality Management or a related field.
• Previous experience in food safety, hygiene or quality assurance, preferably in a hotel.
• Knowledge of HACCP principles, food safety regulations and sanitation practices.
• Food safety or HACCP certification preferred.
• Good communication, organizational and reporting skills, with strong attention to detail.