Position Kitchen Hygienist / Hygiene Officer
-OMAN URGENT JOB OPENING
Reports to Site HSE / Catering Management / Client HSE & Soft FM Governance Contract Type Site-based (FM & Catering Services) Experience Required Minimum 5 years as Kitchen Hygienist / Food Safety Officer
About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Kitchen Hygienist / Hygiene Officer to ensure full compliance with the Quality Manual, Food Safety Management System (FSMS / HACCP), and HSEMS across assigned kitchens and food production areas. The role is strongly focused on food safety excellence — covering HACCP implementation, temperature control, personal hygiene of food handlers, pest management, cleaning & sanitation, chemical control, and full product traceability (including mock recall exercises).
The successful candidate will drive continuous operational monitoring, inspections, training, documentation and timely corrective action to maintain the highest food safety standards and client audit readiness across multiple camp locations.
Requirements & Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum 5 years’ practical experience as a Kitchen Hygienist / Food Safety Officer, preferably within Oil & Gas
camps, remote catering or large-scale kitchen operations.
- HACCP Level 2 (or higher) certification.
- NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC).
- IOSH qualification (Managing Safely or equivalent).
- Demonstrable knowledge and practical application of ISO 22000 (Food Safety Management), ISO 45001
(Occupational Health & Safety) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management).
- Fluent spoken and written English and Hindi (essential for effective workforce communication and training
delivery).
Desirable- Previous experience on bp, IOGP or similar major operator catering / FM projects.
- Familiarity with QHSIR, SV/OS programmes, IRIS and client oversight processes.
- Experience in pest control coordination, chemical management (COSHH) and laboratory sample handling.
- Additional food safety qualifications or lead auditor training in ISO 22000.
- Experience in delivering training and Toolbox Talks to multicultural kitchen teams.
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