Food Engineer

A Food Engineer oversees the maintenance/upgrade of sanitation and hygiene standards to ensure all food served to guests and employees are free of microbiological, chemical and physical contamination and all work areas conform to required Hygiene and Sanitation levels.

What will I be doing?

The Food Engineer reports to the Hotel Manager with direct line, and to the Hotel’s Executive Chef with an indirect line. 

The Food Engineer is responsible for the maintenance/upgrade of sanitation and hygiene standards to ensure all food served to guests and employees are free of microbiological, chemical and physical contamination and all work areas conform to required Hygiene and Sanitation levels. Specifically, the Food Engineer will perform the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Propose and maintain minimum standards in all work areas, stores, receiving and disposal areas to adhere at all times to required hygiene standards
• Responsible for effective and efficient maintenance of records related to the Hotel’s sanitation and hygiene efforts/program
• Formulates and maintains an up-to-date methodology manual that is constantly available for use and review by the section personnel
• Responsible for promoting effective dissemination coordination with the rest of the staff in the Hotel
• Responsible for the office/section area being clean and orderly with an organized and efficient workflow
• Performs special assignments and projects assigned to the office by the superiors
• Conduct and chair the FSS Monthly Meeting
• Monitors, assists and performs all procedures and protocols for maintaining an excellent sanitation and hygienic environment
• Is part of the Hotel’s Sanitation Team, which conducts monthly sanitation inspections throughout all food handling areas and generate respective reports
• Continually liaises with external agencies (laboratory, government bureau, health practitioners, etc.) on sanitary matters.

What are we looking for?

A Food Engineer serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully full this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviors, skills, and values that follow:

• Minimum 2 to 3 years work experience as Food Engineer/ Hygiene Manager in a hotel or similar large restaurant complex, preferable prerequisite is experience in the Hotel industry
• Bachelor of Food Engineering
• GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice)
• HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) – ISO 22000 (Food Safety Management System)/ Quality Management System ISO 9001
• OHSAS 18001 (Occupational Health and Safety management System)
• Train the Trainers – Facilitator certificate
• Environment Management System ISO 14001
• Holds a qualification in Kitchen Production, Butchery and Management
• Familiar with current culinary trends and methods
• Comprehensive knowledge of kitchen hygiene practices and occupational health and safety standards Certifications
• Responsible self-starter, capable of handling multi-faceted projects and of working under pressure
• Creative with international culinary focus and flare. Attention to detail
• Positive can-do attitude and flexible approach manages with humility
• High degree of integrity. Strong leadership. Nurtures and develops team members, encouraging innovation
• Able to develop close communications and relationships with team members

What’s in it for me?

• Competitive Salary & Wages
• Career and development opportunities in Hilton Hotels Worldwide
• Health Insurance Scheme designated for the position
• Monthly Transportation Fee and Complimentary Shuttle Bus
• Discounted Indoor Parking Privileges
• “Go Hilton” – discounted room rates in Hilton Hotels Worldwide for yourself and your family members
• 50% discount on personal food & beverage consumption in the sister hotels.
• Extended nursing hours of 1,5 hours until the baby reaches to 18 months (for newly born mothers)
• 14 days paid paternity leave
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on environment and community with Travel with Purpose program

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

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