We 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 at
bp Khazzan (Shaqab).
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.
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Minimum 5
years’ practical experience as a Kitchen Hygienist / Food Safety Officer,
preferably within Oil & Gas camps, remote catering or large-scale kitchen
operations.
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HACCP
Level 2 (or higher) certification.
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NEBOSH
International General Certificate (IGC).
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IOSH
qualification (Managing Safely or equivalent).
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Demonstrable
knowledge and practical application of ISO 22000 (Food Safety Management), ISO
45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) and ISO 14001 (Environmental
Management).
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Fluent
spoken and written English and Hindi (essential for effective workforce
communication and training delivery).
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Strong
working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (trackers,
temperature records, reporting and data analysis).
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Proven
ability to conduct detailed food safety inspections, manage product
traceability, drive corrective actions, maintain accurate documentation and
support client audits.
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Valid
driving licence and willingness to work in remote desert camp environments on a
rotational or site-based basis.
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Previous
experience on bp, IOGP or similar major operator catering / FM projects.
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Familiarity
with QHSIR, SV/OS programmes, IRIS and client oversight processes.
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Experience
in pest control coordination, chemical management (COSHH) and laboratory sample
handling.
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Additional
food safety qualifications or lead auditor training in ISO 22000.
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Experience
in delivering training and Toolbox Talks to multicultural kitchen teams.
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Conduct
daily food safety and hygiene inspections of production areas, stores, mess
halls, dining areas and associated facilities.
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Monitor
and verify the Food Safety Management System (FSMS / HACCP) implementation,
including temperature controls, cleaning schedules, personal hygiene of food
handlers, and safe food handling practices.
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Ensure
full product traceability across the food chain — including receiving, storage,
preparation and service — and conduct mock product recall exercises as
required.
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Perform
continuous observation of staff during operations to prevent
cross-contamination and ensure compliance with food safety procedures (cooking,
cooling, reheating, thawing, etc.).
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Oversee
pest control measures, waste handling and chemical storage compliance within
kitchen environments.
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Maintain
detailed records of inspections, temperature logs, cleaning checklists,
traceability records, incidents and corrective actions.
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Identify
and report food safety non-conformances; follow up all observations until
closed and coordinate maintenance issues via Help Desk.
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Deliver
Toolbox Talks, food safety training and awareness sessions to food handlers as
per the training calendar.
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Support
client oversight inspections, Medic Team walkthroughs and prepare weekly QHSIR
and deep-cleaning evidence packs.
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Coordinate
food and water sampling for external laboratory analysis; submit monthly SV
HACCP documents, temperature control records and related food safety evidence.
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Support
food safety incident investigations, prepare AAR reports and participate in
Soft FM / HSE meetings as required.
