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Position Title: Sanitation OfficerPosition SummaryThe Sanitation Supervisor supervises the overall cleanliness of the vessel allocated to the Food & Beverage and Housekeeping operation. Responsibilities also include compliance with all sanitation practices including, but not limited to cleanliness, storing, food handling, chemical handling, and pest management.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesOperationalSupervise the cleanliness of all outlets & locations assigned to the Food & Beverage department and the Housekeeping department in compliance with USPH and Ships company policies, SMS/IPM.Maintain knowledge of regulations for each country/region where ship sails.Responsible for hands-on training for chemical usage/handling, IPM, equipment handling (Breakage Prevention), cleaning techniques, time control plans, filling out logs in conjunction with the Head Cleaner and all concerned Head of Department.Ensure that staff performs according to required rules and regulations.Conduct spot-checks on a daily basis to ensure compliance and to address discrepancies.Ensure cleanings are carried out per on board schedules and/or as necessary.Monitor galley operation and all buffet areas during preparation, service and breakdown (breakfast, lunch, teatime and dinner).Maintain, monitor and audit all sanitation logs (Galley, Restaurant, and Housekeeping Department, Bar, Provision, Chemical and IPM).Prepare all outlets for any announced or unannounced Public Health Inspection, done by Shipboard Senior Management or local authorities.Maintain the cleanliness and working condition of all cleaning and washing equipment.Request maintenance though the AVO system and follow up on action required.Monitor the dish wash areas during the peak hours to prevent loss and breakage, and monitor workload of the utility team.Ensure that all waste produced by the Catering and Housekeeping Departments is disposed of in compliance with Public Health rules and regulations.Oversee the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program and ensure the procedures are followed and documentation is maintained.Monitor breakages of equipment, chinaware and glassware, and record it on a breakage report.Qualifications--Knowledge, experience, skill, and/or ability Required− Extensive knowledge of food handling procedures with regard to public health standards.− Thorough knowledge of the Ships Sanitation Procedures and USPH procedures.− Ability to read and write English in order to understand and interpret written procedures and produce required reports.− Ability to give and receive instructions in written and verbal forms and to effectively present information and respond to questions from guests, supervisors and co-workers.− Ability to speak English clearly, distinctly and cordially with guests and crew.− Fluent in written and spoken English,− Must be able to communicate effectively with the senior management.− Good administrative skills.− Experienced in coaching subordinates.− Must be cost and quality conscious.− Must adhere to specific scheduled work hours, yet be flexible if circumstances require it.− Work with international team members.− Perform assigned duties under pressure (time constraints).Preferred− Ability to speak additional languages such as Spanish is desirable.