Founded in 2017 by seafarers for seafarers.
Cruise Academy provides maritime training and shipboard recruitment for the cruise sector.
MLC Certified and audited by the UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency.
Position Overview: The Supervisor is responsible for ensuring high sanitation standards and the cleanliness of all areas onboard the ship.
This role involves enforcing health and safety regulations, monitoring food handling and preparation practices, and implementing comprehensive sanitation procedures.
The Sanitation Supervisor collaborates with various departments, including food and beverage, housekeeping, and maintenance, to maintain a safe and healthy environment for passengers and crew members.
Key Responsibilities: Health and Sanitation Inspections: Conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with health and sanitation regulations set by national, and local authorities.
Inspect food preparation and storage areas, dining facilities, public spaces, guest cabins, recreational facilities, and crew quarters to identify potential health hazards.
Evaluate and verify the implementation of sanitation protocols and procedures, such as cleaning schedules, waste management, pest control, and water treatment.
Compliance and Training: Ensure all crew members are trained on proper sanitation practices, including personal hygiene, cleaning techniques, and food safety.
Provide guidance and support to crew members to maintain cleanliness standards in their areas of responsibility.
Stay updated with the latest health and sanitation regulations, industry best practices, and emerging trends to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
Incident Response and Investigation: Respond promptly to health-related incidents, outbreaks, or suspected cases of foodborne illnesses.
Conduct investigations to identify root causes of sanitation-related incidents and develop corrective action plans to prevent recurrence.
Collaborate with shipboard medical staff and authorities during health-related emergencies or outbreaks to ensure appropriate measures are taken.
Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of sanitation inspections, incidents, training activities, and corrective actions taken.
Prepare comprehensive reports on sanitation performance, highlighting areas of concern and improvement opportunities.
Communicate findings and recommendations to shipboard management, shore-based supervisors, and regulatory agencies as required.
Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with various departments, including food and beverage, housekeeping, and maintenance, to establish and maintain effective sanitation practices shipwide.
Communicate and coordinate with external stakeholders, such as port authorities, health inspectors, and auditors, to ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards.
Conduct regular meetings and training sessions to promote awareness of sanitation practices and encourage a culture of cleanliness among crew members.
Experience and Education: Experience: Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in the cruise ship industry or hospitality sector.
Knowledge: Excellent knowledge and understanding of United States Public Health and sanitation regulations, including HACCP guidelines (non-negotiable).
Regulatory Familiarity: Knowledge of international and local health codes and requirements.
Skills: Excellent attention to detail, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
Decision Making: Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in high-pressure situations.
Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to a dynamic work environment with varying schedules and demands.
Certifications: Certification in food safety, IPM, VSP and potable water are highly desirable.
Language: Fluency in English (required) and additional languages (particularly Spanish) beneficial.
Contract Details: Rotation: 6:2 (Renewable contract averaging 6 months onboard, followed by 2 months of vacation).
Accommodation: Single cabin
