Trainer Cleaning Food Safety

SUMMARY:
Job Title: Trainer Cleaning Food Safety 

Location: Gauteng - Honeydew

Industry: Cleaning & Hospitality Services

Type:  Permanent      / Environment: Dynamic, service-driven, people-focused


About the Role

Our client, a leader in cleaning and hospitality services, is seeking a Trainer: Cleaning (Food Safety) to join their growing team. This is a hands-on role for a passionate trainer who thrives on ensuring food safety compliance, hygiene excellence, and operational consistency. You will be responsible for upskilling cleaning teams to meet the highest standards in food handling, hygiene, and sanitation, ensuring that every site consistently complies with regulatory and client expectations.

POSITION INFO:
What you’ll be doing

• Conduct daily site visits and hands-on training for cleaning staff with a focus on food safety and hygiene compliance
• Deliver orientation, refresher, and site-specific training aligned with HACCP and food safety standards
• Implement and monitor training programs and SpecCon learning modules to ensure operational excellence
• Evaluate employee performance post-training and provide actionable feedback to improve hygiene and food safety compliance
• Identify training gaps and recommend interventions to continuously improve staff competence
• Support succession planning by identifying and developing high-performing employees (“superstars”)
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date training records and submit timely reports
• Conduct OHS checks, audits, and ensure compliance with food safety regulations
• Perform equipment inspections and operational readiness checks to ensure hygiene standards are met
• Ensure strict adherence to company policies, client specifications, and food safety standards
• Engage with Operations Managers and General Managers to provide feedback and track site performance
• Promote a culture of safety, hygiene, and professional conduct across all teams

• 3–5 years’ experience as a Trainer in Cleaning, Hospitality, or Food Safety
• Proven track record of facilitating operational, compliance, and skills-based training focused on food hygiene and safety
• Mandatory Food Safety certification (HACCP, ServSafe, or equivalent)
• Knowledge of cleaning standards, chemicals, equipment, hygiene, and occupational safety practices
• Relevant Training / HR / Hospitality / Food Safety qualification (ETDP or similar advantageous)
• Strong communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport (travel required)
• Computer literacy (MS Office, learning platforms)
• Clear criminal record

• Permanent role offering stability, growth, and development within a reputable services group
• Competitive salary: R25 000 – R30 000 per month (based on experience and qualifications)
• Work in a people-focused, professional environment where food safety and training excellence are valued
• Opportunity to make a real impact by shaping workforce capability and compliance with food safety standards

• Based in Honeydew, Gauteng, with regular travel to various sites
• Reports to the Training & Development Manager / General Manager
• The role requires a proactive, hands-on trainer with strong operational insight and attention to detail
• Experience in cleaning, hospitality, or food safety training is a strong advantage
• Travelling to different client sites will be compulsory