Health and Safety Officer

To develop, implement, and maintain health, safety, and hygiene policies across McDonald's restaurants to ensure a safe environment for employees, customers, and contractors.

To develop, implement, and maintain health, safety, and hygiene policies across McDonald's restaurants to ensure a safe environment for employees, customers, and contractors. The Health and Safety Officer plays a critical role in enforcing company standards and national regulations related to food safety, workplace safety, and environmental hygiene.

Scope of Responsibilities:

•  Monitor and enforce compliance with occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA) and food safety standards in all McDonald’s restaurants.
• Conduct regular inspections, audits, and risk assessments across restaurant locations.
• Identify hazards, assess risks, and recommend corrective actions to mitigate safety issues.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses; prepare detailed reports and implement preventive measures.
• Lead staff training programs on workplace safety, food handling, hygiene practices, fire safety, and emergency response.
• Ensure strict compliance with food safety guidelines and national health regulations.
• Liaise with local regulatory authorities for inspections, permits, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain documentation of health and safety procedures, incident logs, inspection reports, and audit findings.
• Participate in new restaurant openings and ensure safety standards are implemented from the start.
• Collaborate with operations teams to create a safety-first culture across all levels of the organization.