Food & Workplace Safety Specialist - Cincinnati, Ohio

Salary: $65000 - $75000 / year

Other Forms of Compensation: N/A

What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions.

We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands‑on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isn’t merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.

As a Food & Workplace Safety Specialist with FLIK, you will contribute to maintaining world‑class food safety and workplace standards that support safe, consistent, and high‑performing operations. This role is an excellent opportunity for a safety‑minded professional who enjoys partnering with teams, improving processes, and ensuring exceptional experiences across our locations. You will join a collaborative, supportive environment where your expertise strengthens our culture of quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

• Champion the implementation, monitoring, and verification of food safety, workplace safety, and Quality Assurance (QA) standards across assigned units.
• Provide clear, actionable written feedback to managers and culinary teams to support continuous improvement and safe operating practices.
• Partner with unit leaders to identify safety or QA gaps and help drive timely, effective solutions.
• Collaborate with clients, leadership teams, unit managers, and culinary staff on safety‑ and QA‑related initiatives and improvements.
• Participate in internal back‑of‑house inspections and support preparation for external audits.
• Deliver training and guidance on food safety, workplace safety, and QA protocols, ensuring documentation and records are accurate and up to date.
• Contribute to additional safety, QA, and operational tasks as needed to support unit success.

• Minimum of 2 years of food service experience.
• Serv Safe certification.
• Working knowledge of food safety principles and basic regulatory requirements (FDA Food Code familiarity is a plus).
• Strong time‑management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly in time‑sensitive situations.
• Highly organized, detail‑focused, and consistent with follow‑through.
• Ability to work independently while demonstrating sound judgment, initiative, and problem‑solving skills.

• 2+ years of food safety inspection or auditing experience.
• CP‑FS credential.
• OSHA 10‑Hour certification.
• Experience supporting multi‑unit or distributed food service operations.

Associates at Flik Hospitality are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance / AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job…