Food Safety Specialist

• Support hotel, restaurant, and grocery clients in upholding brand standards
• Conduct assessments measuring conformity to regulatory, industry, and proprietary brand standards
• Observe food preparation and cooking standards to ensure food safety, health, and sanitation practices
• Partner with clients to address root causes of assessment discrepancies and develop corrective action plans
• Teach and coach clients to make their workplaces safer and healthier
• Conduct audits and inspections
• Implement and monitor food safety practices
• Train and educate staff
• Investigate food safety incidents
• Ensure compliance with regulations
• Maintain documentation and records
• Travel 50%-70%, or 8-10 days per month, including some evening and weekend work

• Meet the requirements to obtain a CP-FS certification
• Available to work Monday-Friday, Saturdays, and evenings as needed
• Valid driver’s license from state of residence
• Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations
• Strong technical knowledge of food safety preferred
• Strong knowledge of food safety preferred
• Serv Safe and/or CP-FS certification(s) a plus
• Excellent listening, organization, communication, and time management skills
• Ability and desire to influence others with tact and skill
• Ability to provide clear and constructive feedback in a positive manner
• Ability to thrive in an autonomous working environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Ability to organize and prioritize work based on urgency, efficiency, and other factors

Demonstrates expertise in food safety practices, regulatory compliance, and client training to enhance workplace health and safety. Proficient in conducting audits, assessments, and developing corrective action plans to uphold brand standards.

• CP-FS Certification
• Food Safety Knowledge
• Auditing and Inspection Skills
• Client Training and Education
• Regulatory Compliance

• Food Safety Practices
• Assessment Conducting
• Corrective Action Planning
• Documentation Maintenance
• Incident Investigation

• Excellent Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management
• Influencing Skills
• Constructive Feedback

• CP-FS Certification
• Serv Safe Certification

• Food Safety
• Health and Sanitation
• Brand Standards
• Regulatory Compliance
• Client Partnership