Food Safety & Brand Standards Specialist

Steritech • Denver, CO

382d • $38,397 - $53,810

About The Position

The Food Safety & Brand Standards Specialist plays a crucial role in ensuring that clients in the hotel, restaurant, and grocery sectors adhere to brand standards and maintain food quality and safety. This position involves conducting assessments, observing food preparation practices, and partnering with clients to develop corrective action plans. The role requires significant travel, approximately 50% of the time, including overnight stays, and offers a balance of regular hours without holiday work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Food Science, Nutrition, Culinary Arts, or other Science degree with at least one year of experience in food service, restaurant, or grocery operations.
• Bachelor's degree (other than Science/Food/Hospitality) with at least two years of experience in food service, restaurant, or grocery operations.
• Associates degree with at least four years of progressive experience in food service, restaurant, or grocery operations.
• High School diploma or GED with at least five years of progressive experience in food service, restaurant, or grocery operations.
• Meet the requirements to obtain CP-FS certification within 1 year of hire.
• Desire to travel via car and/or plane up to 50% of the time.
• Ability to lift 32 lbs chest high, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.
• Strong technical knowledge of food safety is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• ServSafe and/or CP-FS Certification(s)
• Experience in a teaching or training role
• Experience in quality assurance or food auditing

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments that measure conformity to established regulatory, industry, and proprietary brand standards for clients.
• Observe food prep 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 how to make their workplace a safer and healthier environment for themselves and their customers.

Benefits

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
• Vacation days & sick days
• Company-paid holidays & floating holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement benefits for full-time colleagues
• Professional and personal growth opportunities
• Training and development programs available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: High school or GED