Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Twosome Place•Fort Lee, NJ

About The Position

Responsible for ensuring food safety and regulatory compliance across all U.S. operations. The role establishes and maintains food safety standards, oversees product labeling and allergen management, and ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local food regulations. The specialist coordinates with Korea headquarters, suppliers, manufacturers, store operations, and government inspectors. The role also develops food safety guidance and systems to support current operations and future store expansion and franchising.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Nutrition, or a related field preferred.
3+ years of experience in food safety, quality assurance, or regulatory compliance in the U.S. foodservice or food manufacturing industry preferred.
Working knowledge of FDA food labeling regulations, allergen requirements, and state and local food safety regulations.
Experience with food safety audits, HACCP, and food protection programs.
Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate with suppliers and manufacturers, government inspectors, store operations teams, U.S. operations, and overseas headquarters.
Eligibility to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Korean language proficiency is preferred but not required.
HACCP, ServSafe Food Protection Manager, or PCQI certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with FDA, state, and local food safety regulations.
Monitor regulatory requirements and coordinate responses to government inspections and inquiries.
Establish and maintain food safety policies, procedures, and operational standards.
Review and verify ingredient statements, allergen declarations, and nutritional labeling for products.
Ensure compliance with U.S. labeling requirements, including FDA regulations and applicable state requirements.
Maintain accurate ingredient and allergen information, including updates resulting from recipe and raw material changes.
Review ingredient specifications and documentation for imported and locally sourced materials.
Coordinate with Korea headquarters, suppliers, and manufacturers to verify product formulations, ingredients, and manufacturing processes.
Maintain product-level ingredient, allergen, and nutritional information.
Develop and implement food safety guidelines and SOPs for all stores.
Conduct regular store audits and inspections covering sanitation, food handling, storage, temperature control, and cross-contamination prevention.
Provide food safety training and corrective action guidance to store employees.
Identify potential food safety risks and implement preventive measures.
Maintain documentation and records required for regulatory compliance.
Establish a scalable food safety management system to support future store expansion and franchising.