Food Safety Specialist

Steritech Brand Standards•Cumming, GA

19d

About The Position

The Food Safety Specialist supports hotel, restaurant, and grocery clients in upholding brand standards, maintaining exceptional food quality, and providing customer-focused service that enhances the guest experience. The role evaluates food safety practices and compliance with regulatory, industry, and proprietary standards; helps clients identify root causes of discrepancies; and develops corrective action plans. Specialists also teach and coach clients on creating safer, healthier workplaces for themselves and their customers. The position involves frequent travel—approximately 50%–70%, or 8–10 days per month—and may require evening and weekend work. The role requires the ability to work autonomously, organize and prioritize work, communicate constructively, and influence others with tact. Strong technical knowledge of food safety is preferred.

Requirements

Meet the requirements to obtain a CP-FS certification.
Be available to work Monday through Friday and Saturdays and evenings as needed.
Possess a valid driver's license from the state of residence.
Obtain licenses or certificates required by federal, state, and/or local regulations; the company covers the associated requirements.
Have excellent listening, organization, communication, and time-management skills.
Ability to influence others with tact and skill and provide clear, constructive feedback positively.
Ability to thrive in an autonomous working environment and organize and prioritize work based on urgency, efficiency, and other factors.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.

Nice To Haves

Strong technical knowledge of food safety.
ServSafe and/or CP-FS certification(s).

Responsibilities

Conduct assessments of compliance with regulatory, industry, and proprietary brand standards.
Observe food preparation and cooking practices to assess food safety, health, and sanitation.
Partner with clients to identify root causes of assessment discrepancies and develop corrective action plans.
Teach and coach clients on creating safer and healthier workplaces.
Conduct food safety 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.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities and multiple avenues for career growth.
Training and development programs.
Tuition reimbursement for full-time colleagues.
Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, plus additional health benefits.
Full-time colleagues may begin enrollment immediately upon hire, with benefits starting on day one.
401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions.
Vacation days and sick days.
Company-paid holidays and floating holidays.
Performance incentives in many roles.
Competitive pay.