Food Safety Specialist

SeaWorld•Tampa, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Safety Specialist plays a vital role in supporting the EHS Manager by ensuring that food safety regulations and standards are consistently upheld across all food service operations. This position involves monitoring food handling practices, conducting inspections and audits, maintaining documentation, and assisting with staff training. The specialist contributes directly to a safe and compliant environment, enhancing guest satisfaction and operational excellence.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age
Have at least a high school diploma or equivalent
Working knowledge of food safety regulations (e.g., HACCP, FDA, USDA).
Must be able to pass a ServSafe Food Handler and Manager Certification course within 1 month of hire.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols.
Effective communication and teamwork skills.
Professionally represent the park, our ambassadors and products at all times
Perform the following physical activities on a frequent basis; stand, walk, climb ride location stair towers, bend floor-to waist/waist-to-overhead and reach overhead, simple grasp and fine manipulation tasks
Be able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50lbs on an occasional basis
Position engages in extensive walking and standing throughout entire work shift
Work both indoors and outdoors, exposed to a variety of weather conditions, to include extreme heat
Position will work with cleaning chemicals and be exposed to fumes, dust, odors and cold/heat temperature extremes

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of experience in food safety or a related industry (preferred).

Responsibilities

Observe food handling processes throughout the facility to ensure compliance with safety protocols at every stage of production and service.
Conduct routine inspections and audits of food safety practices.
Identify and report non-conformities and assist in implementing corrective actions.
Assist in training production and operational staff on food safety procedures, regulations, and best practices.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of inspections, audits, training sessions, and corrective actions for compliance and reporting purposes.
Support the identification of areas for improvement and help implement solutions to enhance food safety performance.
Participate in investigations of food safety incidents and contribute to timely resolution and prevention strategies.
Stay informed about current food safety regulations, industry trends, and emerging best practices, and apply this knowledge to daily operations.