Food & Workplace Safety Specialist - Cincinnati, Ohio

Compass Group•Cincinnati, OH

4d•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

As a Food & Workplace Safety Specialist with FLIK, you will contribute to maintaining world‑class food safety and workplace standards that support safe, consistent, and high‑performing operations. This role is an excellent opportunity for a safety‑minded professional who enjoys partnering with teams, improving processes, and ensuring exceptional experiences across our locations. You will join a collaborative, supportive environment where your expertise strengthens our culture of quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of food service experience.
ServSafe certification.
Working knowledge of food safety principles and basic regulatory requirements (FDA Food Code familiarity is a plus).
Strong time‑management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly in time‑sensitive situations.
Highly organized, detail‑focused, and consistent with follow‑through.
Ability to work independently while demonstrating sound judgment, initiative, and problem‑solving skills.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of food safety inspection or auditing experience.
CP‑FS credential.
OSHA 10‑Hour certification.
Experience supporting multi‑unit or distributed food service operations.

Responsibilities

Champion the implementation, monitoring, and verification of food safety, workplace safety, and Quality Assurance (QA) standards across assigned units.
Provide clear, actionable written feedback to managers and culinary teams to support continuous improvement and safe operating practices.
Partner with unit leaders to identify safety or QA gaps and help drive timely, effective solutions.
Collaborate with clients, leadership teams, unit managers, and culinary staff on safety- and QA‑related initiatives and improvements.
Participate in internal back‑of‑house inspections and support preparation for external audits.
Deliver training and guidance on food safety, workplace safety, and QA protocols, ensuring documentation and records are accurate and up to date.
Contribute to additional safety, QA, and operational tasks as needed to support unit success.