Food Safety Specialist
Core
Ensures a safe, clean, and functional environment in a high-volume food processing facility by monitoring production activities and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.
Role type
Food Safety Specialist (IC)
Builds
Safe food production environment for chefs and employees
Domain
Food processing / Food safety
Required skills
Food safety regulations knowledge, temperature monitoring, equipment calibration, corrective action management, facility compliance auditing, training delivery, cross-functional collaboration, report writing, G Suite proficiency, physical stamina, bilingual communication
Preferred skills
Experience in USDA/FDA regulated facilities, fast-paced environment adaptability, relationship building
Technologies
G Suite/Google Workspace
Responsibilities
Monitor production activities and ensure compliance with food safety regulations; Assist chefs with cooking and cooling logs, safety storage, and critical tasks; Perform critical checks including refrigeration, chemical concentration, temperature monitoring, and equipment calibrations; Conduct daily facility compliance walks, document findings, and assign corrective actions; Ensure the facility is always inspection-ready for local regulators and third-party auditors; Collaborate with the Food Safety team to deliver chef and employee training on food safety and sanitation practices; Work closely with other departments to correct issues affecting food safety and quality; Provide detailed reports on compliance status and recommendations for continuous improvement.
Seniority
Individual Contributor