Food & Safety Brand Specialist

Rentokil Initial - Salt Lake City, UT

Part-time - Entry Level

Salt Lake City, UT

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Food Safety & Brand Standards Specialist role is designed to support clients in the food industry, including hotels, restaurants, and grocery stores, by ensuring compliance with brand standards and food safety regulations. This position involves conducting assessments, observing food preparation practices, and partnering with clients to develop corrective action plans. The role requires significant travel, approximately 50% of the time, including overnight stays, and offers a competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments that measure conformity to established regulatory, industry, and proprietary brand standards for clients.
• Observe food prep and cooking standards to ensure food safety, health, and sanitation practices.
• Partner with clients to address root causes of assessment discrepancies and develop corrective action plans.
• Teach and coach clients how to make their workplace a safer and healthier environment for themselves and their customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Food Science, Nutrition, Culinary Arts, or other Science degree with at least one year of experience in food service, restaurant, or grocery operations.
• Bachelor's degree (other than Science/Food/Hospitality) with at least two years of experience in food service, restaurant, or grocery operations.
• Associates degree with at least four years progressive experience in food service, restaurant, or grocery operations.
• High School diploma from an accredited school or GED and at least five years progressive experience in food service, restaurant, or grocery operations.
• Meet the requirements to obtain CP-FS certification within 1 year of hire.
• Desire to travel via car and/or plane up to 50% of the time.
• Ability to lift 32 lbs chest high, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.
• Ability and desire to influence others with tact and skill as well as provide clear and constructive feedback in a positive manner.
• Strong technical knowledge of food safety is preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• ServSafe and/or CP-FS Certification(s) a plus.

Benefits

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance starting on day 1.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions.
• Vacation days & sick days.
• Company-paid holidays & floating holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement benefits for full-time colleagues.
• Training and development programs available.