Food Safety Specialist

$58,000 - $67,000/Yr

Afc Franchise Corp - Orlando, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Orlando, FL

251-500 employees

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

The Food Safety Specialist at Advanced Fresh Concepts Franchise Corp. (AFCFC) is responsible for overseeing food safety and sanitation procedures across franchise locations. This role involves conducting inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations and educating operators on food safety practices. The specialist will also lead training sessions and maintain relationships with regulatory partners to uphold industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food safety and sanitation procedures for retail food service establishments.
• Conduct routine inspections of franchise locations to determine compliance with SSOP, store requirements, and state and local laws.
• Educate operators during routine visits on food safety, internal policies, and operational procedures.
• Conduct investigations on reported matters of product quality, food service operation compliance and related categories.
• Lead Food Safety Training/Discussion sessions with operators and partners.
• Establish, develop, and maintain alliances with regulatory and industry partners.

Requirements

• BA/BS Degree in Biology, Food Science, Environmental Health, Microbiology, or related field.
• A minimum of two years of food safety experience.
• Knowledge in food safety (Retail Food Code) is required.
• REHS/RS or CP-FS credential is a plus.
• Experience in retail food service is a plus.
• Must have a valid driver's license and maintain an excellent Motor Vehicle Record.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Fluent in Microsoft applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills; be able to converse calmly and effectively during crisis situations.

Nice-to-haves

• REHS/RS or CP-FS credential is a plus.
• Experience in retail food service is a plus.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance