Food Safety Specialist

$65,000 - $80,000/Yr

Afc Franchise Corp - Sacramento, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Sacramento, CA

251-500 employees

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

The Food Safety Specialist at Advanced Fresh Concepts Franchise Corporation (AFCFC) is responsible for overseeing food safety and sanitation procedures across franchise locations. This role involves conducting inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations, educating operators on food safety practices, and maintaining relationships with regulatory partners. The position requires a strong background in food safety and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

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

• Experience in quality audits is preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Flexible PTO
• Vision insurance