Store Food Safety Leader - DFW Central Market

Job description

Responsibilities

Job Summary

As a Food Safety Leader for one Central Market store, you'll oversee all food safety and food safety compliance for perishable, non-perishable, and food service departments. You'll manage Store food safety operations through coordination and utilization of quality assurance and regulatory compliance programs.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Manages / executes food safety programs, including HACCP or HACCP-based programs as directed

Manages / conducts HACCP based food safety audits and assessments as required

Manages all food safety technology for the facility

Serves as Safe Quality Food (SQF) Practitioner

Assists in conducting facility plan review for food safety and sanitation compliance as directed

Leads response and follow up on any site pest control issues

Provides food safety expertise and support for emergency response events or crisis situations (e.g., power outages, hot water loss, natural disasters, pandemic response)

Provides input on food safety issues to other team members

Works closely with Central Market Managers, Quality Assurance Food Safety Managers; functions as a liaison for food safety communication, programs, and issues as directed

Provides support in administration and facilitation of the Certified Food Manager (CFM) training program for all Partners

Completes / maintains all required administrative reports accurately and on time

Provides communications support with state and local regulatory agencies, as assigned

Assists Regulatory Affairs in administration of / compliance with company recalls; focuses on 100% compliance on Class I recalls

Provides support for regulatory changes that would impact CM / H-E-B, as assigned

Assists with regulatory compliance issues at warehouse, transportation, distribution or store level as needed

Conducts investigations of complaints to protect CM / H-E-B liability and avoid negative customer perception

Serves as food safety liaison to state and local level regulatory agencies

Assists with development of VTAs, process documents, etc.

The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.

Work Experience

Qualifications & Key Requirements:

of related experience in food safety -

including manufacturing environments -

Extensive experience in auditing and statistics -

Experience in retail -

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Advanced knowledge of all food safety requirements -

Knowledge of regulatory food laws and internal policies and procedures -

Knowledge of basic business principles (preferred) -

Familiarity with HACCP, Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Retail Practices, thermal processing, Code of Federal Regulations, FDA Food Code, Texas Retail Food Establishment rules, statistics, integrated pest management, and auditing practices -

Advanced PC skills -

Strong interpersonal skills; emotional intelligence -

Strong verbal / written communication skills -

Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills -

Strong organization and time-management skills -

Negotiating skills -

Bilingual (English - Spanish) skills (preferred) -

Ability to foster and steer a safe work environment -

Ability to solve quality-related problems -

Ability to work in a team environment -

Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift focus between projects / tasks -

Ability to work independently with some supervision -

Adaptability -

Education

in food science, or a related field -

Required -

Licenses/Certifications

Completion of all required Company / Store training and certifications upon hire - Required

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

Function in a fast-paced store and office environment

Maintain appropriate internal certifications (e.g., Certified Food Manager - proctor and trainer, HACCP) as required

Work extended hours and rotating schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Travel by car or plane with overnight stays

Work in multiple temperature zones

Safely maneuver the facility without breaking OSHA regulations

Stand, sit, stoop, bend, kneel, or lay in a prone position

Lift 20 lbs on a regular basis

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and other personal protective equipment (PPE) when needed

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Last revised: 9/1/2020

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Worksite address

dallas, TX, 75215, US

Who can apply

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