Consultant - Food Safety

market level food safety or Team Member health risks

• Provide expertise to Operations Leads and Operators in the resolution of the major Health Department risk factors and compliance to the FDA Food Code

• Independently partners with Operations Leads as an expert liaison in the event of potential food safety or Team Member health situation that may justify or require Restaurant closure

• Establish the path and criteria to re-open a Restaurant that undergoes a closure for food safety related reasons

• Aid restaurants in defining both short-term and long-term food safety and Team Member Health culture wins

• Serve as the technical expert on prioritization, energy focus and resources to strengthen food safety and Team Member Health operations and culture

• Represent and influence Restaurant-level Food Safety needs to the Food Safety Solutions, Systems, and Culture Teams and broader organization for the highest risk opportunities

• Review Restaurant Food Safety challenges to identify potential root causes and determine the most appropriate consulting support to determine steps toward solutions for highest risks

• Autonomously manage internal relationships with other departments to influence improved food safety and Team Member health systems across the organization

• Works with significant latitude independently to make decisions and take action in all situations

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of work experience as a food safety subject matter expert (Restaurant experience preferred).

• Bachelor's Degree in a science such as: Food Science, Biochemistry, Engineering, Environmental Health Science, Chemistry, Biology or other related area

• Ability to work in a technical area and a non-technical area (such as a restaurant environment).

• Ability to influence change in a complex environment

• Strong communication skills

• Ability to build long term, trust based relationships

• Maintain high standard for achieving goals, process utilization, and strive for continuous improvement

• Ability to adapt to changing technologies and priorities

• Attention to detail and organization skills with in-depth operational knowledge

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant business experience

• Advanced degree in related specialization area

• Spanish speaking

Minimum Years of Experience

2

Travel Requirements

50%

Required Level of Education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Level of Education

Masters Degree

Major/Concentration

Food Science, Biochemistry, Engineering, Environmental Health Science, Chemistry, Biology or other related area