Retail Food Safety Specialist

A Retail Company in Desmoines. USA, a convenience store chain in the Midwestern and Southern United States, is hiring a Retail Food Safety Specialist.

Job Responsibilites

• Collaborate with FSQA team members and Casey’s team members to drive regulatory and internal food safety compliance.
• Supports interactions with representatives of federal, state and local regulatory and enforcement agencies in response to on-site visits or requests for information.
• Develops, fosters and grows positive and professional relationships with Casey’s team members in all business units. May provide guidance to Operations team members on food safety standards to comply with regulatory and internal standards.
• Reviews food safety inspection reports and reports findings to FSQA leadership to increase overall compliance.

• Assist with the execution of strategic objectives related to food safety, regulatory and internal compliance, and food safety challenges as a Retail Food Safety Specialist.
• Assist in monitoring compliance and accurately documenting deviation from policies and procedures related to Food Safety.
• Collects key performance indicator data and accurately documents all required food safety activities.
• Leads Retail recall and withdrawal activities to support effective recalls and withdrawals from the retail stores.

Job Qualiifcations-Retail Food Safety Specialist

• Bachelor’s Degree with an emphasis in Biology, Chemistry, Epidemiology, Food Science, Food Regulation, Human Nutrition, compliance, legal studies or a related course of study, or equivalent work-related experience is required.
• Certified Food Protection Manager, or willingness to obtain certification required.
• At least three years of experience working in food safety, food service, compliance, project management, inspections and auditing, or a similar field with an emphasis in regulatory issues is required.
• Excellent business communication, writing skills, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams to assist in driving and monitoring solutions.

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• Ability to communicate complex food safety topics to FSQA front line team members in a clear, concise, and comprehensible manner.
• Exceptional computer skills to include use of Excel, Word and other applications.
• Must possess the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet established deadlines in a timely manner with little supervision or oversight.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with extended hours of availability, when required.
• Ability to approach and solve problems in a logical and organized manner.