Position Overview

The Retail Food Safety Specialist will implement all activities relating to Food Safety, serving as customer liaison and coordinator for all Food Safety relations, establishing perpetual education philosophies and practices, ensuring operational efficiencies, designing, developing, and implementing region/facility measurement and monitoring systems for retail operations throughout the organization.

Job Description

*This Position can be based anywhere in Wisconsin*

• Audits all retail operations for compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and/or guidelines and ensures retail operations are in compliance with EHS & Food Safety program standards. Escalates unresolved items and drives improvement through corrective action follow-up.

• Provides facilities the assistance on activities to ensure compliance with all applicable State & Local Food Code and EHS requirements. Assists facility management in review for facility compliance and corrective actions and will assist leadership on internal and external audits.

• Leads the implementation of the Corporate Food Safety Management System that includes documentation, control, and adherence to all appropriate regulatory concerns. Ensures that all HACCP plan development, allergen management, documentation, and controls are in place at all facilities and routinely audits for compliance.

• Leads the incorporation and solidification of Food Safety and EHS requirements per applicable state and company guidelines.

• Assists the Corporate Compliance Department and company facilities in developing food safety, regulatory, and quality initiatives to ensure compliance with applicable state/federal laws and regulations as well as compliance with specific corporate initiatives.

• Assists in the implementation, modification, and execution of Standard Operating procedures (SOPs) for retail establishments throughout C&S.

• Audits, reports and corrects deficiencies in food safety, safety, and environmental compliance opportunities within the retail establishments throughout C&S.

• Trains staff on Food Service Manager Certification and Corporate Compliance requirements.

• Travel Required: Yes

Environment

• Store: Freezer (-20F to 0F)

• Store: Perishable (28F to 60F)

• Store: Grocery (50F to 90F)

• Office: Office Temperature (65F to 75F)

Skills

• Specialized Knowledge: Excellent understanding of the principles of food safety as applied to Retail Establishments and Grocery. Prior experience in Safety, and OSHA Compliance with the aptitude to expand on EHS principles

• Special Skills: Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, strong project management, problem-solving skills, and analytic skills.

• Physical abilities: Ability to lift 50-60 pounds , stand, crawl and inspect tight spaces.

• Other: OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification, HACCP Certification, and Food Safety Manager Certification

Years Of Experience

• 2-5: Years experience in food safety operations and/or Bachelor's Degree in biology, food science, chemistry, or related fields preferred. 1-2 experience in EHS standards and compliance and environmental compliance and standards, preferred.

Qualifications

Associate Degree - Agricultural Sciences, Bachelor's Degree - Biology, Basic Certification Administrator (BCA) - Other, High School Diploma - General Studies

Shift

Company

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

About Our Company

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities.

Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

Company: C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

Job Area: Compliance

Job Family: Legal and Compliance

Job Type: Regular

Job Code: JC0625

ReqID: R-257654