Tampa, FL
We’re seeking a highly detail-oriented Food Safety & Quality Specialist with a passion for operational excellence and brand protection. This role is ideal for someone with a background in high-standard restaurant environments—especially Chick-fil-A—or experience in regulatory inspections who understands the standards.
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Conduct routine and surprise food safety audits across restaurant operations
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Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal health regulations as well as third party Ecosure Food safety visits and Quality Visits.
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Lead food safety training and coaching for leadership and team members
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Identify risks and implement corrective action plans with implementation of systems for long term success.
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Maintain and monitor OSHA regulations
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Partner with operations leaders to drive continuous improvement
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Prepare for and support health inspections with confidence and accuracy
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Understand and enforce Chick-fil-A’s Quality standards for menu items.
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Analyze trends and provide actionable insights to leadership
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Help create a proactive food safety culture . Reinforcing the importance of food safety as a critical part of guest experience and stewardship.
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Documenting and tracking inspection results and trends.
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Servsafe Leader Certification management for compliance
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Experience in a high-standard food service environment.
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OR background as a Health Inspector / Food Safety Inspector
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Deep understanding of food safety systems, audits, and compliance
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Strong coaching skills and ability to create systems and processes
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Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
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Comfortable holding teams accountable while maintaining strong relationships
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2+ years in food safety, quality assurance, or restaurant leadership
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HACCP Certification (or willingness to obtain)
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ServSafe Manager Certification (or equivalent)
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Knowledge of FDA Food Code and local health regulations
Working at a Chick-fil-A® restaurant is more than a job – it’s an opportunity for teamwork and leadership development in a positive, people-focused environment. Most Chick-fil-A restaurants are locally owned and operated by independent, franchised Operators who invest in the future of their Team Members and give back to their communities.
Pay: Starting at $27.00 / hour
Pay:
Benefits:
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Flexible schedule
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Health insurance
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Dental insurance
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Vision insurance
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401(k) matching
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Employee discount
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Paid training
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Mileage reimbursement
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Life insurance
Job Type: fulltime
Education: High school degree
Work location: On-site
