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Food Safety Manager - Administer all food safety and sanitation activities in for Kings/Balducci's in compliance with established laws, regulations, and corporate and Division policies and procedures, maintaining a safe food and a healthful environment for all customers, associates and vendors
Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Conduct frequent and unscheduled food safety and sanitation visits to stores with particular emphasis on those locations with below average third party food safety survey results, evidence of pest problems, customer complaints, regulatory action, history of non-compliance or referral by other company associates or management. Review visit findings with key store personnel and provide assistance to correct deficient conditions. Communicate findings to Division management for follow-up and support, as needed.
- Assist in coordinating all food safety and sanitation efforts with Division management, Store Directors and Department Managers under the direction of the Food Safety Manager Lead
- Monitor third-party sanitation and pest control providers in their day-to-day services to stores, communicating to them store needs for training, supplies and service. Implement plans to address noted deficiencies to ensure compliance with Company policies and applicable health regulations.
- Monitor and assist stores to comply with local, state and federal food safety and health standards, including personal hygiene and hand washing, temperature control of potentially hazardous foods, cross contamination control, pest control and chemical use training.
- Develop and deliver food safety & sanitation training to associates as required by Local/State Regulations.
- Monitor and assist with corporate food safety and sanitation training programs and on-the-job training of new associates with respect to food safety and sanitation policies and procedures. Determine need for additional or renewed training, considering changes in cleaning programs or equipment, new health regulations or concerns, and repeat inspection deficiencies or lack of ability to demonstrate required knowledge.
- Develop and communicate regular food safety and sanitation messages to Store Operations to foster continuous improvement.
- Analyze third party food safety and sanitation survey data and provide periodic trend analysis reports for store and Division personnel.
- Review product recall bulletins for accuracy and completeness. Monitor dissemination and store execution of product recalls. Evaluate effectiveness of recall process during store visits.
- Provide input in Merchandising and Operations' programs to ensure compliance with Local/State/Federal food safety requirements.
- Develop and foster active working relationships with State/Local health officials in all states of responsibility to provide input into developing regulations and inspections processes. Work with professional associations to promote Company interests. Stay abreast of regulatory requirements for food safety and store sanitation to provide necessary direction to Division operations executives. Provide regular updates to the Regional Food Safety & Sanitation Manager of all regulatory trends and actions that impact the business.
- Assist as requested with investigations of food-related illness claims to determine and implement corrective action.
- Participate in Division staff meetings, store director and department meetings, and career advancement program training meetings.
- Maintain channels of communication, encouraging store and Division personnel to express new ideas, suggestions, and complaints, reviewing each for appropriateness and further action. Maintain channels of communication with State and local health regulators to provide for quick action to correct and prevent regulatory violations.
- Assist and follow-up if necessary, on Associate Hotline Calls
- Conduct joint surveys/visits with third party sanitation provider to develop and foster a partnership and ensure consistent, thorough store visits.
Relevant Experience, Education, Certification, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Bachelor's degree in public health, environmental health, food science, or equivalent preferred. Previous experience or education in food handling, sanitation, or public health preferred. Familiarity with retail grocery operations preferred. Must obtain all professional licensure required by local law or regulation.
- Must possess leadership ability to motivate others to achieve desired results. Deal effectively with a wide variety of people on a daily basis.
- Strong analytical skills required for data interpretation and analysis. Computer skills in word-processing and spread sheet software preferred.
- Possess excellent communication skills, including verbal and written plus the ability to speak effectively before groups. Must be able to interface effectively with a wide variety of personnel. Possess ability to communicate concepts, systems, procedures, etc., in a training environment.
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Pay Transparency:
The salary range is $105,000 to $158,0000 annually. Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Dependent on length of service, hours worked, any applicable collective bargaining agreement and/or Company policy, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation pay, paid holidays and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility).
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and/or location.
Albertsons Companies EOE
We also provide a variety of benefits including:
- Competitive wages paid weekly
- Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
- Associate discounts
- Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
- Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
- Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
- An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve
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A copy of the full job description can be made available to you.
Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation Pay or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility). [If applicable:] Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus.
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!
Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.
Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.
Bring your flavor
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.
Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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