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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated Food Safety Coordinator to join our team and play a crucial role in ensuring our food production processes meet the highest standards of safety and quality. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining our food safety programs and policies, conducting regular inspections and audits, and ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal food safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food science or a related field, excellent organizational and communication skills, and a deep commitment to public health and safety. You will work closely with production teams to identify potential food safety risks, develop corrective action plans, and provide training and support to ensure all employees are knowledgeable about and comply with food safety standards. This is a critical position that requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual who is passionate about maintaining the highest standards of food safety and quality.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Develop and implement food safety policies and procedures.
- Conduct regular food safety audits and inspections.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal food safety regulations.
- Identify potential food safety risks and develop corrective action plans.
- Provide food safety training and support to all employees.
- Maintain documentation of all food safety records and reports.
- Collaborate with production teams to ensure food safety standards are met.
- Stay updated on new food safety regulations and best practices.
- Manage food safety certification processes.
- Investigate and report on food safety incidents.
- Coordinate with suppliers to ensure their compliance with food safety standards.
- Participate in food safety conferences and workshops.
- Develop and maintain a food safety culture within the organization.
- Assist in product recalls and withdrawals if necessary.
- Monitor and verify the effectiveness of the food safety system.
- Coordinate with external food safety auditors and inspectors.
Requirements
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- Certification in HACCP, ServSafe, or a similar food safety program.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a food safety role.
- Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and standards.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
- Experience conducting food safety audits and inspections.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and food safety management software.
- Ability to train and motivate employees in food safety practices.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to stay updated on food safety regulations and best practices.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience with food safety certification processes.
- Physical ability to conduct inspections and audits in various environments.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with developing food safety policies?
- How do you stay updated on changes in food safety regulations?
- Describe a time when you identified a food safety risk and how you addressed it.
- How would you handle a situation where an employee is not following food safety procedures?
- What is your experience with food safety certification processes?
- How do you prioritize tasks in a fast-paced food production environment?
- Can you explain the HACCP principles and how you have applied them?
- Describe your experience with conducting food safety audits.
- How do you ensure compliance with food safety regulations among suppliers?
- What strategies do you use to develop a food safety culture within an organization?