Food Safety Analyst II

Please note - candidate must reside in (or be willing to relocate to) Orange County, CA OR San Diego County, CA. Relocation support will be provided as part of our offer for out of state candidates.

Promote and support retail food safety programs and policies; teach, coach, and consult to drive compliance and strengthen Food Safety Culture. Partner with stores and operational area leadership to ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.

 Provide in-store food safety support

 Apply in-depth knowledge of food-handling, pest control, chemical, and audit programs

 Maintain collaborative relationships with store leaders and operational area leaders

 Act as a liaison between stores and regulatory agencies

 Assist with new store launches

 Participate in an after-hours & weekend on-call rotation

 Up to 75% overnight travel

 Engage with professional organizations and industry groups

 Maintain professional credentials

• Knowledge of retail food code and regulations governing grocery retail at local, state, and federal levels
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field
• Relevant experience in retail operations or retail food safety management
• Maintain or obtain NEHA Certified Professional – Food Safety (CP-FS) or Registered Environmental Health Specialist / Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS)
• Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders
• Ability to communicate complex information in a clear, concise, and organized way

• 2 to 6 years’ experience in food safety compliance as related to food retailing or food processing
• Demonstrated success in teaching or training others