Food Safety Specialist

As North America's largest Asian-inspired prepared foods supplier, Advanced Fresh Concepts Franchise Corp. (“AFCFC”) provides consumers with an industry leading selection of diverse ready-to-eat meals. With over $1 billion in sales, approximately 450 employees and a presence in more than 4,000 supermarkets and other food service establishments, AFCFC is positioned to innovate and grow, now and in the future.

Position Overview

Advanced Fresh Concepts Franchise Corporation (AFCFC) is looking for a Food Safety Specialist who will oversee and routinely conduct inspections of franchise locations to ensure safety and sanitation procedures and regulations are maintained and compliant to SSOP, store requirements, and the state and local laws.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Oversee food safety and sanitation procedures for retail food service establishments
• Conduct routine inspections of franchise locations to determine compliance with SSOP, store requirements, and state and local laws
• Educate operators during routine visits on food safety, internal policies, and operational procedures
• Conduct investigations on reported matters of product quality, food service operation compliance and related categories
• Lead Food Safety Training/Discussion sessions with operators and partners
• Establish, develop, and maintain alliances with regulatory and industry partners

Qualifications & Skills

• BA/BS Degree in Biology, Food Science, Environmental Health, Microbiology, or related science field
• A minimum of two years of food safety experience
• Knowledge in food safety (Retail Food Code) is required
• REHS/RS or CP-FS credential is a plus
• Experience in retail food service is a plus
• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain an excellent Motor Vehicle Record
• Overnight travel per month—extensive
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to manage time efficiently and execute projects diligently
• Fluent in Microsoft applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills; be able to converse calmly and effectively during crisis situations

Employee Offered Benefits

AFCFC’s benefit package includes group medical, dental, and vision health benefits; basic life and AD&D, flexible PTO, paid holiday, and 401k retirement plan with company match provision.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Food industry: 2 years (Required)
• Food safety: 2 years (Required)
• Food production: 2 years (Required)

Location:

• Jacksonville, FL (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road