What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food & Safety Manager position at Elior Collegiate Dining?
The Role at a glance:
*This is an on-site position in Morgantown, WV at West Virginia University
The Food & Safety Specialist is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the implementation, adherence, and continuous improvement of both food safety and physical safety protocols for West Virginia University. This role requires a thorough understanding of regulatory requirements, food safety compliance, and safety best practices to safeguard the well-being of our customers and team members.
What you'll be doing:
Food Safety:
- Ensure proper compliance with corporate food safety programs as required by local, state, and federal regulations.
- Prepare units for the health department and third-party audits and support any corrective action or continuous improvement tasks as needed.
- Monitor food safety log and SOP compliance.
- Ensure the development and delivery of food safety training programs for employees, ensuring proper handling, storage, and processing of food products.
- Monitor completion of internal MyFieldAudits and follow up on corrective actions.
- Investigate food safety incidents, conduct a root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Physical Safety:
- Ensure proper compliance with corporate physical safety programs to reduce workplace hazards and ensure compliance with OSHA and other relevant regulations.
- Training Delivery – Ensure training on health and safety management topics to WVU leadership & new managers on implementing safety programs.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, maintenance, and human resources, to ensure seamless integration of safety programs.
- Monitor reports on food and physical safety performance metrics, trends, and improvement initiatives to senior management and segment safety.
- Attend client and operational meetings as and when required to support the effective implementation of work-based food and physical safety solutions.
Continuous Improvement:
- Stay current on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices related to food and physical safety.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness of safety programs and reduce risk.
- Promote a culture of safety and accountability throughout the organization.
What we're looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree in food science, Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or a related field is preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in food safety with a knowledge of workplace safety standards, preferably in hospitality or food production environment *Combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Strong knowledge of HACCP, FDA Food Code, OSHA, and other relevant regulations.
- Experience conducting safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Certification in food safety (e.g., HACCP, ServSafe)
Requirements:
- Ability to work in a food production environment, including exposure to cold, heat, and other elements.
- 25% Travel (Potomac State and WVU Tech)
Where you'll be working:
West Virginia University
Compensation Range
Up to $60,000 / year based on experience.
Our Benefits:
- Medical (FT Employees)
- Dental
- Vision
- Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
- Discount Program
- Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
- EAP
- 401k
- Sick Time
- Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
- Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
- Paid Time Off
Pay: Up to $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off