Municipal Food Safety Inspector Position

MoJin Solutions, LLC

MoJin Solutions, LLC is expanding rapidly and looking to develop new inspectors! We offer various food safety consulting services, primarily to municipal health departments located in Massachusetts. We are looking for a qualified and ambitious professional to conduct regulatory food safety inspections with the desire to grow into a managerial position. Types of food establishments may include restaurants, grocery stores, convenient stores, schools, food trucks, temporary food events, and corporate cafeterias.

In this role, you will be part of a growing team that works to protect the public health through food safety practices. You will conduct inspections in various types of food establishments and interact with the food establishment owners, managers, and staff to observe and document various aspects of food safety in accordance with FDA and MA state inspection standards. You may also interact with health department or other government officials depending on the situation.

Founded in 2018, MoJin Solutions has developed a leading food safety program solution to assist supporting municipal health departments. The key to our success is rooted in our never-ending pursuit of standardized process improvements throughout our business.

If you are passionate about food safety and are committed to ensuring the health and safety of the public, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Municipal Food Safety Health Inspector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting risk-based food safety inspections, documenting observations, and producing legal inspection reports in accordance with various food codes, standards, and policies.
• Assess the degree of active managerial control a food establishment operator has over various foodborne illness risk factors.
• Conduct regular inspections of food service establishments to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Investigate complaints and violations of health and safety regulations related to food service establishments.
• Review food handling procedures, food storage, and preparation practices to ensure compliance with food safety standards.
• Provide guidance and training to food service establishments to improve food safety practices.
• Monitor and maintain records of inspections and violations, and follow-up to ensure compliance.
• Prepare reports and documentation related to inspections and investigations.
• Work collaboratively with other health and safety officials to address public health concerns related to food safety.
• Participate in continuing education and training to keep up to date with changes in health and safety regulations and best practices.
•  Managing assigned inspection lists and traveling to required locations.
• Collaborate with team and management in ongoing pursuit of process improvements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.
• Certified Professional Food Safety (CP-FS) or Registered Sanitarian (RS) preferred, but not required.
• Minimum of two years of experience with food handling, food safety or related field.
• Exposure to state and local health and safety regulation related to food safety.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must be able to perform independently and in a team setting
• Strong written, verbal, and computer communication skills, including the use of multiple internet-based software applications, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Ability to speak effectively in front of groups of customers or employees of organization
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Must be able to appropriately navigate high pressure situations with respect, equality, intelligence, and in a professional manner
• Exceptional time management and organization skills
• Exceptional situational awareness
• Strong sense of integrity
• Personable & strong customer service skills
• Coachable and positive attitude
• Desire to learn and grow in the food safety industry
• Work schedule and hours may vary for this position yet are flexible. Some shifts may require starting early in morning, some shifts may require starting later in afternoon.
• Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation, and proof of auto-insurance.
• Subject to a background check & substance test
• Bi-lingual a plus, but not required (Portuguese, Spanish, or Mandarin)
• Ability to pass various industry certifications. We will assist with obtaining Certified Professional Food Safety (CP-FS) accreditation.

Working Conditions:

• The Municipal Food Safety Health Inspector will work primarily in the field, conducting inspections and investigations of food service establishments.
• The job may require working a flexible work schedule at times (special food events on weekends, breakfast establishments vs. dinner establishments).
• The inspector will be working in commercial kitchens, with exposure to commercial equipment and processes in which caution and awareness is required.
• Ability to lift and carry inspection equipment, up to 35lbs
• Ability to be in a very active role, which will include; standing/walking for long periods of time, crouching, bending over, lifting, grabbing, climbing/descending stairs, reaching, working in cold/warm/hot kitchens
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and color vision
• Must be able to navigate stairs and various commercial kitchen floorplans safety and efficiently.
• The job will also require driving to different locations within the municipality during the day, and different municipalities during the week, must be willing to commute.

We Provide:

• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) – tax advantage account to assist with qualified health expenses or health insurance premiums
• SEP IRA with company match
• 40 hours Personal Paid Time Off
• 40 hours Sick Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid holidays
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Annual merit increase
• Annual bonus
• A comprehensive paid training program as part of the onboarding process, along with ongoing skill/knowledge development
• Mileage reimbursements
• Inspection apparel & non-slip footwear
• Inspection equipment, tools, supplies, and technology is provided
• Job Type: Full (40 hours/week) or Part Time (24 hours/week)

Compensation: Hybrid compensation model comprised of a base hourly wage & commission based on productivity. Expect between $22.50/hr - $26.00/hr depending on experience.