What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Safety and QA Specialist position at Circle K?
As a Food Service Specialist, you will enjoy:
- Medical, Vision, Dental, & Life Insurance/Short & Long Term Disability
- Hiring Range: $23.00-$25.00 per hour
- Full-Time or Part-Time
- Large, Stable Employer
- Fast Career Opportunities
- Work With Fun, Motivated People
- Task Variety
- Paid Comprehensive Training
- 401K With a Competitive Company Match
- Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
Job Summary:
Provides food and merchandising support to designated stores by ensuring programs and products meet high standards of quality and safety. Responsible for creating detailed reports, summarizing findings, and communicating results to management. Maintains quality control through preventative maintenance and responds to store needs as required.
Essential Functions:
Training & Support:
Train and educate store teams on food safety, quality assurance (FSQA), and HACCP regulatory requirements for new and existing product offerings. Develop and facilitate training sessions to address gaps and ensure compliance with company policies. Create a learning environment that empowers employees to independently resolve issues and grow the foodservice business. Lead training opportunities as needed and maintain a database of training sessions and store visits.
Store Visits & Quality Assurance:
Conduct scheduled store visits to monitor food safety and quality assurance compliance. Address real-time issues in stores, providing immediate solutions and corrective actions. Verify proper signage, pricing, and inventory levels for key food safety areas. Assess cleanliness in all areas, including food prep stations, restrooms, storage, and sanitation areas. Monitor food temperatures and equipment functionality, notifying the appropriate personnel of any non-compliance. Complete detailed reports summarizing store conditions, assigning overall scores, and communicating results to management.
Operational & Equipment Oversight:
Supervise new store openings and remodels for foodservice setup and compliance. Oversee new foodservice projects aligned with Business Unit (BU) initiatives. Perform monthly preventative maintenance, calibrating dispensing machines and reviewing signage and promotional materials. Conduct troubleshooting sessions to instruct stores on resolving equipment and process issues. Ensure store health requirements are met, addressing critical violations immediately.
Collaboration & Leadership:
Act as the primary contact for stores regarding foodservice-related inquiries, providing guidance and problem-solving support. Partner with District Managers to address specific needs and opportunities in their markets. Collaborate with Category Managers, BU leadership, store teams, and vendors to ensure training materials remain current and effective. Support stores in executing best practices and improving underperforming locations. Assist with special projects and additional duties as assigned.
Travel Requirements:
- Up to 100% travel within the local market.
Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
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Salary : $23 - $25
