Sanitation Specialist - Food Services

Job Description

Aramark Healthcare is currently seeking a Sanitation Specialist-Food Services for Children's National Medical Center in Washington D.C. The Food Safety Specialist will coordinate efforts targeting a holistic approach to assist the organization with implementation of safety, sanitation and risk programs, processes, and procedures to protect people, property, environment, and company assets. This position will function as an operational support leader to enhance sanitation, safety and risk process improvements. This role will also function as a key point of contact for addressing operational needs as they relate to occupational safety, food safety & sanitation, and environmental compliance, employee training and support execution of all Aramark safety process & procedures.

COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position ranges from $ 65,000 to $ 70,000 depending on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and Aramark reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time AND FOR ANY REASON, including, BUT NOT LIMITED TO for reasons related to individual performance, Aramark or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

BENEFITS: Aramark offers a wide array of comprehensive benefit programs and services including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources to our benefits-eligible hourly Aramark employees. Additional benefits include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Hourly eligible benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.​

Job Responsibilities

•                     Work closely with Aramark Safety & Risk Solutions team, Healthcare District Leadership, General Managers, District Safety Managers and Clients to review, implement and enforce Aramark's SAFE Commitment.

•                     Assist supported locations, site-based management teams to effectively execute against sanitation, safety standards and requirements.

•                     Assure highest levels of Customer Service and Quality Control for all supported locations.

•                     Maintain working relationship with local and regional compliance and regulatory authorities (Local / Health, CMS, The Joint Commission, etc.)

•                     Ensure the location has the current Aramark safety standards and procedure documentation in place.

•                     Verify the implementation and execution of Aramark safety standards and procedures. Accompany Public Health Department / Regulatory Inspectors during on-site inspections and respond to regulatory non-compliance and to the best of ability - mitigate or limit any future inspection violations.

•                     Effectively manage internal and external corrective action processes to comply with regulatory requirements to identify cause, address problems, restore control, evaluate and monitor processes, modify procedures or improve the overall safety system approach, and prevent recurrences.

•                     Actively participates and addresses sanitation activities as they are recognized.

•                     Support new business mobilizations and partnership activations for startup accounts

Qualifications

•                     Candidate must be willing to work event based hours - including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

•                     Bachelor Degree preferred - Safety & Health, Business Administration or Public Health; HS Diploma plus equivalent experience

•                     3-5 years of food safety, environmental services and/or occupational experience

•                     Certified ServSafe trainer is preferred or ability to obtain training certification within first 6 months of employment

•                     Previous management/training experience required.

•                     Previous occupational, food, and/or culinary experience in a high-volume venue or health / regulatory department, joint commission, etc. preferred.

•                     Ability to travel occasionally

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.