Food Safety Manager - Seattle Convention CenterWe are currently seeking a Food Safety Manager for Aramark at the Seattle Convention Center to support safety in risk management, food safety, environmental compliance, and operational excellence. The Food Safety Manager will coordinate efforts targeting a holistic approach to assist the organization with implementation of safety and risk control programs, processes, and procedures to protect people, property, environment, and company assets. This position will function as a strategic operational support generalist to enhance 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 compliance, employee training and support execution of all Aramark safety process & procedures. Training and coaching of location management teams and staff is a main function within this role.
Job Responsibilities:- Conduct weekly food safety audits
- Distribute daily safety briefs
- Conduct and track safe observations
- Conduct and track safe inspections
- Coordinate and conduct monthly employee safety meetings
- Trainings Washington State Food Worker Card Serv Safe Aramark Safe DOH Management
- Develop relationships
- Incident management
- Insurance/WC claim management
- Safety Metrics goal attainmentGMM involvement/management
- Managing third party relationships such as pest control
- Managing Cleaning Chemical ProgramManaging Safety and Personal Protection Equipment ProgramManaging Daily, Monthly and Open/Close Cleaning Procedures
- Working with corporate and the GM on obtaining new and renewing existing licenses/certificates
- Partner with Stewarding Manager to ensure the cleanliness of all locations
- Collaborating with management to develop, prepare, and implement safety and security policies and procedures
- Coordinating the safety and security programs to promote and ensure a safe working environment
- Evaluating the effectiveness of safety programs
Qualifications:
Candidate must be willing to work event based hours - including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Public Health, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; or equivalent experience.
Safety certifications such as OSHA 30, CSP, ASP, CHST, ServSafe, or equivalent preferred.2+ years of food safety and/or occupational experience.
Ability to complete Washington State Food Handlers, ServSafe Manager, and Alcohol Service Certifications as required.
Flexibility to work within a dynamic work environment and a matrix style reporting structure.
Excellence Communication skills - verbal and written.
Computer essentials; Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
Possesses Strong Coaching, Influencing & Negotiating skills. Comfortable in providing training and coaching to management and hourly employees.
Ability to proactively assess location food and occupational needs, assist in finding solutions to needs in conjunction with operational team.
Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
This position is an extremely active role requiring movement around a two building convention center.
Extensive knowledge of company safety policies and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
Previous management/training experience required.
Previous occupational, food, and/or culinary experience in a high volume venue or health / regulatory department preferred.