Food Safety & Compliance Specialist

Rentokil Pest Control South Africa; Halifax; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle

Cell phone provided

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid training

Promotion from within

Vacation days

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

Steritech is seeking a Food Safety & Compliance Specialist to help hotel, restaurant, and grocery clients maintain brand standards and safe food practices. The role involves assessments, client coaching, and collaboration to resolve discrepancies in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should possess CP-FS certification or ability to obtain it, be highly flexible with scheduling, and willing to travel up to 50%. A strong focus on safety, detail, and communication is essential.

Qualifications

• CP-FS certification required or ability to obtain.
• Flexible Sunday to Saturday work schedule.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.
• Ability to lift 10 lbs chest high, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to influence others with tact and skill.
• Ability to provide clear and constructive feedback.
• Thrives in an autonomous working environment.
• Organize and prioritize work based on urgency, efficiency and other factors.
• Safe driving record and a commitment to working safely.
• CP-FS certification(s) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments that measure conformity to established regulatory, industry, and proprietary brand standards for clients.
• Observe food prep and cooking standards to ensure food safety, health, and sanitation practices.
• Partner with clients to address root causes of assessment discrepancies and develop corrective action plans.
• Teach and coach clients how to make their workplace a safer and healthier environment for themselves and THEIR customers.
• Travel up to 50%, or 10 days per month, including some evening and weekend work.

Skills

Listening skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Organization

Feedback

Autonomy

Education

CP-FS certification

Job description

Who are we?

Steritech Brand Standards is proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies in North America the global leader in pest control. The company has experienced significant growth, doubling in size over the past five years. Steritech is the market leader in food safety, quality assurance, and customer experience management. We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner to many of the world’s leading brands across industries as diverse as manufacturing, processing, retail, food service, and hospitality. We help our clients give the best, safest, and healthiest possible service to THEIR customers.

Unlock Your Potential at Steritech – Where Careers Are Built from Within

At Steritech, we cultivate a culture of continuous learning and professional development. We are proud to say that the majority of our management team began their journey with us as specialists. This is a testament to our strong belief in promoting from within and recognizing the potential in each of our team members. When you join Steritech, you're not just taking a job—you're stepping into a career path that offers opportunities for growth and advancement at every level. We provide the tools, resources, and mentorship to help you succeed, because your success is our success. Become part of a team that’s committed to your development and where your journey from specialist to leader can begin!

What do our Food Safety & Compliance Specialists do?

Our Food Safety & Compliance Specialists help our hotel, restaurant, and grocery clients ensure brand standards, food quality and friendly service for their customers. They also:

• Conduct assessments that measure conformity to established regulatory, industry, and proprietary brand standards for clients.
• Observe food prep and cooking standards to ensure food safety, health, and sanitation practices.
• Partner with clients to address root causes of assessment discrepancies and develop corrective action plans.
• Teach and coach clients how to make their workplace a safer and healthier environment for themselves and THEIR customers.
• Travel up to 50%, or 10 days per month, including some evening and weekend work.

Requirements:

What do you need?

• Meet the requirements to obtain a CP-FS certification.
• Highly flexible Sunday to Saturday work schedule that lets you work around personal commitments.
• Desire to travel via car and/or plane up to 50% of time.
• Ability to lift 10 lbs chest high, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.
• Have excellent listening and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability and desire to influence others with tact and skill.
• Ability to provide clear and constructive feedback in a positive manner.
• Thrives in an autonomous working environment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work based on urgency, efficiency and other factors.
• Safe driving record and a commitment to working safely.
• Strong technical knowledge of food safety is preferred.
• ServSafe and/or CP-FS Certification(s) a plus.
• Must pass pre-employment background screen.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and pass motor vehicle record search.

Budgeted Salary:

$42,000-$46,000 Annually

Benefits:

• Company Vehicle and cell phone provided.
• Professional and Personal Growth:
  • Robust Paid Training & Professional Development Path
  • Opportunity to grow - We love to promote from within!
  • Fantastic Tuition Reimbursement benefits & Scholarship Programs (for FT Colleagues)
• Wellness:
  • Excellent Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Outstanding Company-Paid Short Term Disability
  • Access to Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program that offers services such as free counselling services and other benefits
  • Company-paid sick time
• Savings & Retirement:
  • Retirement Savings plan with highly-competitive company-matching contributions
  • Employee Discounts (includes many offerings, including cellular/mobile service, (and more)
• Work-Life Balance:
  • Vacation Days
  • Company-Paid Holidays

Rentokil Canada Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply for positions. Rentokil Canada Corporation is committed to provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Please ensure to inform us if you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process