Food Safety & Compliance Specialist

Rentokil Initial; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food safety company is seeking a Food Safety and Compliance Specialist in Kitchener, ON. The role involves conducting safety assessments, coaching clients, and ensuring compliance with health standards. Ideal candidates will have 1-5 years of relevant experience and a degree in Food Science. Benefits include a company vehicle and health insurance coverage.

Benefits

Company vehicle provided

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings plan with company-matching

Qualifications

• 1 to 5 years of experience in food service, restaurant, or grocery operations.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Bilingual in French and English is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments for food safety compliance.
• Observe food preparation practices.
• Teach clients on creating a safer workplace.

Skills

Technical knowledge of food safety

Excellent communication skills

Organization and time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Food Safety and Compliance Specialist — Kitchener, ON

Steritech is the market leader in food safety, quality assurance, and customer experience management. We partner with brands across manufacturing, processing, retail, food service, and hospitality to help deliver the best, safest, and healthiest possible service to customers. Steritech Brand Standards is a member of the Rentokil Terminix family of companies in North America.

At Steritech, we cultivate a culture of continuous learning and professional development. We promote from within and provide tools, resources, and mentorship to help you succeed. This role is a path for growth from specialist to leadership within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments that measure conformity to established regulatory, industry, and proprietary brand standards for clients.
• Observe food preparation and cooking practices to ensure food safety, health, and sanitation standards.
• Partner with clients to address root causes of assessment discrepancies and develop corrective action plans.
• Teach and coach clients on how to create a safer and healthier workplace for their staff and customers.
• Travel up to 50% of the time by car and/or plane, equivalent to about 10 overnight stays per month.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a motor vehicle record (MVR) check.
• 1 to 5 years of food service, restaurant, or grocery operations and customer service experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of food safety preferred.
• ServSafe and/or CP-FS certification(s) a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Hospitality Management, or Science preferred; high school diploma or equivalent acceptable.
• Desire to travel up to 50% of the time by car and/or plane.
• Must pass a pre-employment background screen.
• Flexible Sunday to Saturday work schedule to accommodate personal commitments.
• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs chest high; capable of bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.
• Excellent listening and communication skills; bilingual in French and English a plus.
• Strong organization and time management; ability to influence others with tact; provide constructive feedback; thrive in an autonomous environment; keen attention to detail and willingness to learn.

Salary and Benefits

Number of vacancies: 1

Salary Range: $44,000.00 to $46,000.00/year with the following perks:

• Company vehicle provided
• Company cell phone and tablet
• Ability to earn production bonuses
• Company paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance)
• Employee Assistance Program with services such as free counselling
• Retirement savings plan with company-matching contributions of 3.5%
• Employee discounts on various services (including cellular/mobile)
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs

AI technology may be used in selecting candidates for interviews. Rentokil-Terminix is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodations at any point during the interview process, please contact our HR Department.