Food Safety Analyst

Inspire; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspire is seeking a Food Safety Analyst to oversee proactive food safety programs across Arby’s and Jimmy John’s, applying expert knowledge and independent judgment. You will work with field teams, operations, and cross-functional partners to protect guests and brands while driving continuous improvement of scalable systems.

Two positions are open. The role emphasizes risk assessment, data analysis, and actionable safety communications, with travel and a focus on brand protection.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with strong food safety foundations.
• Professional food safety certifications and knowledge of HACCP systems.
• Experience applying food safety principles in restaurant ops or retail.

Responsibilities

• Manage elements of third-party food safety assessment programs and performance.
• Analyze results, identify trends, and coordinate CAPA with leaders.
• Develop dashboards and reporting to monitor food safety performance.
• Coordinate responses to health dept matters and incidents with escalation.
• Evaluate safety requirements for chemicals, sanitation and equipment.
• Conduct risk assessments for new menus, processes, and tech.
• Coordinate validation and data analysis of cook temps and processes.
• Partner with Culinary and Operations to embed safety in initiatives.
• Create clear food safety communications and field guidance.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

cGMP knowledge

FDA Food Code knowledge

Microbiology knowledge

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Power BI

Excel

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Teams

SharePoint

OneNote

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food safety

Food Protection Manager Certification

CP-FS credential preferred

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

Teams

SharePoint

OneNote

Job description

The Food Safety Analyst oversees assigned elements of proactive, risk-based food safety programs across Arby’s and Jimmy John’s, applying professional food safety knowledge and independent judgment while working closely with restaurants, field teams, Operations, and cross-functional partners to protect guests, brands, franchisees, and the business. The role owns assigned programs and projects, analyzes food safety performance and risk, develops practical solutions and recommendations, and contributes to continuous improvement of scalable systems and standards.

There are two open positions available.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned elements of third-party food safety assessment programs, including administration, content, calibration, and program performance.
• Analyze assessment and health department results, identify trends and emerging risks, and partner with field and Operations leaders to develop appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Measure, analyze, and report broader food safety performance; develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools to identify risk, prioritize support, and inform program improvements.
• Evaluate and coordinate response to food safety-related guest complaints, health department matters, regulatory inquiries, foodborne illness concerns, and critical food safety events, including corrective-action follow-up, verification, documentation, and field communication in accordance with established escalation protocols.
• Evaluate food safety requirements and performance related to restaurant chemicals, sanitation systems, equipment, and food safety technology; identify gaps and recommend practical improvements that support restaurant execution and brand protection.
• Conduct assigned food safety risk assessments and develop requirements and recommendations for new or changing menu items, equipment, restaurant processes, operational procedures, and technology.
• Coordinate cook validation, temperature monitoring, process validation, and related data analysis; interpret results and recommend actions to verify food safety controls remain effective and executable in restaurant operations.
• Partner with Culinary and Operations to integrate food safety requirements into operational initiatives and product/process changes.
• Develop clear, actionable food safety communications, including alerts, recurring educational content, program updates, and field guidance for varied audiences.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Safety, Food Science, Biology, Culinary or related field.
• Nationally Recognized Food Protection Manager Certification
• Certified Professional – Food Safety (CP-FS) credential preferred (If not already obtained, credential will be required upon hire)

Experience Qualifications

• 2 or more years’ experience in retail food safety, regulatory, quality assurance, food safety training or related food industry experience
• Experience applying food safety principles within restaurant operations, equipment, process design, regulatory, quality assurance, or related environments
• Restaurant experience preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills Or Abilities

• Working knowledge of Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points (HACCP), current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Code, and general microbiology
• Ability to apply professional food safety knowledge to a variety of business and operational situations, using established standards and guidance while identifying opportunities to improve processes and execution.
• Ability to foster teamwork, build collaborative relationships, and maintain a positive food safety culture with a focus on brand protection, collaboration, and education
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate varied problems of moderate scope, interpret performance data, identify trends and risk, determine appropriate actions within established standards, and develop practical recommendations.
• Guest-focused, brand-protection mindset with a practical understanding of restaurant operations
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to balance routine responsibilities with urgent restaurant or field support needs
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate technical food safety concepts clearly to varied audiences
• Ability to independently manage assigned programs, projects, and priorities under general supervision, exercising sound judgment within established food safety standards, policies, and escalation protocols.
• Ability to travel
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Excel, Power BI, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and OneNote

Decision-Making Authority

Exercises independent judgment and makes routine decisions within assigned food safety programs and projects, consistent with established standards, policies, procedures, and strategic direction. Develops recommendations and implements approved improvements within assigned areas. Escalates significant or complex food safety risks, regulatory matters, policy exceptions, and decisions with broader brand or business impact to Food Safety leadership.

Travel Recquired

• Yes, may be 25% or greater depending upon the nature of the business, overnight and weekend travel expected

Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,300 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide. We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.