Food Safety Analyst

IRB USA Inspire Resources; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspire is seeking a Food Safety Analyst to oversee proactive, risk-based safety programs across Arby’s and Jimmy John’s. You will analyze performance, develop practical corrective actions, and partner with field teams to protect guests, brands, and franchises.

The role owns programs, analyzes risk, and helps continuously improve scalable systems. Responsibilities include coordinating assessment programs, reporting, and responding to health inquiries, while traveling as needed to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food safety or related field; CP-FS is preferred.
• 2+ years in retail food safety, regulatory, QA, or related roles.
• Experience applying food safety principles in restaurant operations.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, FDA Food Code, and cGMP.

Responsibilities

• Manage elements of third-party food safety assessment programs.
• Analyze health department results, identify trends, and act on risks.
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools for food safety performance.
• Coordinate responses to complaints and regulatory inquiries with escalation.
• Evaluate safety requirements for equipment, sanitation, and tech.
• Conduct risk assessments for new menu items and processes.
• Coordinate cook validation, temperature monitoring, and data analysis.
• Partner with Culinary and Operations to embed safety in initiatives.
• Create clear food safety communications for varied audiences.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Safety or related field

CP-FS credential (preferred)

Tools

Power BI

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

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

About Inspire

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. Inspire is a multi‑brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,400 Arby’s, Baskin‑Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants across 55 global markets. In an industry facing increasing disruption, our leaders saw an opportunity to build a restaurant company unlike any other – one that brings together differentiated yet complementary brands and aims to make them stronger than they would be on their own. Found inherently in the purposes of our family of brands, we identified a common thread between our restaurants – the capacity to inspire. From guest experience to career development to community well-being, Inspire plays a role in the lives of millions of people every day. Our brands are diverse, distinctive, and fan favorites. In a sense, you could say we seek those who provide something different than the norm.