Food Safety & Compliance Lead

ARAMARK; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

Aramark at Seattle Convention Center seeks a Food Safety Manager to oversee risk management, food safety, sanitation compliance, and safety training. You will implement safety programs, coordinate audits, and support operations with safety process improvements.

You will train location teams, manage compliance with state and DOH requirements, and partner with management to sustain a safe, healthy workplace and high service standards in a busy convention center environment.

Qualifications

• Will work event-based hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience in safety/health related field
• Safety certifications such as OSHA 30, CSP, ASP, CHST, ServSafe or equivalent preferred
• 2+ years of food safety and/or occupational experience
• Ability to obtain Washington State Food Handlers, ServSafe Manager, and Alcohol Service Certifications
• Flexible in a dynamic, matrix environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Strong coaching, influencing and negotiating skills
• Comfortable training management with hourly employees
• Ability to assess safety/occupational needs and propose solutions
• Lifting up to 50 pounds; active role in a two-building convention center
• Extensive knowledge of Aramark safety policies and OSHA standards
• Previous management/training experience required
• Experience in high-volume venues or health/regulatory departments preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly food safety audits
• Distribute daily safety briefs
• Conduct and track safe observations
• Conduct and track safe inspections
• Coordinate monthly employee safety meetings
• Deliver trainings
• Maintain Washington State Food Worker Card and ServSafe certifications
• Manage DOH-related programs
• Develop relationships with management and staff
• Oversee incident management and claims processes
• Monitor safety metrics and goals
• Coordinate third-party relationships (e.g., pest control)
• Oversee cleaning chemical program and PPE program
• Ensure daily/monthly/open-close cleaning procedures are followed
• Assist in licensing/certification renewals with corporate and GM
• Collaborate with Stewarding to ensure cleanliness
• Develop and implement safety and security policies/procedures
• Coordinate safety and security programs for a safe work environment
• Evaluate effectiveness of safety programs

Skills

Safety auditing

Verbal & written communication

Coaching & mentoring

Incident management

Training management

Team collaboration

Safety policy enforcement

Program evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Public Health, Risk Management, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Aramark at Seattle Convention Center seeks a Food Safety Manager to oversee risk management, food safety, sanitation compliance, and safety training. You will implement safety programs, coordinate audits, and support operations with safety process improvements.

You will train location teams, manage compliance with state and DOH requirements, and partner with management to sustain a safe, healthy workplace and high service standards in a busy convention center environment.