Food Safety & Facilities Specialist — Early Mornings

Healthy Bites Collective; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Generous paid time off

Sick leave

Résumé du poste

Gourmet Gorilla, part of Healthy Bites Collective, Chicago, is seeking a Food Safety & Facilities Associate to keep the kitchen safe and operations compliant. You will implement daily food safety practices, maintain records, and keep equipment inspection-ready.

Ideal for someone early in their food-safety career, offering hands-on learning from experienced partners and growth opportunities. Responsibilities include HACCP, supplier checks, staff training, and enabling health department

Qualifications

• 1+ years in food safety, QA, or kitchen operations.
• Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certification, or willingness to earn one within 60 days (we will support you).
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and comfort keeping records in spreadsheets.
• Clear, respectful communication with team members and vendors.
• Ability to work early morning hours and perform the physical parts of the role (standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs), with or without reasonable accommodation.
• HACCP certification is a plus.
• Experience with school meal programs or food manufacturing is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Run HACCP program day to day: temperature logs, sanitation schedules, corrective actions, and records.
• Roll out new programs, SOPs, and training with the food safety consultant.
• Check incoming deliveries for temperature, condition, and labeling, in partnership with production.
• Train team members on food safety, receiving, allergen, and labeling standards.
• Prepare the team for health department, third party, and customer inspections, and join internal audits.
• Track and follow up on quality issues and customer concerns until they are resolved.
• Coordinate building maintenance, equipment repairs, and preventive maintenance.
• Schedule and manage facility vendors, including pest control, waste, refrigeration, and HVAC.
• Keep our facility safe, clean, and inspection ready.

Description du poste

Gourmet Gorilla, part of Healthy Bites Collective, Chicago, is seeking a Food Safety & Facilities Associate to keep the kitchen safe and operations compliant. You will implement daily food safety practices, maintain records, and keep equipment inspection-ready.

Ideal for someone early in their food-safety career, offering hands-on learning from experienced partners and growth opportunities. Responsibilities include HACCP, supplier checks, staff training, and enabling health department