Food Safety Manager - Seattle Convention Center

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

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Food Safety Manager for Aramark at the Seattle Convention Center to support safety in risk management, food safety, environmental compliance, and operational excellence. The Food Safety Manager will coordinate efforts targeting a holistic approach to assist the organization with implementation of safety and risk control programs, processes, and procedures to protect people, property, environment, and company assets. This position will function as a strategic operational support generalist to enhance safety and risk process improvements. This role will also function as a key point of contact for addressing operational needs as they relate to occupational safety, food safety & sanitation compliance,?employee training and support execution of all Aramark safety process & procedures. Training and coaching of location management teams and staff is a main function within this role.

Compensation Data

COMPENSATION: The Salaried rate for this position is $92,196.00 to $92,196.00. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

Benefits

• Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources.
• Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage.
• Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.
• For more information about Aramark benefits, Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly food safety audits
• Distribute daily safety briefs
• Conduct and track safe observations
• Conduct and track safe inspections
• Coordinate and conduct monthly employee safety meetings
• Trainings
• Washington State Food Worker Card
• Serv Safe
• Aramark Safe
• DOH Management
• Develop relationships
• Incident management
• Insurance/WC claim management
• Safety Metrics goal attainment
• GMM involvement/management
• Managing third party relationships such as pest control
• Managing Cleaning Chemical Program
• Managing Safety and Personal Protection Equipment Program
• Managing Daily, Monthly and Open/Close Cleaning Procedures
• Working with corporate and the GM on obtaining new and renewing existing licenses/certificates
• Partner with Stewarding Manager to ensure the cleanliness of all locations
• Collaborating with management to develop, prepare, and implement safety and security policies and procedures
• Coordinating the safety and security programs to promote and ensure a safe working environment
• Evaluating the effectiveness of safety programs

Qualifications

• Candidate must be willing to work event based hours - including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Public Health, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; or equivalent experience
• Safety certifications such as OSHA 30, CSP, ASP, CHST, ServSafe, or equivalent preferred.
• 2+?years of food safety and/or occupational experience
• Ability to complete Washington State Food Handlers, ServSafe Manager, and Alcohol Service Certifications as required
• Flexibility to work within a dynamic work environment and a matrix style reporting structure
• Excellence Communication skills - verbal and written
• Computer essentials; Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Possesses Strong Coaching,?Influencing & Negotiating skills
• Comfortable in providing training and coaching to management and hourly employees
• Ability to proactively assess location food and occupational needs, assist in finding solutions to needs in conjunction with operational team
• Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• This position is an extremely active role requiring movement around a two building convention center
• Extensive knowledge of company safety policies and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards
• Previous management/training experience required
• Previous occupational, food, and/or culinary experience in a high volume venue or health /?regulatory department preferred

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .