Food Safety Risk & Compliance Analyst

IRB USA Inspire Resources; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IRB USA Inspire Resources seeks two Food Safety Analysts to oversee proactive, risk-based food safety programs across Arby’s and Jimmy John’s. The role analyzes performance, develops practical solutions, and coordinates responses with restaurants, field teams, and cross-functional partners to protect guests and brands.

Responsibilities include managing third-party assessment programs, trend analysis, dashboard reporting, and driving program improvements while ensuring compliance and escalation

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

cGMP knowledge

FDA Food Code

Microbiology basics

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Safety or related field

Food Protection Manager Certification

CP-FS credential preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

IRB USA Inspire Resources seeks two Food Safety Analysts to oversee proactive, risk-based food safety programs across Arby’s and Jimmy John’s. The role analyzes performance, develops practical solutions, and coordinates responses with restaurants, field teams, and cross-functional partners to protect guests and brands.

Responsibilities include managing third-party assessment programs, trend analysis, dashboard reporting, and driving program improvements while ensuring compliance and escalation