Food & Workplace Safety Specialist - Cincinnati, Ohio

Compass Group USA; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Compass Group USA, through its Flik Hospitality division in Cincinnati, is seeking a Food & Workplace Safety Specialist to uphold world-class safety and QA standards across locations. The role focuses on partnering with culinary and operations teams to drive safe, consistent, and high-performing service.

You will lead training, support audits, and communicate findings with managers, while maintaining documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of food service experience.
• ServSafe certification required.
• Working knowledge of food safety principles; FDA Food Code familiarity a plus.
• Strong time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-focused, and able to follow through.
• Ability to work independently with sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Champion the implementation, monitoring, and verification of food safety, workplace safety, and QA standards across assigned units.
• Provide clear, actionable written feedback to managers and culinary teams.
• Partner with unit leaders to identify safety or QA gaps and drive solutions.
• Collaborate with clients, leadership teams, unit managers, and culinary staff on safety- and QA-related initiatives.
• Participate in internal inspections and support external audits.
• Deliver training and guidance on safety, workplace safety, and QA protocols with accurate documentation.
• Contribute to additional safety, QA, and operational tasks as needed.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

ServSafe certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Food & Workplace Safety Specialist - Cincinnati, Ohio

Salary:$65000 - $75000 / year

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What makes FLIK click

What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions.

We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands‑on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isn’t merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.

Job Summary

As a Food & Workplace Safety Specialist with FLIK, you will contribute to maintaining world‑class food safety and workplace standards that support safe, consistent, and high‑performing operations. This role is an excellent opportunity for a safety‑minded professional who enjoys partnering with teams, improving processes, and ensuring exceptional experiences across our locations. You will join a collaborative, supportive environment where your expertise strengthens our culture of quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Champion the implementation, monitoring, and verification of food safety, workplace safety, and Quality Assurance (QA) standards across assigned units.
• Provide clear, actionable written feedback to managers and culinary teams to support continuous improvement and safe operating practices.
• Partner with unit leaders to identify safety or QA gaps and help drive timely, effective solutions.
• Collaborate with clients, leadership teams, unit managers, and culinary staff on safety- and QA‑related initiatives and improvements.
• Participate in internal back‑of‑house inspections and support preparation for external audits.
• Deliver training and guidance on food safety, workplace safety, and QA protocols, ensuring documentation and records are accurate and up to date.
• Contribute to additional safety, QA, and operational tasks as needed to support unit success.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of food service experience.
• ServSafe certification.
• Working knowledge of food safety principles and basic regulatory requirements (FDA Food Code familiarity is a plus).
• Strong time‑management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly in time‑sensitive situations.
• Highly organized, detail‑focused, and consistent with follow‑through.
• Ability to work independently while demonstrating sound judgment, initiative, and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of food safety inspection or auditing experience.
• Experience supporting multi‑unit or distributed food service operations.

Associates at Flik Hospitality are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.