Retail Food Safety Specialist

C&S Wholesale Grocers; Jefferson (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in wholesale grocery supply is seeking a Retail Food Safety Specialist to ensure compliance with food safety standards across multiple stores in Wisconsin. This role involves auditing operations, training staff, and implementing safety management systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food safety, project management skills, and relevant certifications. Benefits include weekly pay, health insurance from day one, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Benefits available from day 1

Company matched 401k

PTO and Holiday Pay

Career Progression Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Health & Wellness program

Employee Discounts / Purchasing programs

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in food safety operations.
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification, HACCP Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Audit retail operations for compliance with food safety standards.
• Lead implementation of Corporate Food Safety Management System.
• Train staff on Food Service Manager Certification.

Skills

Food Safety

Project Management

Problem Solving

Analytic Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Biology

Associate Degree - Agricultural Sciences

High School Diploma - General Studies

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position OverviewJob Description Summary
Keep our communities fed.
Our focus is simple but meaningful, from our distribution centers to our offices — every employee of C&S and their family of companies works to help feed local families, neighbors, and communities. As a Retail Food Safety Specialist you will implement all activities relating to Food Safety, serving as customer liaison and coordinator for all Food Safety relations, establishing perpetual education philosophies and practices, ensuring operational efficiencies, designing, developing, and implementing region/facility measurement and monitoring systems for retail operations throughout the organization.

Job Description

• Full-Time, On-Site Role

• Location: This position can be based near any of our corporate Piggly Wiggly stores in Wisconsin. It is a travel position requiring visits to 12 of our stores.

You will contribute by:

• Auditing all retail operations for compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and/or guidelines and ensures retail operations are in compliance with EHS & Food Safety program standards.

• Escalating unresolved items and drives improvement through corrective action follow-up.

• Providing facilities the assistance on activities to ensure compliance with all applicable State & Local Food Code and EHS requirements.

• Assisting facility management in review for facility compliance and corrective actions and will assist leadership on internal and external audits.

• Leading the implementation of the Corporate Food Safety Management System that includes documentation, control, and adherence to all appropriate regulatory concerns.

• Ensuring that all HACCP plan development, allergen management, documentation, and controls are in place at all facilities and routinely audits for compliance.

• Leading the incorporation and solidification of Food Safety and EHS requirements per applicable state and company guidelines.

• Assisting the Corporate Compliance Department and company facilities in developing food safety, regulatory, and quality initiatives to ensure compliance with applicable state/federal laws and regulations as well as compliance with specific corporate initiatives.

• Assisting in the implementation, modification, and execution of Standard Operating procedures (SOPs) for retail establishments throughout C&S.

• Auditing, reports and correcting deficiencies in food safety, safety, and environmental compliance opportunities within the retail establishments throughout C&S.

• Training staff on Food Service Manager Certification and Corporate Compliance requirements.

• Ability to frequently travel to stores.

We’re searching for candidates with:

• Excellent understanding of the principles of food safety as applied to Retail Establishments and Grocery.

• Prior experience in Safety, and OSHA Compliance with the aptitude to expand on EHS principles.

• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, strong project management, problem-solving skills, and analytic skills.

• Ability to lift 50-60 pounds , stand, crawl and inspect tight spaces.

• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification, HACCP Certification, and Food Safety Manager Certification.

• 2-5 years of experience in food safety operations and/or Bachelor's Degree in biology, food science, chemistry, or related fields preferred.

• 1-2 years of experience in EHS standards and compliance and environmental compliance and standards, preferred.

Environment:

• Store: Freezer (-20F to 0F)

• Store: Perishable (28F to 60F)

• Store: Grocery (50F to 90F)

• Office: Office Temperature (65F to 75F)

We offer:

• Weekly Pay

• Benefits available from day 1 (medical, dental, vision, and more)

• Company matched 401k

• PTO and Holiday Pay offered

• Career Progression Opportunities

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Health & Wellness program

• Employee Discounts / Purchasing programs

• Employee Assistance Program

Every person matters.

We keep our values alive through a culture that embraces differences and ensures that every person matters.

C&S and their Family of Companies are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

The Fine Print

This Job advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This job advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. This position may be with any affiliate of C&S Wholesale Grocers.

QualificationsAssociate Degree - Agricultural Sciences, Bachelor's Degree - Biology, Basic Certification Administrator (BCA) - Other, High School Diploma - General Studies Shift1st Shift (United States of America) CompanyC&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC About Our Company

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities.

Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.