Physical and Food Safety Manager

Elior; Export (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (FT Employees)

Dental

Vision

401k

Job summary

Elior North America is seeking a Safety Manager to develop and execute safety policies across Cura-Hospitality accounts nationwide. You will drive a positive safety culture, assess risks, and ensure compliance with OSHA and food safety standards.

The role involves training, incident investigations, and collaboration with operations to strengthen safety performance. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, multisite safety experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health & Safety, or Environmental Health & Safety.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety best practices.
• Experience in a safety managerial role, preferably in catering/food service.
• Multi-site experience and ability to manage within budget constraints.
• Willingness to pursue food safety qualifications and additional training.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficient with Windows-based office software (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement safety policies to drive a positive safety culture.
• Learn and apply workplace safety protocols, with growth in food safety.
• Create safety processes and plans aligned with industry best practices and regulations.
• Prepare safety trainings and presentations.
• Collaborate with segment leaders to deliver safety excellence.
• Support crisis management and incident investigations.
• Coordinate OSHA and food safety responses and audits.
• Identify cost-effective safety improvements and risk controls.
• Report on safety metrics and program effectiveness.
• Attend meetings to support safety implementation across operations.
• Coordinate with purchasing to source safety equipment.
• Contribute to safety RFPs and new contract mobilization.
• Support safety accreditation processes and coaching.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Behavior-based safety

Stakeholder influence

IT literacy

Multisite experience

Catering/food service familiarity

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

Windows

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Reference Number: 41427

Employment Type: Full-Time, Segment: Healthcare

Brand: Cura-Hospitality

The Role at a glance:

As a Safety Manager at Elior North America, you will be developing and executing safety policies and procedures in our workplaces in line with industry best practice, current regulatory requirements and as directed by the Safety Director. Preparing and enforcing company policies to establish and drive a positive safety culture throughout the organization. Evaluating practices, procedures and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the relevant industry best practice, regulations and position requirement. A major function of this role is to integrate safety into the culture of the organization, produce safe environments for our employees, clients, and customers, and manage key performance indicators to drive strong business results.

What you'll be doing:

• Prepare and enforce company policies to establish a positive safety culture.
• Learn, understand, and implement workplace safety protocol with a desire to grow in food safety.
• Develop and execute safety processes, procedures and plans in the workplace according to current industry best practice, regulation and to the satisfaction of the Elior Safety Director.
• Create and conduct relevant safety training and presentations for positive safety culture matters.
• Strong collaboration with aligned segment leaders to deliver safety excellence.
• Support internal crisis management procedures.
• Investigate accidents or incidents to discover root causes and support the Elior Risk Team.
• Investigate and coordinate appropriate responses to OSHA and food safety investigations and citations.
• Develop and recommend appropriate solutions to the business to improve opportunities or new safety prevention measures.
• Support in the delivery of and report on safety awareness, near misses, safety issues and related metrics and statistics.
• Attend client and operational meetings as and when required to support the effective implementation of work-based safety solutions.
• Work collaboratively with various support functions to ensure effective safety compliance.
• Work collaboratively with purchasing team towards identifying suppliers of safety equipment to meet the safety requirements of the business.
• To contribute to RFPs and attend sales meetings when required.
• To attend operational meetings and facilitate outcomes on behalf of Safety and Compliance.
• To work with audit outsourced partner, to ensure effective site visits and reporting in terms of site surveys, risk assessments and audits.
• To contribute to and shape the annual Safety strategy, providing clear direction for the team.
• Support the Elior Safety Director and fellow Safety team members and contribute to management reports as required.
• To maintain working relationships with Operations Leaders, attending meetings as required.
• To work effectively and efficiently to ensure consistency in safety performance within the Safety team as well as other internal stakeholders.
• Maximize the use of available resources from our insurance providers and partners
• To attend team conference calls, meetings and events.
• Support the mobilization of new contracts in aligned segments.
• Support external safety accreditation processes.
• Facilitate safety coaching and mentoring as required.

What we're looking for:

Must-haves:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, or other degree in related area
• Subject matter expertise and knowledge in OSHA regulations, behavioral based safety and facilities safety
• Previous experience in a similar managing safety role, with the expectation that the individual will have an in-depth understanding of the catering industry and a desire to explore food safety experience.
• Have multi-site experience with the capability to fulfill role expectations within budget constraints.
• Hold a qualification in workplace and willing to work towards food safety qualification. Must be willing to undertake additional training to fulfil role.
• Excellent communicator with ability to solve problems, communicate with and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Professional approach in dealing with complex issues with the ability to work with an eye for detail and an appreciation of confidentiality and discretion.
• Understand the application of the regulations relevant to the company’s business.
• Focused on delivering outstanding customer service to client’s and internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Be IT literate with a comprehensive understanding of Windows based programs to include Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Able to work on own initiative but retain a strong team player approach being flexible in terms of workload and variety.

Nice-to-haves:

• CSP or other applicable BCSP certifications (preferred)

Where you'll be working:

Cura Hospitality accounts nationwide

Our Benefits:

• Medical (FT Employees)
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
• EAP401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
• Paid Time Off

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About Cura:

Cura serves hospitals, senior living centers, and other long-term care facilities. We guarantee compassionate service and healthy, delicious meals to ensure that quality of life never diminishes.

About Elior North America:

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

Disclaimer:

This job description can be revised by management as needed.