F&B Health and Safety Manager

Role Overview

• Monitor and maintain a working knowledge of all current and emerging applicable federal, state, and local sanitary, safety, and health regulations, (OSHA, FDA Food Code, Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), etc.) and advise the QA and Risk Management departments of local and state changes that may impact company policies/standards.
• Work with managers and branch leadership to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local sanitary, safety, and health regulations, (OSHA, FDA Food Code, Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), etc.) at each unit.
• Review and manage the Workers Compensation and General Liability claims each period to analyze trends and develop action plans.
• Build relationships with local and state health departments and utilize them as a proactive resource for understanding and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Identify and analyze the root cause of deficiencies in compliance and develop corrective actions that eliminate the causes of non-compliance and prevent reoccurrence.
• Visit units/concepts daily to observe associate behaviors and verify that all health and safety related protocols are followed.
• Walk the units to observe and detect safety risks; confirm that PPEs are in place and used correctly, equipment is in good working condition.
• Advise branch/plaza leaders of repair and maintenance issues.
• Ensure all workplace health and safety related postings/signage are visible and up to date e.g., OSHA posters, Workers Compensation, hand washing signage.
• Conduct and support associate training on all health and safety protocols in each location and obtain signoffs; reinforce training through shift meetings, daily/monthly training topics etc.
• Collaborate with local HR/Leadership, to ensure all required documentation (e.g., temp checks, training sign-offs, policy sign-offs, investigation and incident reports) is properly maintained.
• Participate in QA and Risk Management department webinars and other health and safety training as required.
• Manage the ServSafe certification and training processes.
• Chair the Safety Team and encourage participation.
• Follow all required daily/weekly/monthly food safety and workplace safety checklists and audits.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Degree required
• Five or more years of Food and Workplace Safety experience within the restaurant industry
• OSHA and ServSafe Certified or able to complete certifications within 30 days of hire
• ServeSafe Manager Certification (8 hours)
• ServSafe Responsible Alcohol or state required training (2 hours)
• ServeSafe Allergens or state required training (1.5 hours)
• OSHA #7505 Introduction to Incident (Accident) Investigation (7.5 Hours)
• MIT 1 Food Safety
• MIT 1 Workplace Safety

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)
• Holiday pay
• Meal and Transportation Benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Training and exciting career growth opportunities
• Referral program – refer a friend and earn a bonus