Posted 3w ago

Food Safety Coordinator

@ Stew Leonard's
Newington, Connecticut, United States
$20-$25/hrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:inspect health, train staff, audit warehouse
Requirements Summary:Entry-level role overseeing food safety, inspections, and staff guidance. Must have ServSafe or equivalent, strong computer skills, and bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Computers, Documentation software, SOPs
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Job Description
Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of Dairy Stores” because of its country-fair atmosphere, with costumed characters and animated entertainment throughout the store that keep children entertained while parents shop.

Food Safety Coordinator             

Full Time Hourly

Starting rate $20 to $25, depending on qualifications and experience

 

Position Description:

Working closely with the Quality Control Specialist and Director, this entry-level position will provide guidance to Team Members regarding safe food handling practices, cleaning and sanitizing work areas, and preparing fresh and wholesome foods.   

 

Your day-to-day:

  • Conduct health inspections and implement food safety training programs
  • Work with Federal, State, Local and Store In-House health inspections in the documentation and follow up with the respective store/departments
  • Conduct warehouse audits to ensure the quality and freshness of our products
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned
  • Knowledgeable of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)

 

Qualifications: 

  • Serv-safe Certified or equivalent certification
  • Strong computer skills
  • Effective communication skills, both written and oral
  • Multilingual skills, especially English and Spanish, preferred
  • Willingness to learn and maintain an open mindset
  • Food production experience is a plus
  • Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment as well as independently
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task

What you bring to the team:

  • Able to stay calm in pressure situations
  • Able to meet time-sensitive deadlines
  • Can troubleshoot various situations
  • Is fair but firm
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Lead by example
  • Highly detail-oriented
  • Strong work ethic and dependable

 

Working Conditions:

  • Work schedule is normally M-F 7:30 am – 4 pm OR 8 am – 4:30 pm, however, may include evenings, weekends and/or holidays as needed
  • The position requires frequent walking, standing, lifting pulling, and pushing with a range of 50-75 pounds
  • Able to work in various temperatures due to highly perishable food items
  • Willingness and ability to travel to various worksites within the tri-state area as needed

 

For more information on working at Stew Leonard’s click on the link below!

http://www.stewleonards.com/work-at-stews/

Stew Leonard's is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.