Food Safety Leader - Austin - Central Market

Central Market is a specialty grocery that started in Austin, Texas in 1994, and has grown to multiple locations across the state. What makes Central Market one of the freshest markets in the country? Try a sumptuous selection of everything edible, for starters. We go straight to the source to bring you the finest food and drink the world has to offer. With hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, acres of produce, and aisles of experts, Central Market is a foodie's wonderland. Our commitment beyond the plate is another reason we're a cut above. We believe food is a way of uniting families and communities, of preserving cultures, and of starting new traditions. Each of our nine Stores is a market in the truest sense and is a place to exchange goods, services, and ideas for those really into food.

As a Food Safety Leader, you'll oversee all food safety and food safety compliance for perishable, non-perishable, and food service departments. You'll manage Store food safety operations through coordination and utilization of quality assurance and regulatory compliance programs.

Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources--People--drive the innovation, growth, and success that make H-E-B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company.

Do you have a:
HEART FOR PEOPLE... willingness to value diversity and work as part of a team?
HEAD FOR BUSINESS... expertise to keep Central Market's customers safe and assured?
PASSION FOR RESULTS... drive to foster an environment of food safety and compliance?

We are looking for:
-2+ years of related experience in food safety, including manufacturing environments
-advanced knowledge related to food safety

What is the work?
Food Safety / Compliance / Auditing:
- Manages / executes food safety programs, including HACCP or HACCP-based programs as directed
- Manages / conducts HACCP based food safety audits and assessments as required
- Manages all food safety technology for the facility
- Serves as Safe Quality Food (SQF) Practitioner
- Assists in conducting facility plan review for food safety and sanitation compliance as directed
- Leads response and follow up on any site pest control issues
- Provides food safety expertise and support for emergency response events or crisis situations (e.g., power outages, hot water loss, natural disasters, pandemic response)
- Provides input on food safety issues to other team members
- Works closely with Central Market Managers, Quality Assurance Food Safety Managers; functions as a liaison for food safety communication, programs, and issues as directed
- Provides support in administration and facilitation of the Certified Food Manager (CFM) training program for all Partners
- Completes / maintains all required administrative reports accurately and on time
- Provides communications support with state and local regulatory agencies, as assigned
- Assists Regulatory Affairs in administration of / compliance with company recalls; focuses on 100% compliance on Class I recalls
- Provides support for regulatory changes that would impact CM / H-E-B, as assigned
- Assists with regulatory compliance issues at warehouse, transportation, distribution or store level as needed
- Conducts investigations of complaints to protect CM / H-E-B liability and avoid negative customer perception
- Serves as food safety liaison to state and local level regulatory agencies
- Assists with development of VTAs, process documents, etc.

What is your background?
- Bachelor's degree in food science, or a related field
- 2+ years of related experience in food safety, including manufacturing environments
- Extensive experience in auditing and statistics
- Experience in retail
- Completion of all required Company / Store training and certifications upon hire.

Do you have what it takes to be a fit as a Central Market Food Safety Leader?
- Advanced knowledge of all food safety requirements
- Knowledge of regulatory food laws and internal policies and procedures
- Knowledge of basic business principles (preferred)
- Familiarity with HACCP, Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Retail Practices, thermal processing, Code of Federal Regulations, FDA Food Code, Texas Retail Food Establishment rules, statistics, integrated pest management, and auditing practices
- Advanced PC skills
- Strong interpersonal skills; emotional intelligence
- Strong verbal / written communication skills
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Strong organization and time-management skills
- Negotiating skills
- Bilingual (English - Spanish) skills (preferred)
- Ability to foster and steer a safe work environment
- Ability to solve quality-related problems
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift focus between projects / tasks
- Ability to work independently with some supervision
- Adaptability

Can you...
- Function in a fast-paced store and office environment
- Maintain appropriate internal certifications (e.g., Certified Food Manager - proctor and trainer, HACCP) as required
- Work extended hours and rotating schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Travel by car or plane with overnight stays
- Work in multiple temperature zones
- Safely maneuver the facility without breaking OSHA regulations
- Stand, sit, stoop, bend, kneel, or lay in a prone position
- Lift 20 lbs on a regular basis
- Wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and other personal protective equipment (PPE) when needed

09-2020