Food Safety And Brand Standard Specialist

Ecolab is seeking a Food Safety & Brand Standard Specialist to join its EcoSure division, an industry leader in Food Safety and total quality assurance. Our specialists are valued Food Safety & QA experts, trusted by our customers in the food service, long term care, and hospitality industry. We are seeking professionals to provide best-in-class, comprehensive on-site evaluations, and training to help our customers maintain the highest standards of Food Safety, cleanliness, guest experience and Brand protection.
What's in it For You:

• Paid training program that includes job shadowing, e-learning modules, structured field activities, and customized classroom style training
• Become a NEHA Certified Professional in Food Safety (CP-FS) and maintain professional credentials on current industry state and federal regulations
• Receive a company vehicle for business and personal use
• Plan and manage your schedule in an independent work environment
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Thrive in a company that can provide a long-term career path in operations, training, sales, or leadership
• Be part of a company that values a culture of safety that includes top-notch safety training and personal protective equipment

What You Will Do:

• Conduct Food Safety, Brand Standard and workplace health and safety evaluations at customer locations using a foundation of consulting, coaching, and training to achieve guest protection and satisfaction
• Provide effective customer communication and develop strong relationships
• Partner with Account Management teams and other divisions within Ecolab to solve customer challenges
• Complete a budgeted number of audits each week that creates a high level of customer satisfaction
• Access and utilize key industry leading Food Safety practices and continual, active monitoring of health inspection information
• Utilize Customer Relationship Management (CRM) technology to ensure efficient planning as well as a tablet to perform essential job functions
• Support the growth initiatives of our company and our customers

Position Details:

• Candidate must reside within a commutable distance of Canoga Park, CA
• Percent of overnight travel required: Up to 50%

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completed Bachelor's Degree and 2 years food service or hospitality industry-related experience; OR completed Associate Degree and 4 years of food service or hospitality industry-related experience
• Willingness to work occasional evenings, weekends, and overtime as business needs dictate
• Willingness to complete operational assessments within nursing homes, assisted living, and senior living facilities by interacting with staff and residents while adhering to HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) guidelines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook
• A valid driver's license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
• No Immigration Sponsorship available

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds
• Ability to inspect customer playgrounds by climbing, crawling in tight areas and going down tube slides

Preferred Qualifications:

• NEHA CP-FS, Registered Environmental Health Specialist or Registered Sanitarian credentials
• Experience in Food Safety and Brand Standards evaluations
• Teaching or coaching experience in a food related field
• Relationship management capability and advanced consulting skills
• Ability to work well under pressure, juggle tasks and work efficiently against deadlines
• Strong planning and organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively without supervision, showing initiative, good judgment and superior decision-making and problem-solving skills

Successful Candidates will Demonstrate:

• Customer Focus
• Communicates
• Plans and Aligns
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Being Resilient
• Situational Adaptability
• Drives Results

About EcoSure:
EcoSure, an Ecolab division, provides onsite evaluation, training, and consulting services to foodservice customers of all sizes and across industries, from restaurants to lodging and long-term care, to help them minimize Food Safety risks, ensure guest satisfaction, and protect their brand. With best-in-class Food Safety & Total QA programs and a dedicated expert service team, we deliver Insight. Action. Results.SM to our customers, so they can focus on running a safe and successful business.
Annual or Hourly Compensation Range:
$26.00 - $31.50 / hour. This position pays an hourly rate and is eligible for overtime.
Annual or Hourly Compensation Range is based on full-time 40 hours per week. Ecolab in good faith anticipates it will pay within the posted range. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining the compensation for a potential new employee such as education, training, experience, work location, travel (if required), etc.
Benefits
Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits.
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Covid-19 Vaccine Notice
Due to local mandates and customer requirements, applicants for certain customer-facing positions must be fully vaccinated (which in some situations requires a booster if eligible), unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please call Ecolab Recruiting Support at (866) 841-6682 for assistance.