Job Description

Food Safety Manager

We're hiring! AFCFC is seeking a highly motivated

Food Safety Manager

to join our team!

About Us

Since 1986, we've been redefining fresh and convenient dining as North America's largest franchisor of supermarket-based food service counters featuring sushi and other authentic Asian-inspired cuisine. Our well-loved brands,

ZENSHI Handcrafted Sushi

and

Wild Blue Sushi

, are trusted names that bring flavor and freshness to communities every day.

With thousands of locations across the U.S. and Canada, we've built our reputation on quality, consistency, and innovation. Every dish we serve is freshly prepared with premium ingredients carefully packaged and designed for today's on-the-go lifestyle.

As the industry leader, we're passionate about delivering the perfect balance of taste, quality, and convenience. But what truly sets us apart is our people, the dedicated teams who bring our mission to life each day.

If you're looking to grow with a company that values

innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement,

we invite you to join us and shape the future of fresh dining.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Manage food safety performance encompassing all retail operations. Develop and manage KPI's specific to program objectives and performance. Develop strategies aimed to improve program objectives, internal and retail compliance improvements. Co-develop standardization programs specific to internal and 3P food safety assessments. Build team: Recruit, interview, and train Food Safety Specialists. Support as a liaison with client and regulatory partners. Monitor direct reports' performance and conduct comprehensive performance evaluations and improvement plans, where applicable. Develop and maintain productive partnerships with respective internal operation teams, industry and regulatory leads. Partner in program developments such as, but not limited to, internal/SSOP inspection template, food safety assessments standardization, training, etc. Participate in respective industry, contractor, and regulatory events not limited to:
o Client-specific quarterly food safety performance review

o Local and province-wide meetings and conferences

o Food Safety Advisory Councils

o Regulatory Regional Symposiums

Coordinate, present/participate in Food Safety Refresher trainings. Manage new store openings with respect to preparation for regulatory inspections and compliance alignment. Provide immediate support to matters or urgency such as recall destruction and verification tasks at retail level. Support with other food safety program needs such as, but not limited to, variance submissions, regulatory hearings, product (sushi rice) laboratory analysis, etc. Guide and manage direct reports to ensure compliance with other company policies such as travel, inspection planning, action plans, training, etc. Generate and present weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual performance and completion reports. Monitor, and report, regulatory legislation updates specific to areas of coverage. Up to 75% [domestic and international] travel

Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor's degree in related science/discipline (Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Public Health, Environmental Health, etc.) Active credential in one or more: CP-FS, REHS, RS ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification ServSafe Food Allergen Certification ServSafe Food Protection Manager Proctor/Trainer Seafood HACCP Certification Expert comprehension of food safety legislation specific to the following provinces: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario Diligent and highly organized Excellent written and oral communication skills. Public speaking. Satisfactory food safety performance or external equivalence Must maintain driver license in good standing. Able to travel by car and air

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

What's On the Menu for You? (Compensation & Benefits)

We don't just serve fresh sushi, we serve fresh opportunities!

Here's a taste of what you can expect:

Competitive Pay Package (see salary range listed) Annual Bonus Opportunity (Discretionary) - up to 10% of base salary Extended Health Insurance (Prescription Drugs, Extended Health, Vision Care, Dental, Life and AD&D -100% covered by AFC for you and all eligible dependents. Yes, seriously!) Paid Vacation & Paid Holidays including a Floating Holiday to celebrate your birthday Special Employee Anniversary Milestone Gift Employee Referral Bonus A friendly & positive work culture which inspires collaboration, recognizes accomplishments, and fosters continuous growth, creating not just a workplace, but a community where people truly thrive.
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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00-$102,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:

Food safety: 3 years (required) Food management: 3 years (required)
Willingness to travel:

75% (required)
Work Location: On the road