Food Safety & Quality Assurance Professional – Houston, TX Job at Whataburger

Whataburger Houston, TX 77014

Food Safety & Quality Assurance Professional – Houston, TX - ( 00041823 )
Description


Summary Description:
This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and supporting the Field Food Safety and Quality Assurance programs in accordance with established Company policies. Ensures food safety and quality standards are maintained according to related regulatory agencies. Collaborates with Restaurant Operations to achieve maximum results in control of quality and food safety within the units. Partners with management to communicate food safety and quality standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Reviews regulatory inspection reports from restaurant units and ensures unit appropriate Area Management/Operations Leadership are advised on action plans to achieve compliance and/or areas for improvement.
  • Reviews and analyzes Food Safety Quality Assurance (FSQA) audits of units for food safety deficiencies and provides a timely response to management in areas of improvement.
  • Collaborates with Field Operations and Restaurant Operations Systems in ensuring the handling and serving procedures comply with health regulations, good food handling practices and suggested methods.
  • Works to upgrade sanitation standards throughout the units. Offers best practices in food safety with all facets of the company.
  • Maintains Food Safety Quality Assurance files.
  • Contributes to the design, development, implementation and execution of unit-level Food Safety programs, such as 3rd party audits, regulatory inspection reports (Health inspections), and Safe and Sound program.
  • Collaborates with Risk Management department, unit and Field Operations in addressing claims of illness by workers or customers (e.g., workers claiming Hepatitis A or customers alleging food borne illness).
  • Acts as a liaison with regulatory authorities (Health Departments) on behalf of Restaurant Operations for audit questions or responses.
  • Serves as a liaison between regulatory and industry officials to maintain knowledge of and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Presents regulatory/legislative comments to proposed rules as necessary.
  • Oversees and determines general and administrative budget for Quality Assurance (QA) and Food Safety departments.
  • Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications


EDUCATION:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Safety or related field or any equivalent combination of education and experience required

EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience in contributing to the management of projects is preferred
  • 1+ years’ experience preferably in manufacturing and/or restaurant industry

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and Visio (as applicable)
  • Proficiency in JD Edwards (as applicable)
  • Ability to communicate well with the general public and experience in establishing and maintaining an effective working relationship with management, vendors, and co-workers
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Technical knowledge of food safety, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), quality systems, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and regulatory requirements regarding products and restaurants
  • Advanced professional or theoretical knowledge and fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of a particular field of specialization in the execution of assigned duties and responsibilities
  • Basic understanding of budgetary concepts and procedures
  • Advanced understanding of departmental structure and policies with basic understanding of the cross-functional structure and policies of Whataburger Restaurants LLC
  • Advanced ability to delegate tasks and get work done through others
  • Ability to prepare and present information to guests, more senior associates, vendors and management

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION:

  • Certified in HACCP, GFSI, BRC, SQF or other food safety/QA audit certifications preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Expected to work the necessary time to satisfactorily fulfill job responsibilities
  • Must be able to report to work timely and as required by operational/business needs
  • Must be able to work a full-time schedule and work outside of normal business hours when necessary
  • Must be able to travel occasionally both locally and long distances (including air travel), to worksites, meeting sites, and other locations
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license, submit to releasing a Motor Vehicle Record that adheres to the Whataburger standards and maintain current automobile liability at minimum levels in their state of residence
Work Locations : 12663 VETERANS MEMORIAL DR 12663 VETERANS MEMORIAL DR HOUSTON 77014-2101



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