Name:
Restaurant Food Safety and Quality Assurance Field Specialist - Santa Clarita Valley
Location: Baldwin Park, CA
Job Posting Location - City, State:
Baldwin Park, CA
Work Type:
Full-time
Department:
Food Safety

Description & Requirements

Come join our family at In-N-Out Burger!

We have an excellent opportunity for a full-time Restaurant Food Safety and Quality Assurance Field Specialist in the Santa Clarita Valley. This position will be covering the areas of North LA County, Santa Clarita, and the counties of Kern, San Luis Obispo, Ventura, Santa Barbara etc. It is preferred if the individual lives near the area they will oversee (They will be based in Baldwin Park Office).

This position is responsible for providing support to our restaurants, both directly and through assisting in the development and maintenance of materials, systems, and programs to promote food safety and quality in restaurants and ensure regulatory compliance.

General Responsibilities:

Remain knowledgeable of, and communicate regarding, jurisdiction specific requirements
Assist stores in resolving regulatory challenges by acting as a liaison between local health departments and In-N-Out
Maintain strong working relationships with key regulators (e.g. local or state health department regulators)
Report on key metrics
Foster mutually beneficial business relationships through needs identification and the delivery of business requirements
Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify and resolve any critical issues impacting the business
Analyze relevant data to identify potential food safety concerns and follow-up appropriately
Completion of assigned projects to meet department goals and objectives
Provide input for improvement to the Restaurant Food Safety plan
Execute Restaurant Food Safety plan  
Perform store visits and audit for compliance with Restaurant Food Safety Plan and train in areas of deficiency
Train Shift Managers and Divisional Managers in the area of Food Safety, and provide hands-on training as needed

Work Schedule + Benefits:

Full-time, Exempt; Salary range: $83,764 - $103,000 annually
The above represents the expected pay range for this job requisition.  Ultimately, in determining your pay, we will consider your experience and other job-related factors.
Rotating schedule, primarily Monday through Friday variable hours based on business needs and at least one weekend per 4-week period required
Occasional after-hours, holidays, and additional weekend hours may be required 
Regional and Overnight Travel is required, typically up to 50% of the time. 
Excellent Benefits, to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flex Spending Accounts, 401(k)/Profit Sharing Plan, Adoption Assistance, Education Reimbursement, Supplemental Health Plans, and Pet Insurance.

Qualifications:

Minimum of bachelor’s degree, preferably in biology, chemistry, public health, or another closely related science (required)
Minimum 5 years’ experience in the food service industry with responsibility in food safety, training, and development of written materials (required) 
Strong knowledge and understanding of retail food safety principles and regulations (required) 
Intermediate to advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) 
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact professionally with all levels of management 
Ability to plan, organize, and execute training
Ability to collaborate and work as part of a team
Ability to work independently and with a focus on continuous improvement
Ability to write business reports and present to groups
CP-FS or RS/REHS professional credential eligible
Valid CA driver's license is required 

For Store associates:

  • Minimum one (1) year tenure with In-N-Out Burger
  • Minimum Level 5
  • No Final Warnings in the last six (6) months and must be in good standing with Management

ABOUT In-N-Out Burger

In-N-Out Burger was founded in 1948 by Harry and Esther Snyder in Baldwin Park, California, and remains privately owned and operated. Under the direction of the Snyder family, the company has opened restaurants throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Texas, Oregon, Colorado, Idaho, Washington, and Tennessee. In-N-Out Burger’s menu has remained the same since 1948. We have maintained a simple philosophy – serve only the highest quality product, prepare it in a clean and sparkling environment, and serve it in a warm and friendly manner. We have built a reputation for fresh, made-to-order foods prepared and served by friendly, well trained Associates.

In-N-Out Burger offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice. Should there be a need, In-N-Out Burger will provide reasonable accommodation to complete the interview process upon request.