As North America's largest Asian-inspired prepared foods supplier, Advanced Fresh Concepts Franchise Corp. (“AFCFC”) provides consumers with an industry leading selection of diverse ready-to-eat meals. With over $1 billion in sales, approximately 450 employees and a presence in more than 4,000 supermarkets and other food service establishments, AFCFC is positioned to innovate and grow, now and in the future.
Position Overview
Advanced Fresh Concepts Franchise Corporation (AFCFC) is looking for a Food Safety Specialist who will oversee and routinely conduct inspections of franchise locations to ensure safety and sanitation procedures and regulations are maintained and compliant to SSOP, store requirements, and the state and local laws.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
- Oversee food safety and sanitation procedures for retail food service establishments
- Conduct routine inspections of franchise locations to determine compliance with SSOP, store requirements, and state and local laws
- Educate operators during routine visits on food safety, internal policies, and operational procedures
- Conduct investigations on reported matters of product quality, food service operation compliance and related categories
- Lead Food Safety Training/Discussion sessions with operators and partners
- Establish, develop, and maintain alliances with regulatory and industry partners
Qualifications & Skills
- BA/BS Degree in Biology, Food Science, Environmental Health, Microbiology, or related field
- A minimum of two years of food safety experience
- Knowledge in food safety (Retail Food Code) is required
- REHS/RS or CP-FS credential is a plus
- Experience in retail food service is a plus
- Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain an excellent Motor Vehicle Record
- Overnight travel per month—extensive
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to manage time efficiently and execute projects diligently
- Fluent in Microsoft applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills; be able to converse calmly and effectively during crisis situations
Employee Offered Benefits
AFCFC’s benefit package includes group medical, dental, and vision health benefits; basic life and AD&D, flexible PTO, paid holiday, and 401k retirement plan with company match provision
Advanced Fresh Concepts Franchise Corp. is the largest North American franchisor of supermarket-based food service counter concept pioneered by our parent company in 1986. Our extensive experience in the industry is second to none. Our food service counters feature sushi and/or other delicious Asian cuisine. In addition to supermarkets, we can also be found in other industry segments, such as military commissaries, university campus food courts, corporate office food courts, among others. Our products are prepared fresh daily with quality ingredients and are conveniently packaged and merchandised as grab-and-go meals.
With over $700 million in sales, approximately 450 employees and a presence in more than 4,000 supermarkets and other food service establishments, AFCFC is positioned to innovate and grow, now and in the future.
AFCFC provides a dynamic working environment with competitive salaries and benefits; our employees enjoy opportunities for professional growth.