You might hire a food specialist to:
- Maintain high standards for food safety and handling practices, constantly seeking ways to improve processes and training initiatives
- Stay up to date on current local and federal guidelines to inform training and operating protocols
- Coordinate inspections with local authorities and achieve successful health department inspection ratings
- Manage food inventory and budget successfully to minimize surplus and/or wasted food
- Develop lasting relationships with management and local industry leaders to collaborate on best practices and standards
Required Skills and qualifications | Preferred skills and qualifications |
Comprehensive understanding of food safety and handling guidelines | Experience working in a food service role |
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills | Current ServSafe or HACCP Certification |
Strong leadership and organizational skills | Experience training team members |
Attention to detail | Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods of time |