Food Safety Specialist

Job Summary:

The Food Safety Specialist will be a critical part of the Food and Beverage team, reporting to the Food Safety Manager. In this role, you will work with Food Service and Operations teams to ensure our stores maintain a food-safe environment and culture. You will collaborate with the food service, marketing, legal, and equipment teams. You will be the main point of contact for our territory and regional managers regarding the local health department inspections.

At Global Partners, business starts with people. Since 1933, we’ve believed in taking care of our customers, our guests, our communities, and each other—and that belief continues to guide us.  

The Global Spirit is how we work to fuel that long term commitment to success. As a Fortune 500 company with 90+ years of experience, we’re proud to fuel communities—responsibly and sustainably. We show up every day with grit, passion, and purpose—anticipating needs, building lasting relationships, and creating shared value. 

Job Description:

• Analyze and assess food safety risk and apply measures and controls to mitigate risks to an acceptable level.Contribute to the design of new products, store layouts, equipment, processes, and procedures with risk assessments, establishing food safety requirements and review and approval processes.Provide regulatory guidance and support for retail & promotional merchandise.
• Measure, analyze and report operational compliance to food safety systems standards through audit and inspections, directly or by operations teams.Support and maintain operations assessment toolsSupport improvement, corrective and preventative actions with operations teams.
• Assist stores in obtaining and maintaining their regulatory compliance with Food Safety Manager certifications (ANSI approved and accredited), Food Handler, Allergen Awareness and other locally required food safety related certifications.
• Maintain compliance records of those required certifications and coordinate with the legal department on store license renewals and applications as needed.
• Provide regular updates to leadership on certification compliance
• Create Food Safety training materials and content for stores, coordinating with Global Training and Development as needed.
• Conduct classroom and in-store training
• Identify and maintain 3rd Party relationships and support providers, inclusive of identification, capability assessment, qualifications, performance measurement and calibration to brand standards and requirements.
• Provide technical and subject matter expertise as required.
• Provide support and resolution for shop food safety related questions, complaints, and incidents.
• Provide, review, and maintain all food safety content in training materials, videos, courses, and brand standards documentation.Conduct regional educational sessions as required.
• Establish & maintain relationships with local & state health departments.
• Overnight travel may be required at times.
• Always portrays a positive image of the company.

Additional Job Description:

• Nationally Recognized Food Protection Manager CertificationCertified Professional – Food Safety (CP-FS) credential preferred
• Working knowledge of Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points, (HACCP), Good Manufacturing Practices, (GMP’s), Food and Drug Administration, (FDA) Model Food Code, Code of Federal Regulations, (CFR), and general microbiology.
• In-depth knowledge of operational best practices, with a focus on restaurant/convenience store industry a plus.
• Computer proficiency of Microsoft products including Excel
• You have outstanding communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to work cross-functionally while maintaining a focus on equipment initiatives.
• You always maintain a positive attitude towards work and the company.
• You can understand basic technical details and read and execute a user manual.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• You are food safety certified.
• Bachelor's Degree Food science, Culinary, Public Health or related field Food Safety Manager Certification - ServSafe/NRFSP (or similar) certification level with a score (90%+) that qualifies individual to apply for instructor/proctor certification.

Pay Range:

$66,600.00 - $93,200.00

The pay range for this position is outlined above. The final amount offered at the start of employment is determined based on factors including, but not limited to, experience level, knowledge, skills, abilities and geographic location, and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.

Our Commitments to You

• Coins! We offer competitive salaries and opportunities for growth. We have an amazing Talent Development Team who create trainings for growth and job development.

• Health & Wellness - Medical, Dental, Visions and Life Insurance. Along with additional wellness support.

• The Road Ahead – We offer 401k and a match component!

• Professional Development - We provide tuition reimbursement; this benefit is offered after 6 months of service.

What to Expect From the Hiring Process

We value passion and potential. Please apply if you’re qualified and interested—we’d love to hear from you. 

A member of our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and may connect you with the hiring manager if your experience is a strong match. 

Interviews are conducted virtually and in person, depending on the role. We’ll provide more details about next steps if selected to move forward.  

Global Partners LP is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a company culture where ideas from all people help us grow, move and thrive. We embrace the diversity of all applicants and do not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation to apply, please contact our recruiting department at 781-747-9675 or 781-7GP-WORK.

*Disclaimer: At Global Partners, we don't use lie detector tests for any employment decisions. We follow all the rules and regulations, so we need to let you know: In Massachusetts, it's illegal to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment of continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.