| Food Safety Specialist Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Food Safety Specialist. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Food Safety Specialist along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Food Safety Specialist is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Senior Food Safety Specialist, Food Safety Manager, Food Safety Supervisor, Environmental & Employee Safety Specialist IV, Environmental & Employee Safety Specialist II, Environmental & Employee Safety Specialist III, Environmental & Employee Safety Specialist I, Environmental & Employee Safety Specialist V, Food Safety Senior Manager |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Food Safety Specialist |
| Ensures compliance with food safety standards and regulations by monitoring, auditing, and improving food handling and manufacturing processes. Executes and implements inspection programs, policies, and processes to verify adherence to company, industry, and regulatory food safety requirements. Conducts routine facility inspections, hazard analyses, and product evaluations to identify potential contamination or quality risks. Supports internal teams with corrective action plans and assists in developing employee training programs related to hygiene, sanitation, and safety practices. Maintains documentation and records of all food safety audits, programs, and compliance activities to support continuous improvement efforts. Requires a bachelor's degree. Requires Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP). Typically reports to a manager. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. |
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| Also referred to as: Food Safety & Compliance Specialist, Food Safety & Quality Coordinator, Food Safety Program Specialist |
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| Similar Jobs: Senior Food Safety Specialist, Food Safety Manager, Food Safety Supervisor, Environmental & Employee Safety Specialist IV, Environmental & Employee Safety Specialist II, Environmental & Employee Safety Specialist III, Environmental & Employee Safety Specialist I, Environmental & Employee Safety Specialist V, Food Safety Senior Manager |
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| Level of Education: Food Safety Specialist Salaries with No Diploma, Food Safety Specialist Salaries with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate, Food Safety Specialist Salaries with an Associate's Degree, Food Safety Specialist Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Food Safety Specialist Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Food Safety Specialist Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Biotechnology, Business Services, Chemicals, Hospitality & Leisure, MFG Durable, MFG Nondurable, Retail & Wholesale | |
