Job Description:

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.

For over 90 years Global Partners LP has been delivering the energy our communities need to grow, move, and thrive. From Alltown Fresh, with its innovative chef-led creations and guest-focused retail experience, to our vast network of over 50 liquid energy terminals across the eastern seaboard and beyond, Global Partner’s integrated network of businesses delivers value day-in and day-out to our guests and customers across the US. At Global Partners we embrace the future, investing in the energy transition with initiatives like GlobalGLO and supporting the communities in which we operate with our charitable work.

We’re excited for the next 90 years at Global Partners and what innovative new ideas we can bring to our guests and customers in the future. We’re looking for passionate people with great ideas to contribute to our company’s future. If you’re motivated by what’s next, Global Partners can provide you the opportunities to push your career to the next level.

The Types of “Energy” You Bring

• Regularly influences function or department
• Receives limited direction and exercises independent judgement within the scope of their role

“Gauges” of Responsibility

• 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 tools
• Support 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.

“Fuel” for You

• Coins! We offer competitive salaries and opportunities for growth. We mean it! 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.
• Give Back! We believe in community support. We know everyone gives in their own way, that’s why we offer paid volunteer time-off to you to help an organization of your choice.

The GPS of our Interview Process

• First thing first, if you’re interested in the role, please apply.
• A talent acquisition team member will review your resume in partnership with the hiring manager. If your experience would lend to this opportunity a recruiter will contact you.
• We conduct “in-person” (ZOOM) interviews and provide additional interview information or other items needed at that time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Food Safety Manager Certification - ServSafe/NRFSP (or similar) certification level with a score (90%+) that qualifies an individual to apply for instructor/proctor certification is required.
• Certified Professional – Food Safety (CP-FS) credential preferred
• 5 years of experience in retail food safety, regulatory, quality assurance, food safety training or related food industry experience, restaurant or retail operations, equipment, and design for food safety. Strong knowledge of FDA Model Food Code and local regulations.
• 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.

We value passion and potential. If you are enthusiastic about a position and think you can make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply even if you don't check every box. We embrace different perspectives, backgrounds and experiences.

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 781-891-4000.

• 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.