Job Description

Central Market is a specialty grocery that started in Austin, Texas in 1994, and has grown to multiple locations across the state. What makes Central Market one of the freshest markets in the country - Try a sumptuous selection of everything edible, for starters. We go straight to the source to bring you the finest food and drink the world has to offer. With hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, acres of produce, and aisles of experts, Central Market is a foodie’s wonderland. Our commitment beyond the plate is another reason we’re a cut above. We believe food is a way of uniting families and communities, of preserving cultures, and of starting new traditions. Each of our stores is a market in the truest sense and is a place to exchange goods, services, and ideas for those really into food. As a Food Safety Leader, you'll oversee all food safety and food safety compliance for perishable, non-perishable, and food service departments. You'll manage Store food safety operations through coordination and utilization of quality assurance and regulatory compliance programs. Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:• Manages / executes food safety programs, including HACCP or HACCP-based programs as directed• Manages / conducts HACCP based food safety audits and assessments as required• Manages all food safety technology for the facility• Serves as Safe Quality Food (SQF) Practitioner• Assists in conducting facility plan review for food safety and sanitation compliance as directed• Leads response and follow up on any site pest control issues• Provides food safety expertise and support for emergency response events or crisis situations (e.g., power outages, hot water loss, natural disasters, pandemic response)• Provides input on food safety issues to other team members• Works closely with Central Market Managers, Quality Assurance Food Safety Managers; functions as a liaison for food safety communication, programs, and issues as directed• Provides support in administration and facilitation of the Certified Food Manager (CFM) training program for all Partners• Completes / maintains all required administrative reports accurately and on time• Provides communications support with state and local regulatory agencies, as assigned• Assists Regulatory Affairs in administration of / compliance with company recalls; focuses on 100% compliance on Class I recalls• Provides support for regulatory changes that would impact CM / H-E-B, as assigned• Assists with regulatory compliance issues at warehouse, transportation, distribution or store level as needed• Conducts investigations of complaints to protect CM / H-E-B liability and avoid negative customer perception• Serves as food safety liaison to state and local level regulatory agencies• Assists with development of VTAs, process documents, etc. The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations. Qualifications & Key Requirements: Work Experience: