FOOD SAFETY MANAGER - REMOTE

Salary:  90,000-115,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus Eligible 

Pay Grade: 15 

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As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!

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Job Summary

Position Summary

The Corporate Healthcare Food Safety Manager supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of food safety programs across Compass Group North America healthcare dining operations. Assigned to a healthcare business sector, this position serves as a trusted food safety partner to associates, unit managers, regional leaders, and sector executives, translating regulatory and corporate requirements into practical solutions that protect patients, associates, and visitors.

The ideal candidate brings healthcare food safety, regulatory compliance, or environmental health experience; sound judgment; and the ability to independently support geographically dispersed operations, including facilities serving highly susceptible populations.

Key Responsibilities

Sector Partnership and Operational Support

· Act as the primary food safety resource for an assigned healthcare sector, building relationships and providing guidance at every level, from new hires and frontline teams through unit, regional, and executive leadership.

· Partner with operations, culinary, clinical teams, Risk Management, Quality Assurance, and corporate stakeholders to establish priorities, communicate risks, and implement practical improvements.

· Support new account transitions, openings, corporate initiatives, technology or equipment evaluations, and enterprise-wide food safety standardization.

· Independently prioritize routine account needs and urgent requests; travel to accounts for assessments, investigations, training, and operational support.

Regulatory Compliance and Incident Response

· Interpret and support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local food safety regulations, including FDA Food Code requirements as adopted locally, as well as relevant healthcare accreditation and facility standards, including The Joint Commission.

· Guide inspection readiness, regulatory responses, corrective actions, and communication with health departments and other agencies.

· Provide timely support for significant food safety events, including regulatory closures, pest activity, foodborne illness concerns, and disruptions to foodservice; assist with operational recovery.

· Investigate suspected foodborne illness, allergen reactions, and other food safety incidents; coordinate documentation, root cause analysis, risk mitigation, and corrective action follow-up.

· Monitor emerging regulations, industry trends, and healthcare food safety risks and communicate relevant changes.

Food Safety Programs and Patient Protection

· Implement and improve corporate food safety policies, procedures, training resources, and HACCP-based programs or preventive controls where applicable.

· Provide technical guidance on sanitation, employee health, time and temperature controls, safe food preparation, storage, transportation, and service.

· Support allergen identification, cross-contact prevention, labeling, dietary restriction communication, high-risk patient tray processes, and investigation of suspected allergic reactions.

· Collaborate with operations and clinical partners on therapeutic diets, specialized dietary needs, and food safety for vulnerable patient populations.

Assessments, Data, and Corrective Actions

· Conduct and support on-site food safety assessments, operational reviews, and targeted evaluations; support internal and third-party audit processes and standardization of assessment tools.

· Analyze assessment results, inspection findings, and incident trends to identify systemic risks and prioritize improvement opportunities.

· Work with operational leaders to develop, track, and verify effective corrective actions; provide targeted support to accounts with recurring issues.

· Ensure accurate incident documentation, investigation, and closure in corporate reporting systems; prepare dashboards, reports, and executive summaries with recommended actions.

Training and Safety Culture

· Develop and deliver education, coaching, webinars, campaigns, and practical resources for new associates, managers, food safety professionals, and regional leadership.

· Build operational accountability and a prevention-focused culture through hazard recognition, prompt reporting, and sustained compliance.

· Collaborate with workplace safety colleagues on shared operational risks and cross-functional initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

Required

· Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Environmental Health, Public Health, Hospitality Management, or a related field; equivalent relevant education and experience may be considered.

· Experience in food safety, regulatory compliance, environmental health, quality assurance, or a related discipline, including assessments, investigations, or corrective action follow-up.

· Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, foodborne illness prevention, and regulatory requirements.

· Ability to analyze data, exercise independent judgment, manage competing priorities, and influence operational partners without direct authority.

· Strong communication and presentation skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to communicate performance findings to leadership.

· Ability to travel to operational locations as business needs require.

Preferred

· Experience in healthcare or hospital foodservice, highly susceptible populations, multi-unit operations, or corporate food safety programs.

· Experience working with health departments or regulatory inspections; knowledge of the FDA Food Code, HACCP, and healthcare accreditation requirements.

· Experience developing training, analyzing assessment results, and presenting recommendations to operational or executive leadership.

· CP-FS (NEHA), REHS/RS, or other recognized food safety credentials

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.  At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. 

Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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Req ID:  1587050

Compass Corporate 

Alexis Ditaway 

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