Store Food Safety Leader - N. Lamar Central Market

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.

• →2 yrs of related experience in food safety 
• →including manufacturing environments 
• →Extensive experience in auditing and statistics 
• →Experience in retail 

• Advanced knowledge of all food safety requirements 
• Knowledge of regulatory food laws and internal policies and procedures 
• Knowledge of basic business principles (preferred) 
• Familiarity with HACCP, Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Retail Practices, thermal processing, Code of Federal Regulations, FDA Food Code, Texas Retail Food Establishment rules, statistics, integrated pest management, and auditing practices 
• Advanced PC skills 
• Strong interpersonal skills; emotional intelligence 
• Strong verbal / written communication skills 
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills 
• Strong organization and time-management skills 
• Negotiating skills 
• Bilingual (English - Spanish) skills (preferred) 
• Ability to foster and steer a safe work environment 
• Ability to solve quality-related problems 
• Ability to work in a team environment 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift focus between projects / tasks 
• Ability to work independently with some supervision 
• Adaptability 

• Bachelors in food science, or a related field - Required
• Masters preferred

• Completion of all required Company / Store training and certifications upon hire - Required

• Function in a fast-paced store and office environment
• Maintain appropriate internal certifications (e.g., Certified Food Manager - proctor and trainer, HACCP) as required
• Work extended hours and rotating schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Travel by car or plane with overnight stays
• Work in multiple temperature zones
• Safely maneuver the facility without breaking OSHA regulations
• Stand, sit, stoop, bend, kneel, or lay in a prone position
• Lift 20 lbs on a regular basis
• Wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and other personal protective equipment (PPE) when needed

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Last revised: 9/1/2020