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Global QA and Food Safety Specialist (Job Number: 002I89) Dallas, TX Description
Job Summary Manages
and coordinates assigned quality assurance and food safety projects in
support of Brinker Global Business Development (GBD). Teams effectively with
Global Supply Chain Management, Global Culinary, Global Franchise Partners
and QA Technical Services to ensure domestic and international based
suppliers and distribution partners as well as international restaurant
operations meet Quality Assurance and Food Safety standards. Uses knowledge
base from food science, culinary and restaurant operations to creatively
problem solve as needed to help drive continuous Food Safety and Quality
improvement across Brinker GBD. Coordinates and collaborates with multiple
departments to develop and conduct product and program testing with new and
existing vendors, and works closely with vendor partners to develop, revise
and improve product specifications, processes and programs appropriate for
GBD and Brinker Quality Assurance and Food Safety Standards. Key Performance Elements/Essential Functions
In collaboration with Global Culinary and Supply Chain Management, coordinate
international product development projects including product cuttings, shelf
life studies and other special process reviews.
Develop and manage approved products list for GBD including development of
product knowledge guides, and special process reviews for global products.
Ensure domestic based suppliers, exporters, consolidators and freight
forwarders for GBD meet QA and Food Safety requirements.
Develop and maintain database/document repository for all Global QA needs
including country specific quality and food safety requirements, product
specifications, restaurant food safety documents and third-party audit data.
Manage third-party Global restaurant food safety assessment program including
vendor management, results reporting and trending, annual program standards
review, Global web document updates and control.
Act as subject matter expert and collaborate with Global Area Directors,
Culinary, Training and Franchise Partners on all global safe food handling
procedures, food safety training, sanitation chemical approvals and other
projects as assigned. Core Competencies Demonstrates
and brings to life the following Brinker cultural beliefs: Feedbacks
Priceless - Sees more through others feedback. Own
it - Owns, drives, and achieves desired results. Win
Together - Works across boundaries to achieve results. Trust
Matters - Acts in a manner that cultivates trust in others. Thinking
Forward - Thinks and acts in a manner that achieves balanced results. Qualifications Work Experience
At least 5 years combined Quality Assurance/Food Safety/Restaurant Operations
experience required. Education/Training
4 year college degree or equivalent in Food Science, Biology or other hard
science equivalent. Culinary Arts or Public Health degrees also considered.
Certified Food Safety Professional (CPFS) preferred but not required. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Ability to successfully manage product development projects with knowledge of
food safety, quality product attributes, along with ability to assess product
performance in the restaurant.
Knowledge of restaurant food safety and sanitary operations, HACCP, foodborne
illness risk factors, good retail practices.
Knowledge of food manufacturing, processes and packaging.
Software Aptitude: Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis
on Excel
Communication & Presentation Skills: Ability to make clear, concise and
convincing business presentations, and provide both written and verbal
reporting of projects. Bilingual, is a plus.
Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently and complete projects on time
with minimal supervision.
Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work as part of a diverse team. Ability to
build cooperative, productive relationships with internal clients and
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