Sonic Corp is seeking a talented individual for the position
of QA Food & Safety Specialist. The responsibilities will
include:
Coordinates the retail food safety audit program and evaluate
supply chain for compliance to Sonic standards. Manage the
information flow and communication process for food safety and quality
assurance, which includes all programs and systems.
We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package that
includes medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), life insurance and
more.
Essential Duties and Requirements
Analyzes retail audit
results. Works with Purchasing, Operations Services and Training
to problem solve and develop solutions to correct negative
trends. This would include preparation and handling procedures
as well as product and equipment performance.
Manages third-party vendor
relationships. Evaluates vendor performance, establishes vendor
objectives, and involvement in annual vendor review.
Involvement with X-Team and
Brand Development to understand LTO and new product tests and impact
on food safety audits and nutritional program.
Evaluate supply chain for
food safety, quality, and specification compliance.
Maintains and manages the
database related to the drive-in food safety audit program and vendor
complaint database (Seneca).
Coordinates the
communication of audit results to the principals and other designated
internal and external contacts.
Performs Food Safety Training
for Franchisee’s,Store Managers and Assistant Managers, Field Team,
and third-party audit firm.
Performs shadow audits with
third-party auditors to ensure auditor calibration is consistent
Verifies schedule of audits adheres to designated criteria.
Manages the communication of
the food safety audit process to field services, principals, auditors
and sonic management.
Coordinates the communication
concerning audit failures to the designated internal and external
contacts. Works with Field Services and Legal Department to
ensure failures are resolved.
Generates and oversees all
food safety audit information reporting and trend
identification. This includes custom reports requested by
franchisees.
Reconciles
budgets and pays invoices for food safety audits and nutritional
testing.
Coordinates the daily department activities.
Assists
with coordination of audits for vendor manufacturing plants, distributors
and products.
Requirements
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree in biology, food science/nutrition, animal
science, restaurant management, or related field preferred; and/or
equivalent in education and experience.
Other Skills and Abilities
Manage multiple tasks and
projects, be detail-oriented, and work independently.
Excellent analytical,
problem-solving, communication and organizational skills.
Must be able to deal
effectively with all levels of management.
Strong verbal and written
communication, computer, and analytical skills.
Understands and is capable of
using Power Point, Microsoft Access, Word, Excel, Outlook and ESHA
Research nutritional software package.
If interested in this position please send your resume in WORD
format, by email with Specialist-QA & Food Safetyin the
subject line to [Click
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