Food Safety Inspector (International Opportunity)

About the position

The Food Safety Inspector is responsible for food safety inspections and sanitation of identified base food preparation establishments; including but not limited to incoming shipments, storage areas, kitchens, and dining facilities to ensure they meet proper standards from production to presentation.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting and accepting or rejecting incoming shipments for food and ingredients in accordance with safety and sanitation regulations.
• Monitoring food distributers, processors and manufacturers for safety and sanitation regulation compliance and reporting any violations immediately.
• Ensuring all food is suitable for human consumption based on health and safety standards.
• Continuously inspects and audits food facilities and equipment.
• Continuously inspects areas that prepare or serve food, including CYS, Schools, and MWR facilities.
• Supports MWR and Garrison by inspecting temporary food service activities.
• Inspection of ice machines and water samples throughout the AOR.
• Active participation in day-to-day office activities, including a variety of meetings and task force groups to improve procedural processes, obtain approvals, and remain abreast of new developments and policy requirements.
• Active participation in Mass Casualty exercises and events.
• Completes required organizational compliance education, including assigned requirements that are client-specified, for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies.

Requirements

• Current ServSafe Certification preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in the area of food inspection, processing, storage, shipping and receiving.
• Intermediate computer skills including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, and e-mail required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking ability.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or agricultural science preferred.
• US military experience in food inspection is preferred.
• Must be in possession of a food safety inspection certificate from an accredited program.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401k plan.
• Paid time off.
• Annual bonus.