Manager, Food Safety

Sodexo

$75K — $95K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in food safety management.
  • Strong knowledge of HACCP and FDA Food Code regulations.
  • Proven ability to conduct safety audits with actionable outcomes.
  • Experience in incident investigation and root-cause analysis.
  • Skilled in designing and delivering effective training programs.
  • Ability to collaborate across multiple departments for safety compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and ensure compliance with food safety regulations across all culinary operations.
  • Conduct regular safety audits to identify risks and implement corrective actions.
  • Investigate foodborne illness claims and develop corrective action plans.
  • Create and facilitate training sessions on food safety standards and practices.
  • Support menu rollouts and equipment onboarding to ensure safe operational practices.
  • Analyze safety-related data and present insights to leadership for decision-making.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs.
  • 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions.
  • Paid Time Off and Company Holidays.
  • Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement.
Full Job Description
Role Overview

We are seeking a proactive, technically strong Food Safety Manager to lead, implement, and continuously improve food safety programs across a large, fast-paced campus environment. You will champion a culture of safety, ensure regulatory and brand compliance, and partner with culinary and operations teams to deliver safe, high-quality food experiences at scale.

This role blends technical food safety expertise, risk mitigation, and cross-functional leadership, ensuring that every kitchen, café, and service point meets the highest standards of safety, sanitation, and operational excellence.

What You'll Do

  • Lead food safety compliance - Ensure adherence to FDA Food Code, HACCP, and local health department regulations across all culinary operations.
  • Conduct safety audits - Perform routine inspections of kitchens, cafés, production areas, and storage to identify risks and drive corrective actions.
  • Manage incidents - Investigate foodborne illness claims, contamination events, and operational deviations; develop CAPA plans to prevent recurrence.
  • Deliver training - Create and facilitate engaging training on sanitation, allergen management, HACCP, and safe food handling for culinary teams and contractors.
  • Strengthen operational readiness - Support menu rollouts, equipment onboarding, and process changes to ensure safety is embedded into daily workflows.
  • Analyze safety data - Track KPIs, audit scores, temperature logs, and compliance trends; present insights to leadership to inform decisions.


What We Offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
  • 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
  • Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
  • Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring

  • Food safety expertise - Strong knowledge of HACCP, FDA Food Code, sanitation standards, and multi-site food safety operations.
  • Audit and inspection skills - Proven ability to conduct thorough audits, identify risks, and implement corrective actions.
  • Incident investigation capability - Experience leading root-cause analyses and developing CAPA plans in high-volume environments.
  • Training and coaching strength - Ability to design and deliver engaging, practical training that drives behavior change.
  • Cross-functional collaboration - Skilled at partnering with culinary, facilities, procurement, and workplace teams to maintain consistent standards.


Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Functional Experience: 3 years

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