Food Safety Analyst II (Orange County, CA OR San Diego County, CA), Retail Food Safety Team, Worldwide Grocery Stores

Please note - candidate must reside in (or be willing to relocate to) Orange County, CA OR San Diego County, CA. Relocation support will be provided as part of our offer for out of state candidates.

Promote and support retail food safety programs and policies; teach, coach, and consult to drive compliance and strengthen Food Safety Culture. Partner with stores and operational area leadership to ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.

Key job responsibilities
 Provide in-store food safety support
 Apply in-depth knowledge of food-handling, pest control, chemical, and audit programs
 Maintain collaborative relationships with store leaders and operational area leaders
 Act as a liaison between stores and regulatory agencies
 Assist with new store launches
 Participate in an after-hours & weekend on-call rotation
 Up to 75% overnight travel
 Engage with professional organizations and industry groups
 Maintain professional credentials

Basic Qualifications

• Knowledge of retail food code and regulations governing grocery retail at local, state, and federal levels
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field
• Relevant experience in retail operations or retail food safety management
• Maintain or obtain NEHA Certified Professional – Food Safety (CP-FS) or Registered Environmental Health Specialist / Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS)
• Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders
• Ability to communicate complex information in a clear, concise, and organized way

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 to 6 years’ experience in food safety compliance as related to food retailing or food processing
• Demonstrated success in teaching or training others

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, CA, Virtual Location - California - 91,600.00 - 128,300.00 USD annually