Food Safety and Health Compliance Specialist

2 weeks ago


Whittier, United States H Mart Full time
Position Overview:
The Health and Inspection Specialist will play a pivotal role in overseeing and ensuring compliance with
health and safety regulations across our West Coast locations. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional
with extensive experience in the health inspection field, preferably someone who has served as an inspector
with a California health county and is now retired or looking for a full-time or consulting opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of comprehensive food safety and health compliance programs across all West Coast H Mart locations.
  • Oversee and conduct regular, high-level health and safety inspections, ensuring all stores meet or exceed local, state, and federal regulatory standards.
  • Direct the certification process for food managers and handlers, ensuring all certifications are current and aligned with regulatory requirements.
  • Partner with regional and store management teams to proactively identify, address, and resolve health and safety issues, fostering a culture of compliance and continuous improvement.
  • Maintain full compliance with OSHA regulations and other applicable health, safety, and food safety authorities, ensuring all locations are audit-ready at all times.
  • Monitor and stay ahead of evolving health, safety, and food safety regulations; update policies, procedures, and training programs to align with industry best practices.
  • Lead the design and delivery of advanced training programs for store managers and employees on health, safety, and food compliance protocols, cultivating a proactive and knowledgeable workforce.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between the corporate compliance team, regional leadership, and external regulatory bodies.
Qualifications:
  • At least 5-10 years of extensive experience in health inspection, with a strong understanding of California health regulations.
  • Previous experience working with a California health county as an inspector.
  • Certification in food management and food handling, or the ability to certify others.
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work with team and make informed decisions.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
  • Travel required
Pay range:
  • $80k-110k per year
Benefits:
  • Health, Dental & Vision insurance / EAP (Employee Assistance Program) per company policy
  • 401 (k) Retirement Plan with up to 5% match per company policy
  • Life Insurance and AD&D (Accidental death & Dismemberment) per company policy
  • BTA Insurance (Business Travel Accident Coverage)
  • Company provided lunch
  • Paid-time off (PTO) and Paid Holidays per company policy
  • Celebration & Condolence Benefits per company policy
  • Employee Discount Program (5%)
  • Holiday Gift certificates per company policy
  • FSA (Flexible Spending Account) per company policy
  • DCFSA (Dependent Child Care Spending Account) per company policy


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