Airport Catering - Food Safety Manager

This role will assist with implementing and managing the corporate food safety program consisting of procedures, and policies as well as monitoring performance

via continuous auditing and quality assessment. They will be accountable for safe working practices, safe food handling practices, safe food handling hygiene, and compliance monitoring; ultimately resulting in effectively reducing risks, developing increased safety awareness, and managing costs. This position will require working closely with all departments within the operation to ensure compliance of corporate safety initiatives, and relaying information to the Corporate Head Office.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the Safety Management System (SMS), where applicable, develop and implement systems specific to Sky Cafe
• Assist base operations with continuous improvement through the application of quality and safety management principles
• Review comprehensive corrective action plans and perform follow-up assessments for effectiveness as necessary
• Ensure all corrective actions put in place by local managers are implemented
• Implement a quality assurance program to validate local procedures are followed
• Monitor compliance with Food Safety Critical Control Points (CCPs)
• Address and communicate any food safety concerns
• Manage the administration of food safety forms for the organization
• Manage Food Traceability program including scheduled exercises and table tops
• Ensure all duties assigned in regards to the food safety program are completed and documented appropriately
  
  

Qualifications

• Airline catering experience preferred
• Experience with safe food handling programs/practices preferred
• Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) training and certification is a plus
• Demonstrated knowledge of safety in the workplace; including safety requirements and reporting methods as per Provincial and Federal Labour Standards
• This is a controlled document. Any paper or electronic copies will be considered obsolete upon creation.
• Presentation and communication skills required
• Proficient in PC based applications
  
  

Core Competencies

• Exceptional communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization, both oral and written
• High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts
• Above average organizational, time management and prioritizing skills
• High level of personal integrity
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
• Willingness to work weekends and evenings as required
• Ability to:
• Interpret and implement company policies and procedures
• Motivate staff to meet associated goals as required for effective safe day to day operations
• Deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times.
• Work co-operatively between key management personnel and co-workers to achieve company goals and maintain operations
• Prepare for and respond to unforeseen changes/challenges related to safety and operations performance as it pertains to date to day operations
• Successfully multitask and handle changing priorities
• Work well under pressure and meet set deadlines
• Consistently demonstrate a safety focused mindset