Senior Food Safety Specialist

OverviewJoin to apply for the Senior Food Safety Specialist role at HelloFresh.As the Senior Food Safety Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting food safety systems and compliance for meal kits and ready-to-eat (RTE) products. Reporting to the Manager, Food Safety Systems & Compliance, you will coordinate the development and maintenance of food safety programs, manage documentation, and ensure regulatory compliance across operations. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will lead audit support, crisis preparedness, and food safety culture initiatives to ensure that our products meet the highest standards of safety and quality.ResponsibilitiesInternal Auditing: Lead and execute the internal audit schedule for all facilities, ensuring compliance with food safety standards (e.g., BRCGS, HACCP) and regulatory requirements. Identify non-conformances and lead the follow-up for corrective actions.Labeling & Regulatory Support: Assist with labeling compliance for new products, ingredients, and processes, providing support for both Canadian and US teams as needed.Systems Maintenance: Manage and maintain food safety documentation systems, ensuring proper change control and the upkeep of relevant knowledge management platforms.Verification Activities: Support site-level verification activities, including the review of records and data to ensure compliance with food safety programs.Imports: Ensure CFIA permits and licenses are obtained, manage quota applications, and review banned ingredients for imports.Food Safety Culture: Coordinate safety & quality culture surveys, lead Food Safety Week activities, and update the FS Culture Calendar and FSQA communications.Crisis Preparedness: Lead mock recall exercises, traceability tests, and other crisis preparedness activities.All other duties, as assignedQualifications3+ years of experience in food safety or quality assurance, with a strong focus on internal auditing.Post-secondary education in Food Science, Biological Science, or a related discipline.Completion of Internal or Lead Auditor training with recognized certification (BRCGS, SQF, GFSI, or equivalent) is highly preferred.Strong understanding of food safety programs, HACCP principles, and regulatory requirements, including labeling.Knowledge of supplier management and SKU database systems is an asset.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including international partners.Proactive and independent mindset, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.Ability to travel domestically as per business requirements (approximately 25-30%).Benefits & Working EnvironmentBox Discount: 75% discount on weekly HelloFresh and Chefs Plate meal kits and 50% off weekly Factor meal box.Health & Wellness: Health & Dental benefits from day 1, a Health Spending Account, unlimited access to Headspace, and 25% discount on GoodLife fitness memberships.Vacation & PTO: Generous vacation and PTO to support work-life balance.Family Benefits: Parental leave top-up program for expectant parents.Growth & Development: Career progression support, development opportunities, and an organization-wide L&D fund.Work Hard & Have Fun: Team socials and company events.Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives: ERGs such as FreshPride, Women Empowered, and LIMES.Food Puns: Fun, light-hearted culture with punny meeting room names.Working ConditionsIt’s possible to be exposed to common allergens (e.g., peanuts, tree nuts, milk) in this role. If you have concerns about exposure to particular ingredients, please disclose this during the hiring process.Interested in joining the HelloFresh team? Submit your application in PDF format today.Location highlights: Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Mississauga, Markham, Brampton, Richmond Hill, Pickering, and other Ontario locations with varying posting dates. #J-18808-Ljbffr