Grand Central Bakery ignited a bread revolution in 1989 by introducing rustic artisan loaves to Northwest tables. Values are at the heart of our company and sustainability touches everything we do - from where we buy ingredients to how we care for our employees and invest in our communities. A Certified B Corporation, Grand Central Bakery is part of a global movement of organizations using business as a force for good.

Job Summary: The Food Safety Coordinator (FSC) provides administrative food safety program support for Grand Central Bakery. Working under the direction of the QAFS Manager, the Coordinator provides technical support for Grand Central Bakery facilities through maintenance of the food safety plan. The FSC should have integrity, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. The FSC works on-site at an assigned facility to review food safety paperwork, participate in inspections, and conduct site audits. The FSC works cross departmentally guiding peers towards better food safety practices and develops strong working relationships with key stakeholders.

Compensation: $30.29/hour (non-exempt).

Location: Portland, OR

Remote work: This position is onsite, and not eligible for remote work.

Key competencies:

Relationship Building

Diplomacy

Team Player

Communicativeness

Organizing & Planning

Drive/Energy

Integrity

Results Orientation

Learning Agility

Self-Objectivity

Supervision: This position reports to the Quality Assurance and Food Safety Manager.

Schedule Requirements: Full-time, 4-5 days a week, hours to be determined. Grand Central Bakery operates 7 days a week/365 days a year. Schedule flexibility is essential including the ability to work extra hours or days based on department needs.

Essential job responsibilities:

· Regularly inspect assigned facility with an eye for food safety program compliance.

· Assemble, organize, and review daily food safety paperwork. Follow-up on paperwork gaps and work with department stakeholders to complete paperwork and increase compliance.

· Request documentation, including Certificates of Analysis, verification of ingredients, checking and documenting ingredient lots and condition from vendors and suppliers.

· Verify, document, and maintain records of equipment calibration.

· Support location response for food safety incidents. Inspect the facility for food safety hazards, track potentially affected product, documenting and recording incidents.

· As directed by the QAFS Manager, update program documents to maintain compliance with government regulations, customer specifications, and 3rd party certification requirements.

· Conduct a monthly facility self-audit and complete documentation, noting points of improvement. Create and present reports based on findings with corrective action recommendations. Track completion of corrective actions.

· Support facility managers during third party audits. Navigate food safety documentation and answer food safety related questions during the audits.

· Conduct trainings on food safety programs including Good Manufacturing Principles (GMP’s), how to complete documentation, and compliance. Schedule and track training.

· Conduct environmental sampling using aseptic technique on a regular schedule and send samples to an external laboratory for processing. Record test results to be used for trend analysis.

· Investigate and document potential food safety incidents as informed by customer complaints. Document findings and manage records.

· Knows and acts in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of Grand Central Bakery in all parts of their job.

· Works collaboratively with a team. Model and encourage respectful and professional channels of communication between teammates.

· Delivers excellent customer service - follows the 3 steps to great service at all times and supports teammates in the same.

· Maintains competencies and demonstrates continuous application of these skills throughout the period of employment.

· Is committed to creating an anti-racist organization by actively opposing racism and promoting racial tolerance. Supports a culturally inclusive environment through the language and conduct of mutual respect and critical self-reflection. Understands company Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) concepts and is able to explain them to teammates.

· Has a positive impact on teammates by setting behavior, work ethic, and work quality.

· Knows and demonstrates efficient, correct, and safe work and procedures.

· Contributes to the training of team members.

· Coaches team members on the floor.

· Uphold and maintain systems required for safety, including safety trainings, reporting injuries, and recordkeeping around potential hazards.

· Able to enter maintenance and safety tickets into computerized maintenance management systems.

· Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

· Ability to read, write, and speak English required; English/Spanish bilingual preferred

· Must be at least 18 years old

· Maintains a valid Food Handler's Card at all times and follows health department guidelines at all times

· Must demonstrate regular attendance by coming to work on scheduled working days and being on time. May be required to work a variety of days and shifts to meeting business need including weekends and holidays.

· Intermediate computer skills including use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, or comparable programs required

· Has and maintains a valid Oregon or Washington driver’s license.

· 2 or more years of administrative experience required

· 1 or more year(s) experience in food manufacturing preferred

· 1 or more year(s) experience working within food safety & quality assurance preferred

· Hold PCQI certification or ability to obtain certification upon hire required

· Attention to detail and ability to maintain a high level of accuracy required

· Good verbal and written communication skills required

· Ability to work on-site at assigned facility required

Tools and Equipment Used:

· Computer, copier/fax/printer/scanner and additional office equipment

· Intermittent use of testing and manufacturing equipment

Physical Requirements:

S: Seldom (1-10%) O: Occasional (10-30%) F: Frequent (30%-70%) C: Constant (Over 70%) N/A: Not Applicable

Sitting F Standing F Walking F Driving O

Hearing C Seeing C Lifting S – 50 LBS Carrying S – 50 LBS

Talking F Climbing Stairs/ Ladders S Bending/ Twisting at waist S Kneeling/Squatting S

Crouching/Kneeling S Crawling S Reaching above shoulder O Repetitive Arm/ Hand Motion C

Handling/ Grasping F Fine Finger Manipulation C Pushing/Pulling S Foot controls/Driving O

Environmental Conditions:

This position works in a building shared with production facilities is constantly exposed to wheat flour dust and other grain dusts (rye, corn, oat).

It is understood that this does not constitute an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities of the Food Safety Coordinator position but is offered as a general guideline of minimum essential expectations involved in this position.