Des Plaines, IL
15 hours ago
Food Safety & Brand Standards Specialist

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For more information about our benefits, see below!

We are proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global leader in Pest Control and other services across more than 90 countries. We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner to many of the world's leading brands and serve consumer and business customers across multiple industries. We are extremely proud of our legacy of excellence and constantly work to fulfill our mission to "protect people, enhance lives, and preserve the planet."

LOVE the FOOD industry but dislike working Holidays? Tired of being on call? Looking for some regular hours for a better work/life balance? Do you enjoy traveling and earning all those miles and hospitality points?  

Here’s a few highlights of what we have to offer! 

Earn and KEEP those miles and points for travel!

Drive OUR vehicle for both work and personal use (subject to company policy)

Competitive hourly pay + weekly OT available and anticipated + quarterly bonus up to 20% of base salary

*This role involves traveling approximately 50% of the time, with up to 8-10 overnight stays each month. Some travel may occur during evenings and weekends, and requirements can vary based on the location  

What do our Food Safety & Brand Standards Specialists do?

Our Specialists help our hotel, restaurant, and grocery clients ensure brand standards, food quality, and friendly service for their customers. They also:

Conduct assessments that measure conformity to established regulatory, industry, and proprietary brand standards for clients

Observe food prep and cooking standards to ensure food safety, health, and sanitation practices

Partner with clients to address root causes of assessment discrepancies and develop corrective action plans

Teach and coach clients how to make their workplace a safer and healthier environment for themselves and THEIR customers

Travel up to 50%, or 8 overnights per month, including some evening and weekend work

An ideal candidate might be: a Teacher, Shift Lead, Assistant Manager, Kitchen Manager, Training Manager or Corporate Trainer, Bar Manager, Chef, Line Cook, Quality Assurance Food Auditor, Produce - Deli - Bakery - Seafood - Grocery Managers…and more.  

What do you need?

Bachelor’s degree (Hospitality Management, Food Science, Nutrition, Culinary Arts or other Science degree), with at least one year of experience in food service, restaurant or grocery operations

Bachelor’s degree (other than Science/Food/Hospitality) with at least two years of experience in food service, restaurant or grocery operations

Associates degree with at least four years progressive experience in food service, restaurant or grocery operations

High School diploma from an accredited school or GED and at least five years progressive experience in food service, restaurant or grocery operations

Meet the requirements to obtain CP-FS certification within 1 year of hire

Available to work Monday-Friday and Saturdays and evenings as needed (including 2 weekend days/month)

Desire to travel via car and/or plane up to 50% of the time

Ability to lift 32 lbs chest high, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching

Ability and desire to influence others with tact and skill as well as provide clear and constructive feedback in a positive manner

Thrives in an autonomous working environment

Strong technical knowledge of food safety is preferred

ServSafe and/or CP-FS Certification(s) a plus

Must pass pre-employment background screen

Must possess a valid driver's license and pass a motor vehicle record search

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Why Choose Us?

A career with the Rentokil family of companies can be a professional trajectory filled with opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a world-class team that rewards high performance, and we love to promote from within. We offer competitive pay and many of our roles offer performance incentives.

Below you'll find information about some of what we have to offer. All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following and Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits after they meet certain criteria.

Click here to read more about our Total Rewards Program which includes: 

Professional and Personal Growth

Multiple avenues to grow your career 

Training and development programs available

Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)


Health and Wellness

Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1

Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more


Savings and Retirement

401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions 

Work-Life Balance

Vacation days & sick days

Company-paid holidays & floating holidays

A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility


We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference where our customers live and work.  Is that you?
 

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