Field Food Specialist

Circle K is a premier global convenience store brand known for its commitment to quality, service, and innovation within the retail sector. With thousands of stores worldwide, Circle K aims to provide customers with a comprehensive shopping experience that goes beyond the traditional convenience store. The company emphasizes food safety, quality assurance, and customer satisfaction by implementing rigorous standards and fostering a proactive team environment. Recognized for its dedication to employee growth and community involvement, Circle K continually invests in training programs and supports employees through robust development opportunities.

This position plays a critical role in Circle K's foodservice division by ensuring that all stores operate in compliance with food safety and quality assurance standards, including FSQA and HACCP regulations. The primary responsibility is to supervise and train store teams on food safety protocols, quality control, and the latest product offerings. This role also involves overseeing new store startups and remodels, troubleshooting equipment and process issues, and serving as the key contact for resolving foodservice-related concerns.

The Food Safety and Quality Assurance Supervisor fosters relationships between store management, district managers, category managers, and food service vendors to ensure consistent implementation of company policies and standards. They are instrumental in coaching underperforming stores, conducting training seminars, and maintaining a database of all training sessions and store visits. The supervisor leads efforts to create a cooperative learning environment where employees are empowered to troubleshoot independently and share best practices. This position requires regular store visits to monitor food safety, equipment condition, and cleanliness, ensuring all aspects meet or exceed regulatory and company standards.

Additional responsibilities include performing preventative maintenance tasks, calibrating dispensing machines, reviewing signage and promotional materials, and managing special projects related to the foodservice category. This role demands strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication, the ability to work collaboratively across departments, and leadership capabilities to drive performance improvement. Working at Circle K offers a dynamic and supportive environment where innovation and quality are prioritized. The salary for this role ranges from $18.81 to $23.00 per hour, reflecting the importance of the position within the company's operations and commitment to foodservice excellence.