Food Safety & Quality Specialist

GCG Official

. Establish and maintain food safety and quality requirements within the approved corporate framework .

Posted 10/17/2026full-timeRemote • ColombiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in food safety and quality management, including HACCP implementation, regulatory compliance, and technical direction. Proficient in conducting inspections, root cause analysis, and developing training programs for operational teams.

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HACCP ImplementationFood Safety Management SystemsRoot Cause AnalysisTechnical DirectionFood Microbiology

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Hard Skills

Food Safety HazardsPreventive ControlsValidation and VerificationQuality Control CriteriaMicrobiological TestingTechnical ReportingSampling TechniquesCorrective Action EvaluationRegulatory InterpretationTraining Development

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCoachingSupervisionEffective CoordinationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Digital Tools for InspectionsDocumentation SoftwareCorrective Action Tracking Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Formal HACCP Training

Industry Keywords

Codex AlimentariusFood Safety StandardsQuality AssuranceFood ProductionCatering Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and maintain food safety and quality requirements within the approved corporate framework
Translate regulatory, corporate, and customer requirements into operational standards and technical controls
Define and maintain technical requirements for HACCP, prerequisite programs, hygiene controls, allergen management, traceability, and food safety verification
Review station food safety plans and confirm hazards and controls reflect actual products, processes, and operating conditions
Establish validation and verification priorities, including microbiological testing and shelf-life studies
Define quality control criteria for product and service specifications
Supervise the Food Safety & Quality Coordinator’s technical work and review deliverables
Coordinate with HSSE and review cross-disciplinary risks affecting food safety or quality
Assess risks using process information, inspections, complaints, incidents, and verification data
Establish intervention priorities, remediation deadlines, and corrective responses
Report material risks, recurring deficiencies, and unresolved actions to the QHSE Lead and operational leadership
Provide technical direction to local food safety and quality representatives
Conduct inspections according to the corporate intervention plan and emerging risks
Document deficiencies, communicate corrective outcomes, and approve closure of technical inspection deficiencies within delegated authority
Lead technical evaluations of significant incidents, complaints, and recurring deviations
Evaluate root cause analyses and approve or reject corrective action plans within delegated authority
Verify implementation and sustained effectiveness of corrective actions
Define training content and competence criteria; train and coach local representatives and operational teams
Develop the Food Safety & Quality Coordinator through assignments, technical review, and feedback
Develop, review, and maintain food safety and quality standards, procedures, technical instructions, and training materials
Assess implications of changes to products, ingredients, suppliers, equipment, processes, or facilities
Participate in corporate evaluations and provide technical input on criteria, evidence, and corrective action effectiveness
Assess customer food safety and quality requirements and verify implementation
Travel domestically and internationally as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in food engineering, Microbiology, or a related discipline
Formal HACCP training, including practical application of Codex Alimentarius principles
Training in food safety management systems and prerequisite programs
Strong technical knowledge of food safety hazards, preventive controls, HACCP, and prerequisite programs
Working knowledge of relevant international food safety standards and guidance, including Codex Alimentarius and the IFSA World Food Safety Guidelines
Ability to interpret and apply local regulatory, corporate, and customer requirements
Ability to evaluate technical controls for design, implementation, and effectiveness
Working knowledge of food microbiology, sampling, laboratory results, validation, and verification
Ability to translate product and service specifications into quality control criteria
Strong investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action evaluation skills
Ability to supervise technical work, coach local representatives, and develop operational competence
Effective coordination with Operations, Culinary, Maintenance, laboratories, and other specialists
Clear written and verbal communication in English and Spanish
Proficiency in technical reporting and digital tools for inspections, documentation, and corrective action tracking
At least 5 years of experience in food safety, quality assurance, or technical food operations
Demonstrated experience implementing and verifying HACCP and prerequisite programs in operational settings
Experience conducting inspections, investigating incidents or complaints, and evaluating corrective action effectiveness
Experience interpreting microbiological results and contributing to validation or shelf-life programs
Experience coordinating technical activities or supervising technical personnel
Experience in catering, food production, food service, or comparable operations is preferred
Experience working across multiple sites or with airline customer requirements is desirable
Up to 75% domestic and international travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work arrangement
Opportunities for growth and success
Participation in a dynamic, diverse, and multicultural environment