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Recipe Unlimited Corporation is Canada’s leading full service restaurant company. Home to such iconic brands as Swiss Chalet, Harvey’s, St. Hubert, The Keg, Montana’s, Kelseys, Bier Markt, East Side Mario’s, The Landing Group, New York Fries, The Burger’s Priest, Pickle Barrel & Catering, State & Main, Elephant & Castle, Original Joe’s and Fresh Kitchen + Juice Bar Restaurants. With this diverse portfolio of restaurants our Home Office Teammates have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of some of the most popular, well-loved brands in Canada. Variety isn’t the only thing we offer – we are passionate about our industry, we celebrate and support diversity of thought, we are innately curious and encourage our Teammates to take ownership. Above all else, we believe in doing the right thing for our people, our communities and our planet.Director, Food Safety and Quality Assurance is responsible for the overall Food Safety programs across all Brands. You are responsible for designing, implementing and measuring a proactive comprehensive strategic food safety and quality assurance program that reaches all aspects of food and beverage handling and restaurant cleanliness that supports Recipe’s overall strategic plan. Through effective leadership, programs, tools, training and coaching you will lead the department and essentially all activity related to restaurant level food handling, cooking, storage, cleanliness, pest control, Food Claims verification, internal and external QA/Health audits. You will also be responsible for vendor participation and auditing, leading any 3rd party audit company and liaison with public and government officials to ensure compliance of all applicable legislation. You will work with all Brand leaders to set policy, procedures, reporting and evaluation systems and training programs that support the initiatives.What you will do in this role:Set Policy, procedures, reporting and evaluation systems in place that support the company’s strategic plan as related to Food Safety at RecipeDesign, implement, train and lead the overall HACCP program to ensure practical usage and legal complianceCommunicate appropriate Food safety certification programs to meet legislation and company goalsLead the Pest Control program for all brandsEnsure a structured and effective Cleanliness program exists within the brands to ensure compliance and food safetyLiaison with Brand Leads to ensure all training and training tools at store level are effective, in place and meet company goals and legislation, including brand leader training for existing and new leadershipCreate and maintain a scheduled Supplier/Vendor program to ensure site audits, approved vendors of food that comes in, supplier compliance/approvalManage our 3rd party auditing process/company and manage program to include evaluation, auditing process, follow up, legislation, communication and training, consistency and fairness in the programWork with the Brand leads to facilitate full adherence to clearly communicated company goals and practices, get alignment on best practices, evaluation and consequencesLead both proactive and reactive solutions to the Food Quality programsRegularly evaluate and report on progress, issues, barriers, successes and recommendations using approved evaluation metrics, systems and documentsLiaison with government officials to address any Public Health issues, proactively adjust our program to ensure compliance with all legislation, and be the point person by developing relationships with government officialsImplement a Suspect Food Borne Illness process and program and communicate procedures for restaurant level and above to follow, including Sourcing, Restaurant Managers, QA Department, and Legal as neededLead Crisis Management situations related to food recalls, communicable diseases, Health Department, public relations together with other Recipe officials and representativesBe knowledgeable of all Industry issues and up to date with legislation, training, best practices and implement that knowledge in Recipe Food Safety ProgramWhat we are looking for from you:Minimum Masters in Food ScienceRelated Technical experience5-10 years of experience, progressive, food science, public health, related field, food production, quality control, auditing testingRestaurant experienceRegulatory knowledgeStrong Communication skills including written, oral, presentation, influencing at all levels (restaurant, executive, publicly etc)Strong Analytical skillsCredibility in the field and with expertsAbility to create positive relationships amongst stakeholders with various backgroundsStrong planning, and reporting skills, including excel/power pointA Self-directed leaderSuccessful experience with leading a department or group with positive resultsA passion for food safetyStrong and related practical knowledgeHACCP knowledgeValid driver’s licenseWhat’s in it for you?Flexible/Hybrid work environmentYou’d be joining a close-knit, innovative team of creative and energetic go-gettersYou’d be a part of Canada’s largest full-service restaurant company that leads the industry in size and innovation20% associate discount dining card and monthly dining allowance valid at participating Recipe brandsA welcoming, fun and safe work environment founded on respectCareer advancement opportunities with a company that owns some of Canada’s most iconic restaurant brandsIndustry-leading benefits, wellness programs, and total rewards programsRecipe is committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Celebrating people, being passionate and curious, owning it, and doing the right thing are the values that guide how we build our teams, support our franchisees and create a company that unlocks the full potential of everyone.Recipe is dedicated to providing accommodations in accordance with applicable human rights and accommodation legislation. For individuals that require accommodations please contact .