District Food Safety Manager - Aramark Sports & Entertainment

Aramark • Minneapolis, MN, US • 6d ago

Job Description

We are currently seeking a District Safety Manager for the Aramark supporting district operations in the Minnesota & Iowa area. The District Safety Manager will coordinate efforts targeting a holistic approach to assist the organization with implementation of safety and risk control programs, processes, and procedures to protect people, property, environment and company assets. This position will function as a strategic operational support generalist to enhance safety and risk process improvements. This role will also function as a key point of contact for addressing operational needs as they relate to occupational safety, food safety & sanitation, and environmental compliance, employee training and support execution of all Aramark safety process & procedures. Training and coaching of location management teams and staff is a main function within this role. This position will potentially require some travel to other accounts within the United States and Canada to support operations or large-scale events.

COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $80,000. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation.

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance to the extent that those laws apply to the opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

Oversee food and occupational safety operations across four key venues—U.S. Bank Stadium, University of Minnesota, University of Iowa, and Xtream Arena—ensuring compliance, continuous improvement, and collaborative support across diverse event environments.
May be required to travel to additional locations across the U.S. and Canada to support safety initiatives, conduct assessments, and collaborate with local teams as needed.
Help Coach and Lead staff in accordance with facility and Aramark standards
Work closely with Aramark Safety & Risk Control, Aramark District Manager, General Managers, and Clients to review, implement and enforce Aramark's SAFE Commitment.
Assist supported locations, site-based management teams to effectively execute against safety standards and requirements.
Assure highest levels of Guest Service and Quality Control for all supported events
Maintain working relationship with local and regional compliance and regulatory authorities (Local / Health, etc.)
Coordinate and Support District Safety Meeting / Committee Structure.
Conduct internal work safety and food safety assessments; follow-up with corrective actions resulting from assessments by external agencies.
Work as the leader of each supported team to provide high quality guest experience.
Ensure the location has the current Aramark safety standards and procedure documentation in place.
Verify the implementation and execution of Aramark safety standards and procedures.
Accompany Public Health Department / Regulatory Inspectors during on-site inspections and respond to regulatory non-compliance and to the best of ability - mitigate or limit any future inspection violations.
Effectively manage internal and external corrective action processes to comply with regulatory requirements to identify cause, address problems, restore control, evaluate, and monitor processes, modify procedures or improve the overall safety system approach, and prevent recurrences.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be willing to work event-based hours - including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Bachelor's degree required - Safety & Health, Business Administration, or Public Health Degree Preferred, or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years of food safety and/or occupational experience
• Certified ServSafe trainer is preferred or ability to obtain training certification within first 6 months of employment
• Flexibility to work within a dynamic work environment and a matrix style reporting structure
• Excellence Communication skills - verbal and written.
• Computer essentials; Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Possesses Strong Coaching, Influencing & Negotiating skills.
• Comfortable in providing training and coaching to management and hourly employees.
• Ability to proactively assess location food and occupational needs, assist in finding solutions to needs in conjunction with operational team
• Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• This position is an extremely active role requiring movement around large stadiums, arenas, or convention centers for the duration of the scheduled events.
• Previous management/training experience required.
• Previous occupational, food, and/or culinary experience in a high-volume venue or health / regulatory department preferred
• Ability to legally travel within the United States and Canada on an as needed support basis.

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About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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