• Job Description

  Req#: CANAD011328

  LEGENDS

  Founded in 2008, Legends is a premium experiences company with six divisions operating worldwide – Global Planning, Global Sales, Global Partnerships, Hospitality, Global Merchandise, and Global Technology Solutions – offering clients and partners a 360-degree data and analytics fueled service solution platform to elevate their brand and execute their vision. Currently, Legends works with marquee clients across business verticals including professional sports; collegiate; attractions; entertainment; and conventions and leisure. We are the industry leaders in designing, planning and realizing exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment. For more information, visit www.Legends.net and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @TheLegendsWay.

  TORONTO BLUE JAYS

  Legends is thrilled to partner with the Toronto Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre. A role with the Toronto Blue Jays means you will be a part of impacting the fan experience. The fan experience means a commitment to providing best in class customer service for fans who travel near and far to watch Canada’s team. Our employees are resilient, innovative and thrive in an environment where teamwork, accountability, and empowerment are at the forefront of all of our game days and events.

  A role with the Toronto Blue Jays means you will be a part of impacting the fan experience. The fan experience means a commitment to providing best in class customer service for fans who travel near and far to watch Canada’s team. Our employees are resilient, innovative and thrive in an environment where teamwork, accountability, and empowerment are at the forefront of all of our game days and events.

  GLOBAL HOSPITALITY

  We believe that exceptional venue experiences should extend beyond game day and show time. From five-star feasts and craft cocktails to local eats and sizzling chef-inspired creations, we are renowned for our exceptional dining experiences. Our fresh, creative cuisine is just the beginning. We strive to delight guests at every turn: candy walls, in-house bakeshops and a warm welcome at every turn.

  THE ROLE

  The Food, Health & Safety Specialist will take the lead on creating a safe environment for Legends Employees and Guests at the Rogers Centre. This position reports to the General Manager. training and development for this position will be supported by the Legends’ Regional Loss Prevention and Safety Specialist. This position provides you the opportunity to lead the safety program for Legends. You will act as a coach, trainer, mentor, and enforcer to support the venue level management team at the Rogers Centre.

  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Ensure all food safety standard and procedure documentation in place and up to date
  • Provide team training in food safety standards and procedures
  • Assist the Management team with implementation of food safety standards and procedures
  • Verify implementation and execution of food safety standards and procedures and report to General Manager any non-conformances
  • Maintain and communicate knowledge of local Health Dept food safety requirements
  • Develop/maintain relationships with local health authorities and accompany Health Dept Inspectors during on-site inspections – mitigate or limit any inspection violations. Effectively manage corrective action processes to comply with regulatory requirements to identify cause, address problems, restore control, evaluate and monitor processes, modify procedures or improve the food safety system, and prevent recurrences.
  • Provide and coordinate training with assistance from Management to ensure all managers, supervisors and hourly employees with food responsibilities are certified and implement certification tracking process
  • Complete food safety self assessment on all operating days to ensure compliance with all food safety standards. Proactively correct issues with Management Team
  • Observe and advise all employees in food safety standards. Empowered to reinforce positive behaviours and coach were necessary.
  • Work closely and coordinate with other operations managers (catering, warehouse, concessions, maintenance, and kitchen, etc) to assure food safety, and product quality.
  • Verify completion of food safety paperwork completed by operating team – temperature logs, self assessments, etc. and review for acceptability. Empowered to advise on immediate corrective actions.
  • Work with Management Team to monitor structural and equipment defects that may create food safety and sanitation deficiencies or non-compliance. Coordinate corrective action with operations and maintenance.
  • Responsible for monitoring vendors (including third party food safety assessment companies) and subcontractors.
  • Complete a monthly Management report for each operating area. To include all aspects of food safety and quality: Personnel Standards, Product & Process Standards, Location Standards inc structural and equipment defects, pest management, vendor management, and sub contractors (NPO).
  • Provide regular updates to the Legends Vice President of Operations and key members of the Toronto Blue Jays Management Team
  • Investigate food safety complaints and provide documented followed up to appropriate parties.
  • Complete monthly food safety self – audits with Management Team

  QUALIFICATIONS

  To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

  • Food safety certifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in related field
  • 3 - 5 years of food safety management experience
  • Proven knowledge of current food safety regulations
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; fact-based approach to problem solving; able to communicate with tact and diplomacy
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to influence others on policies, practices and procedure
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to analyze information

  COMPENSATION

  Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and RSP plan.

  WORKING CONDITIONS

  Location: On Site

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands to finger, and handle controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

  Legends is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.

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• About the company

  Legends is an experiences company that specializes in delivering holistic solutions for legendary brands.

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