Job Description

• Pay Range: 120,000.00- 160,000.00
  *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

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About Canteen:

Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary. 

 
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth . Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the opportunity and innovation. Together, we’ll continue to transform our industry. 

Come for the job, stay for the career. We are Canteen.

Job Summary

Safety & Security Manager

Location: Bay Area, California (On-site with travel across CA, OR, WA)

About Us

We are a leading food and beverage warehousing and distribution company. Safety, security, and food safety are core to how we operate. We are seeking a field-focused Safety & Security Manager to ensure safe, compliant operations across the Pacific Division.

Position Summary

This role executes and maintains safety, security, crisis response, and food safety programs across multiple sites. It is highly field-oriented with significant travel and reports to the VP of People Operations.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

• Implement safety programs in compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, WA L&I, OR OSHA, DOT.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and ensure corrective actions.
• Support incident investigations and maintain compliance documentation.

Security Oversight

• Manage physical security programs (access control, surveillance, theft prevention).
• Partner with Operations and HR on associate and facility safety.

Crisis Management

• Execute emergency response plans for natural disasters, workplace incidents, and security events.
• Assist with drills, training, and post-incident follow-up.

Food Safety

• Support food safety programs including sanitation, temperature control, allergen awareness.
• Conduct inspections and assist with audits and recalls.

Training & Support

• Deliver safety, security, and food safety training.
• Maintain visible presence at facilities and support site leaders.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with Operations, HR, Risk, and corporate EHS.
• Communicate issues and escalate risks as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Health, Food Safety, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years in safety, EHS, security, or food safety roles within warehousing/distribution.
• Experience managing safety programs across multiple sites.
• Ability to travel extensively (approx. 75%) across CA, OR, WA.

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of OSHA and state safety regulations.
• Familiarity with food safety in warehouse/distribution settings.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation, and communication skills.
• Highly organized and able to manage priorities across multiple locations.

Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits.

Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates :  Retirement Plan,  Associate Shopping Program,  Health and Wellness Programs,  Discount Marketplace,  Identity Theft Protection,  Pet Insurance,  Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:  Medical,  Dental,  Vision,  Life Insurance/AD,  Disability Insurance,  Commuter Benefits,  Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click  here   or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

 

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.  

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1492480

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