Athens Chick-fil-A Food Safety & Quality Internship
Position Description
Proposed Start Date: August 2024
Overview
• Report directly to Food Safety Director and Kitchen Managers
• Assist in maintaining food quality and food safety standards
• 5-10 hr/week dedicated to food safety and quality responsibilities
• 10-15 hr/week dedicated to Back of House Operations
• Paid internship – $10/hr
• Duration: One semester with the possibility to extend
• Earn 3 credit hours for FDST 3910
• Internship available at Beechwood and Barnett Shoals locations
Candidate Requirements
• Actively pursuing a degree in Food Science from the University of Georgia
• Able to work 20 hr/week, primarily between 2 PM – 10 PM
• Undergraduate students 2nd year and above preferred
Roles & Responsibilities
Food Quality (10%)
• Perform eRQAs (food quality assessments) a minimum of three times per week and share corresponding data along with recommended corrective actions in a weekly email to Food Safety Director
• Perform Mock Quality Improvement Visit one week prior to quarterly scheduled inspections and share results with Back of House Leadership
• Support Kitchen Manager by coaching fellow Team Members to maintain good food quality practices
Food Safety (20%)
• Complete SAFE Daily Critical Assessments three times per week and share corresponding data along with recommended corrective actions in a weekly email to Food Safety Director
• Earn ServSafe Manager Certification
• Complete monthly Mock Health Inspections and share data providing required corrective actions to Food Safety Director and other store leaders
• Complete 6.10.2.6.10 Food Safety Checklist at least 3 times per week and take required corrective actions – Summarize findings in weekly email to Food Safety Director
• Collaborate with Food Safety Director in developing and enhancing food safety systems in the restaurant
• Support Kitchen Manager by coaching fellow Team Members to maintain good food safety practices
Professional Development (10%)
• Prepare weekly email updates for Food Safety Director summarizing food quality and safety findings and corrective actions taken
• Routine meetings and professional development with Food Safety Director
Operations (50%)
• Work as a Back of House Team Member 10-15 hr/week
• Model excellent food safety and food quality practices while working in operations
• Provide feedback and innovation to management in regard to improving food safety and quality in the restaurant
Benefits
• Closed on Sundays
• Free meal during each shift
• Flexible scheduling
• Scholarship opportunities available
For more information contact Will Swan (HR Director) at will@athenschickfila.com.