product safety & quality advisor (Seattle, WA - U.S.) at Starbucks

Now Brewing – food safety & quality advisor - Food & Beverage! #tobeapartner

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

The food safety and quality advisor role is an incredible opportunity for an entry-level career food safety and quality professional to support supply quality and product safety initiatives with our food and beverage categories. You will collaborate with internal cross-functional teams and suppliers to support the implementation of Food Safety and Quality programs, ensuring the delivery of safe, wholesome, and premium quality products to our customers. You will uphold a legacy of world-class food safety and quality performance by managing quality signals, supporting cross-functional teams to address product incidents, and executing supply base management processes.

As a food safety & quality advisor – Food & Beverage, you will…

• Work collaboratively across the organization and suppliers to support the execution of food safety and quality programs.

• Monitor customer and partner complaints, routinely summarizing data and reporting issues.

• Apply technical knowledge to root cause and problem solve complex issues (i.e. testing, supplier and product assessments, documentation)

• Proactively analyze product safety and quality signals, metrics, audit data, customer complaints, regulatory and social media inputs.

• Identify trends, lead investigations, and drive resolution of product related concerns from regulators, retail stores, regional partners, and/or internal and external customers.

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style=%22font-weight:normal;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EFood safety certifications, such as safe food handling, sanitation, PCQI, HACCP, etc%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-weight:normal;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EKnowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP principles%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan 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Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EAdditionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EYou will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EStarbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22file:///C:/Users/rofunk/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/EHRXPAYM/starbucksbenefits.com%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:windowtext;font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none;%22%3Estarbucksbenefits.com%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EIf you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EFor roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EThe actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. %26nbsp;At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:red;font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:red;font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:7.5pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EWe believe we do our best work when we%27re together, which is why we%27re onsite four days a week.%3C/span%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:16.5pt;margin-bottom:7.5pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EJoin us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22background-color:white;%22%3E%3Ca style=%22mso-comment-date:20250423T1641;mso-comment-done:yes;mso-comment-reference:CM_1;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EStarbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants%26nbsp;will receive consideration%26nbsp;for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or%26nbsp;protected%26nbsp;veteran status,%26nbsp;or any other characteristic protected by law.%3C/span%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-comment-continuation:1;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22background-color:white;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-comment-continuation:1;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EQualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.%3C/span%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-comment-continuation:1;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-comment-continuation:1;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EStarbucks Coffee Company is committed to offering reasonable%26nbsp;accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. 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