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CHRISTOPHER OLSZEWSKI

Duarte

Summary

Food Safety Specialist with extensive experience managing foodservice environments, leading compliance initiatives, and improving safety and quality standards. Known for successfully passing rigorous inspections, implementing corrective actions, and training teams on safety protocols. Skilled in food safety compliance, regulatory standards, auditing processes, documentation accuracy, and employee development.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Food Safety Specialist

Steritech
Los Angeles
01.2026 - Current
  • Conduct assessments that measure conformity to established regulatory, industry, and proprietary brand standards for clients
  • Observe food prep and cooking standards to ensure food safety, health, and sanitation practices
  • Partner with clients to address root causes of assessment discrepancies and develop corrective action plans
  • Teach and coach clients how to make their workplace a safer and healthier environment

General Manager

Mendocino Farms
07.2025 - 01.2026
  • Managed day-to-day operations, including ordering and inventory control, while overseeing P&L to ensure financial health.
  • Team Leadership: Act as a "coach" who provides effective, daily feedback to grow the team. Responsible for hiring, training, and managing a large team
  • Cultivated strong relationships with restaurant guests and team members, enhancing overall guest experience and team morale.

General Manager

Cava
04.2024 - 07.2025
  • Lead all food safety, sanitation, and operational compliance processes for a high-volume restaurant.
  • Train and coach team members on food handling, sanitation, allergen protocols, and temperature monitoring.
  • Implement corrective actions when noncompliance is identified, ensuring documentation accuracy and inspection readiness.
  • Achieved the location's first-ever Gold rating on our food safety and compliance audit (Steritech)
  • Oversaw all food safety protocols, including line checks, temperature logs, cross-contamination prevention, and sanitation standards.
  • Built & managed a high-performance team that achieved all KPIs
  • Trained 30+ employees on food handling, allergen safety, and cross-contamination controls.
  • Recognized for outstanding operational organization
  • Utilized effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams

Store Manager

Starbucks
01.2014 - 11.2023

• Recognized as the example store in my district for inventory organization and

merchandising, driving sales and customer satisfaction.

• Managed team of 30+ employees in high volume units, ensuring efficient operations and exceptional customer service.

• Developed multiple employees into next level roles, demonstrating strong leadership skills.

Facilitated employee advancement to higher positions.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams and corporate partners using effective communication skills.

• Utilized effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional

teams and corporate partners.

Skills

  • Food Safety and Sanitation Standards
  • Effective communication
  • Leading with empathy
  • Planning and prioritizing
  • Schedule management
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Coaching and Developing

Certification

  • CP-FS

Timeline

Food Safety Specialist

Steritech
01.2026 - Current

General Manager

Mendocino Farms
07.2025 - 01.2026

General Manager

Cava
04.2024 - 07.2025

Store Manager

Starbucks
01.2014 - 11.2023
CHRISTOPHER OLSZEWSKI