FOOD Quality Assurance Manager - Dining Services - University OF Kentucky - Lexington - KY

Job Summary

Join Compass Group North America — Be Part of a Transformational Partnership!

Compass Group is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with the University of Kentucky (UK), launching July 1, 2026—and we're looking for talented individuals to help bring this innovative, integrated services model to life.

This long-term collaboration reflects a bold vision to align and strengthen services across UK's campus, healthcare system, and athletics programs. By bringing together foodservice, hospitality, facilities management, and healthcare support, we are building a more connected and dynamic environment that enhances the experience for students, staff, patients, and the broader community.

If you're passionate about innovation, service excellence, and being part of something bigger, we invite you to explore career opportunities with Compass at the University of Kentucky.

If you have a keen interest and experience in food safety and quality assurance standards, come join Compass Group as a Food Service Quality Assurance Manager. We are looking for motivated, people-driven individuals who are trailblazers in their field.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform unit level surveillance safety audits for multiple areas.
• Identify deficiencies and implement new strategies.
• Provide written feedback to unit managers regarding unit observations and findings during unit surveillance.
• Attend meetings, workshops and special events for safety issues.
• Lead and provide readiness for Health Division Food Service Inspections, 3rd party Food Safety Audits.
• Attend safety management team meetings and perform Safety Training.
• Manages Food Allergen Compliance.
• Develop and deliver on-going maintenance of the Food Safety Plans.
• Assist unit managers with implementation of Compass safety Standards and Solutions.
• Lead QA Training with associates, and one-on-one with management involvement.
• Provide verification that the safety systems are working daily.
• Serve as flexible safety specialists as first responders.
• Contribute to the execution of organization-wide guidelines, protocols, playbooks, and additional corporate documentation for the Procurement & Supply Chain functions.
• Communicate, implement, and execute local and regional sourcing and procurement strategies to support program, corporate, and client goals and objectives.
• Assist with management of annual procurement budget and vendor supplier base.

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S. degree in food technology, food science, or related curriculum and/or experience preferred.
• 5 + years of directly related experience required in Quality Assurance and Food Safety.
• Experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, or related fields required.
• ServSafe Certification.
• Previous health permitting, QA and Safety Training experience - Certified Registered Sanitarian (or REHS/RS) certification preferred.
• Strong understand of FSMA is a must.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.

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. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet 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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Req ID: 1533883

Compass Corporate

Cindy Schoenfeld