Quality Assurance Manager - FOOD Service - THE Citadel

Job Summary

If you have a keen interest and experience in food safety and quality assurance standards and a stellar background in procurement, come join Compass/Chartwells Higher Education at The Citadel in the heart of beautiful and historic Charleston, SC! As our flagship account in South Carolina, we are looking for motivated, people-driven individuals who are trailblazers in their field.

Working as the Food Service Quality Assurance Manager at The Citadel, you will be directly responsible for the overall operational safety in a college dining account and will be held accountable for the overall safety behaviors of the account. The manager ensures that the account is operating in accordance with the approved safety standards, while providing the university with a safety first facility, maintaining excellent relationships with employees, guests and university as well as other departments within the operation. Food safety and workplace safety education will be provided throughout internal inspections so foodservice workers can understand the "whys" and help to build transferrable skills relative to safety culture that will help all adapt to the high standard that is set within Chartwells. This position will also be responsible for ensuring vendor compliance as well as maintaining accurate inventory.

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 understanding of FSMA is a must.
• Proficient in MS Office applications including Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Chartwells Higher Ed are offered many fantastic benefits.

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

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 for paid time off benefits information.