FSQA Manager - Berkeley Culinary Center at Whitsons Culinary Group

Berkeley, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Safety, Quality Assurance, Sanitation, HACCP, Allergen Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Assessment, Auditing, Staff Training, Incident Response, Leadership, Communication, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Collaboration, Documentation, Reporting

Industry

Food Production

Description

Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Manager – Lead with Integrity in Food Service! Are you a food safety professional passionate about people, standards, and purpose? Join our team as an FSQA Manager and play a vital role in ensuring that every meal we serve is not only nourishing but also safe and compliant. At the intersection of quality and care, your expertise will help us protect our consumers and our mission. What You’ll Do: * Lead and oversee all aspects of food safety, sanitation, and quality assurance in our culinary center. * Develop, implement, and monitor FSQA programs aligned with regulatory, company, and client standards * Train and empower staff in HACCP, allergen management, and best safety practices * Conduct routine inspections, audits, and risk assessments to ensure a proactive safety culture * Collaborate with operations, clinical nutrition, and procurement teams to maintain product quality and dietary compliance * Ensure documentation and reporting meet standards for regulatory bodies (DOH, USDA, FDA, Joint Commission, etc.) * Respond to food safety incidents with professionalism, urgency, and a commitment to resolution and learning We’re Looking For: * 3–5 years of experience in food safety, quality assurance, or regulatory compliance (foodservice preferred) * Bachelor’s degree acceptable in food, chemistry, biology or related sciences * HACCP certification * Strong knowledge of food safety systems (HACCP, GMPs, SOPs) and relevant regulations (FDA Food Code, HIPAA, OSHA) * Excellent communication, training, and leadership skills * A commitment to continuous improvement, team empowerment, and cross-functional collaboration * Why Join Us? * Competitive salary * Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance * Paid Time Off * 401K with company match * A mission-driven team committed to excellence in food safety and patient care * The opportunity to safeguard lives and lead with purpose About Us: At Whitsons, we believe food is more than nourishment—it’s care, comfort, and connection. As our FSQA Manager, you’ll be the guardian of that mission, ensuring every bite is safe, compliant, and trusted. Join a team where quality truly matters. Apply now and help us deliver safety and compassion—At Whitsons our mission is Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™. Salary 65K+ Based on experience Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES: Education: * Bachelor’s degree acceptable in food, chemistry, biology or related sciences Certifications: * HACCP certification Computer Skills: * Proficient with all computer applications in order to perform the job Other Qualifications, Experience: * Minimum 5 years’ experience as a QA Manager in a high-speed multi product lines facility, preferably USDA inspected. * Experience with creating and managing a HACCP Program. * Experience in a complex (Union) operational environment * Ability to mentor and build strong teams while effecting a positive culture change * Must be Self-motivated, have a strong sense of urgency and a bias for action * Must be flexible in challenging and complex work environment while firmly maintaining compliance and upholding standards * Excellent verbal and written communications skill. Knowledge of Spanish is preferable. * Ability to conceptualize practical quality and safety solutions to complex operational systems. * Proven ability to maintain integrity in a fast paced and challenging environment * Ability to analyze and process high volumes of information; manage priorities; follow through Required Competencies: * Communication * Effectively write, present and transfer ideas and information for the advancement of individual and company performance. * Customer Focus * Act in the best interest of the customer, both internal and external. * Innovation * Create new ideas, processes or products which when implemented lead to positive effective change. * Organization Leadership * Apply strategic thinking, prioritization and decision-making to drive results. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required Sit, walk, talk and hear * Use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. * Be standing on feet majority of the workday in addition to walking back and forth. * Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Lifting while turning side to side is sometimes necessary. * Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Position sometimes requires extended hours including evenings and/or weekends, travel to multiple work sites and occasional out-of-state travel. WORK ENVIRONMENT: * The work is performed primarily in a manufacturing and warehouse environment, specifically the packing and warehousing areas * Standing most of the workday is required. * Work requires movement in and out of storerooms, near heavy machinery and freezers * Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold) due to cooking and refrigeration equipment. * The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work and duties that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, and Whitsons reserves the right to add additional duties or modify existing duties. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Whitsons and team member and is subject to change by Whitsons as the needs of Whitsons and requirements of the job change.

Responsibilities

The FSQA Manager will lead and oversee all aspects of food safety, sanitation, and quality assurance within the culinary center, developing and monitoring programs aligned with regulatory and client standards. This role involves training staff, conducting inspections and audits, collaborating with other teams, and ensuring all documentation meets regulatory body standards.