FSQA Assistant Manager - Berkeley Culinary

FSQA Assistant Manager – Help Safeguard Every Bite!
Food Safety. Quality Assurance. Real Impact.

Are you a quality-focused food safety professional with a passion for process, compliance, and continuous improvement? Join Whitsons as an FSQA Assistant Manager and play a critical role in ensuring every product that leaves our culinary center meets the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and excellence.

With your eye for detail and knowledge of food safety systems, you'll be an essential part of a team that puts safety, integrity, and care first—because at Whitsons, every meal matters.

What You’ll Do:

• Support day-to-day food safety, sanitation, and quality systems across the culinary center

• Implement and maintain HACCP plans, GMPs, SOPs, sanitation programs, and audit protocols

• Conduct regular inspections, internal audits, pre-op, and environmental sampling

• Partner with the QA team to ensure readiness for USDA, FDA, DOH, and third-party inspections

• Drive accountability by documenting findings, issuing corrective actions, and coaching staff

• Train team members on food handling safety, hygiene, and FSQA standards

• Maintain accurate records: temperature logs, cleaning schedules, audit reports, and more

• Stay current on industry trends and food safety technologies to support ongoing improvement

What We’re Looking For:

• 2+ years of experience in food safety, QA/QC, or regulatory compliance in a food production environment

• Experience with HACCP programs, USDA inspections, and third-party audit processes

• Working knowledge of food safety regulations (FDA, USDA, GFSI, DOH)

• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and QA systems; bilingual (Spanish) preferred

• Effective communicator with the ability to lead, coach, and influence across departments

• HACCP certification required; Bachelor’s degree in food science or related field preferred

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay: $20–$22 per hour, based on experience

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401K with company match

• Paid Time Off and holidays

• A mission-driven culture focused on food safety, quality, and team success

• Opportunity for growth in a collaborative and values-driven company

About Whitsons:

At Whitsons, food is more than a meal—it’s a connection. As FSQA Assistant Manager, you’ll help ensure that connection is safe, consistent, and trusted. Join a team that’s passionate about doing the right thing, every step of the way.

Apply today and help us deliver on our mission: Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™.

Qualifications

Education:

 

• Bachelor’s degree in food or related sciences

Certifications:

• HACCP certification

 

Computer Skills:

• Proficient with all computer applications in order to perform the job

 

Other Qualifications, Experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a QA Supervisor 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: