Sweetgreen

Quality Assurance Specialist

Los Angeles, CA

Sponsorship not specified$80k-$93kDetected 21 hours ago

ComplianceSupply ChainFDA RegulatoryOrganizational SkillsHACCPFood SafetyFood Science

About the role

We passionately believe that real food should be convenient and accessible to everyone.
Every day in each sweetgreen, our 5,000 team members make food from scratch, using fresh ingredients and produce delivered that morning.
And in our local communities, we're committed to leaving people better than we found them.

At Sweetgreen, Quality sets the standards, and business teams own compliance.
Drive the supplier audit and compliance program, coordinating third-party and internal audits, adjudicating corrective actions to closure, and maintaining audit standards, schedules, and documentation (Audit & Compliance)
Own Sweetgreen's regulatory compliance activities, including label and allergen review, FSMA 204 traceability documentation, and ingredient attribute standards (Regulatory Compliance)
Sweetgreen is a national restaurant brand dedicated to building healthier communities by connecting people to real food.
As we grow, we are committed to developing our people in our restaurants and at our support center, so that everyone can be part of the movement.
When you join Sweetgreen, you not only invest in your own future but help create spaces where food, people, and purpose come together

4-5 years of experience in food quality assurance, food safety, or a related role within food manufacturing, foodservice, or restaurant supply chain
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
Demonstrated expertise in ingredient specification development and management, including COAs, allergen documentation, and nutritional labeling
Experience leading or supporting supplier audit programs (SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000, or similar) and corrective action tracking
Working knowledge of HACCP principles, food safety regulations (FDA, USDA), and quality management systems
Strong organizational skills with proficiency in managing documentation, databases, and quality tracking tools
experience with FoodLogiQ or similar platforms preferred
Exposure to culinary development processes, new product launches, or menu innovation within a restaurant or foodservice environment is highly preferred

A subject matter expert who takes full ownership of specifications, documentation, and compliance activities with thoroughness and precision
This role requires spending up to 25% of the time traveling to visit suppliers, co-manufacturers, and distribution facilities

Our teams are our most valuable ingredient, the heart of our company, the face of our brand, and what truly makes the sweetgreen experience special and unique.
We are looking for a detail-oriented quality professional with strong fundamentals in food science, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for real food.
Sweetgreen is on a mission to build healthy communities by connecting people to real food.

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