Food Quality Assurance Manager- Remote

• Requirement: 60% Travel

• Pay Range: 80,000.00- 95,000.00
• Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

The advertised program is a conversational recruiting assistant that helps you apply to jobs with Compass Group. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Text STOP to opt out or HELP for help. Terms and conditions: http://olivia.paradox.ai/moSkg About Canteen: Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth. Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the opportunity and innovation. Together, we’ll continue to transform our industry. Come for the job, stay for the career. We are Canteen. Job Summary Reports To: Vice President, Food Safety & Quality Assurance Location: Remote (Preferred: Midwest or West Coast) Travel: Up to 65% The Opportunity Canteen is seeking a proactive, highly skilled Quality Assurance Manager to help lead and strengthen Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) programs across multiple business lines. This role is ideal for a confident FSQA professional who thrives in the field, builds credibility quickly, and enjoys coaching teams while driving consistent, compliant execution. As a key partner to operations, you will validate programs where the work happens—inside dining locations and food distribution warehouses—while helping shape future improvements at scale. How You’ll Make an Impact

• Serve as a Food Safety & Quality Assurance Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting field teams through hands‑on guidance and problem‑solving
• Conduct on‑site FSQA assessments to evaluate program implementation, identify gaps, and provide actionable coaching
• Support customer complaint investigations and recall communications as needed
• Troubleshoot complex FSQA issues in both dining and warehouse environments
• Develop and contribute to Quality Assessment Reports and enhancements to FSQA programs
• Support the design and delivery of engaging training initiatives for field associates
• Manage multiple projects and priorities with precision and accountability
• Partner cross‑functionally while working independently with energy and professionalism
• Perform additional FSQA initiatives as assigned by the Vice President of FSQA

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related bioscience field
• 5+ years of leadership or management experience in food safety, quality assurance, operations, or regulatory roles
• Strong working knowledge of FDA and USDA/FSIS regulations
• Familiarity with GFSI audit schemes (SQF, BRC, IFS, ISO 22000)
• Proven ability to communicate and coach effectively across technical and non‑technical teams
• Strong data analysis, reporting, and technical writing skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly adapt to new systems and platforms

Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits. Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability 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. https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Canteen.pdf About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry 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. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace. Req ID:1504767 Canteen Apply tot his job Apply To this Job