QA Specialist

Position Title :  QA Specialist

Reports To : Director of QA Manager

Salary :  $70,000-$85,000

Other Forms of Compensation : Comprehensive Benefits Package

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Job Summary

The QA Specialist will play a key role in ensuring food safety and workplace safety for all RA employees and Googlers. This position is focused on maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal health codes, specifically within the Google food program.

The QA Specialist will assist in managing sanitation standards, handling food-related incidents, and ensuring that all necessary health permits are up to date. They will work closely with chefs, managers, and building services to address any immediate health risks and maintain a high standard of food safety and cleanliness.

This role is based in New York, NY.

Key Responsibilities :

Sanitation :

• Assist in conducting food safety training for associates and managers, with a focus on proper HACCP practices.
• Support hourly associates and managers in utilizing safety tools such as logs, thermometers, and checklists, while monitoring hygiene and health standards.
• Provide pre-meal food safety briefings for managers and associates.
• Ensure that required logs (e.g., refrigeration, cooling, and holding) are maintained and updated regularly across all units.
• Monitor monthly back-of-house (BOH) cleaning schedules for consistency and adherence to standards.
• Support corrective action plans and collaborate with chefs and managers on addressing issues raised during inspections (HSS, DOH, NSF).
• Lead monthly food sanitation meetings and follow up on complaints regarding foodborne illnesses or food-related injuries.
• Track and follow up on DOH permit renewals and any violations, including DOH Tribunal matters.
• Set food sanitation and safety standards for new units and assist with identifying deficiencies before unit openings.
• Act as the liaison during DOH, NSF, and HSS audits and inspections.

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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.

Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

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.

Req ID : 1405690

Restaurant Associates

Nakiiya Nashaya Jones

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Salary : $70,000 - $85,000