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FSQA Assistant Manager - Berkeley Culinary

Berkely, IL, USA

Requisition Number

14236

Location

Berkely Il

Job Description

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™.

Requirements

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:

+ 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.

Work Schedule

5am-2pm

Supervisor

Michael P Sacco

Salary Target

20-22 hour