Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager

DO & CO AG; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Daily meals provided

401K and medical benefits

Job summary

DO & CO AG in Illinois seeks an experienced Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager to lead our facility's food safety, hygiene programs, and regulatory compliance. The role drives continuous improvement in food integrity and product quality, collaborating with multiple departments to implement best practices.

The ideal candidate brings HACCP/ISO/SQF knowledge, a PCQI credential, and a proactive, team-oriented approach to uphold the highest standards in food safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of Hygiene and Quality Assurance experience in a food manufacturing site.
• Deep knowledge of HACCP, ISO, SQF and related food safety systems.
• Food Safety Certification; state-specific if applicable.
• PCQI – Preventative Control Qualified Individual.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with Do & Co, industry, and regulatory food safety and product integrity standards.
• Lead and manage facility audits, inspections, and consultations for operational compliance.
• Maintain accurate and current food safety documentation, logs, and regulatory paperwork.
• Monitor integrated food safety and quality programs across all products.
• Conduct supplier assessments and audits to uphold safety standards.
• Collaborate with department managers to implement new products and practices.
• Investigate customer and internal complaints, ensuring corrective actions are documented.
• Oversee sanitation standards, pest control, chemical usage, and regulatory readiness.
• Lead hygiene training programs, including new hire orientation and retraining.

Skills

Hygiene experience

Quality Assurance

Proactive

Team player

Education

Food Safety Certification

PCQI

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager to lead our facility's food safety, and hygiene programs. This role ensures compliance with company, and regulatory standards while driving continuous improvement in food integrity, quality, and overall practices. The ideal candidate will be proactive, collaborative, and passionate about maintaining the highest standards in food safety.

About DO & CO

We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every banquet floor and in the sky. With the three business segments of Airline Catering, International Event Catering, and Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels, we offer gourmet entertainment all over the world. We operate in 32 locations, 12 countries and 3 Continents, maintaining the highest standard of quality in both our products and services. We refine the classics, develop the unknown and grow constantly – sometimes beyond our own expectations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with Do & Co, industry, and regulatory food safety and product integrity standards.


• Lead and manage facility audits, inspections, and consultations to ensure operational compliance.


• Ensure all food safety documentation, logs, and regulatory paperwork are accurate and current.


• Monitor integrated food safety and quality programs across all products manufactured, distributed, or sold.


• Conduct supplier assessments and audits to maintain quality and food safety standards.


• Collaborate with department managers to implement new products and practices effectively.


• Investigate customer and internal complaints, ensuring corrective actions are documented and resolved.


• Oversee sanitation standards, including pest control, chemical usage, and readiness for regulatory inspections.


• Lead hygiene training programs, including new hire orientation, retraining, and ongoing staff development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of Hygiene, Quality Assurance experience preferably in a food manufacturing site


• Deep knowledge in HACCP, ISO, SQF and food safety systems


• Food Safety Certification, state specific if applicable


• HACCP Certified


• PCQI – (Preventative Control Qualified Individual)


• Proactive and self-organized


• Ability to manage through a substantial workload


• Capable to work independently as well as in a team environment


• Ability to complete assigned tasks within the given time in order to meet strict deadlines


• Excellent communication skills


• Flexibility (different shifts - night, weekends, holidays)

What we offer

• Competitive Pay: 110,000-135,000 yearly


• Daily Complimentary Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).


• FT employees are eligible for 401K and medical benefits: medical, dental, and vision.


• An organization dedicated to fostering innovation; in pursuit of cultivating creativity, embracing new ideas and leveraging our impeccable standard for hospitality.


• Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.


• The chance to collaborate and represent a leading force in the luxury global gourmet entertainment industry by attending world-class events.

Diversity & Inclusion statement

DO & CO provides equal employment opportunities. Applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other protected characteristic.