FSQA Specialist — Food Safety, Supplier Audits & Data

CAVA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Early Wage Access

Unlimited PTO

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

Job summary

CAVA Foods is seeking a Food Safety & Quality Assurance Specialist to ensure supplier compliance with CAVA standards and regulatory requirements. The role includes data trend analysis, documentation reviews, audits, and corrective actions across suppliers and distribution centers.

The position requires travel around 20%, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and a proactive approach to maintaining product safety and quality throughout the supply chain.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with USDA and/or FDA-regulated food processing plants focusing on food safety, regulatory, supplier and distribution compliance and GFSI auditing.
• 3+ years of experience with BS in Food Science or related field (preferred).
• Experience with supplier and distribution center auditing, monitoring, and approval programs.
• Familiarity with GFSI standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Stay current on regulations and legislation for supplier and distribution center requirements.
• Support supplier onboarding and compliance through documentation reviews and on-site audits.
• Review supplier documentation to ensure CAVA food safety standards are met.
• Trend nonconformances, investigate issues, and communicate findings with FSQA teams.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

GFSI auditing

Food safety

Communication

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

CAVA Foods is seeking a Food Safety & Quality Assurance Specialist to ensure supplier compliance with CAVA standards and regulatory requirements. The role includes data trend analysis, documentation reviews, audits, and corrective actions across suppliers and distribution centers.

The position requires travel around 20%, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and a proactive approach to maintaining product safety and quality throughout the supply chain.