FSQA Specialist: Supplier Compliance & Quality

CAVA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

401k with company contribution

Company-paid STD, LTD, Life and AD&D

Free CAVA food

Job summary

CAVA is seeking a Food Safety & Quality Assurance Specialist (Supplier) to ensure supplier and distribution partner compliance with regulatory and company standards. The role focuses on data-driven trend analysis, documentation reviews, and on-site audits, with travel up to 20% as needed.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in food safety, regulatory compliance, and GFSI audits, and can collaborate across departments to elevate supplier performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in food processing plants (USDA or FDA) related to food safety, regulatory, supplier and distribution compliance and GFSI auditing.
• BS in Food Science, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related field preferred.
• Experience with supplier and distribution center auditing, monitoring and approval programs.
• Willingness to travel 20%+ and work flexible hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Remain current on regulations and legislaton for supplier and distribution center requirements, GFSI.
• Support supplier onboarding and compliance including documentation review and on-site audits.
• Use data and reporting to communicate findings and propose recommendations to FSQA team.
• Assist with product evaluations and documenting observations for feedback to culinary and supply chain partners.
• Ensure adherence to policies that support service mindset and cross-team timelines.

Skills

Collaboration

Data analysis

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

BS in Food Science / Microbiology / Biochemistry

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Word

Job description

CAVA is seeking a Food Safety & Quality Assurance Specialist (Supplier) to ensure supplier and distribution partner compliance with regulatory and company standards. The role focuses on data-driven trend analysis, documentation reviews, and on-site audits, with travel up to 20% as needed.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in food safety, regulatory compliance, and GFSI audits, and can collaborate across departments to elevate supplier performance.