Quality Assurance Coordinator - Food Safety

The Citadel; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Tuition waiver

Tuition exchange

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts

Beach club access

Boat center access

Community service opportunities

Mentor program

Job summary

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, seeks a Quality Assurance Coordinator to lead the campus dining quality program and serve as liaison with South Carolina regulators. You will drive audits, report findings to leadership, and coordinate equipment maintenance and replacements across dining locations.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree and proven ability to interpret regulations, with strong organizational and communication skills. Evening/weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and experience in food safety and quality control.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze data to determine compliance with regulations, standards and contracts.
• Strong organizational and managerial skills and ability to work with diverse people.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes a quality control audit plan with approximately 200 audits per year across campus dining locations.
• Prepares and presents audit reports to senior leadership and foodservice contractors.
• Maintains inventory of all foodservice equipment and coordinates repairs with Facilities & Engineering and vendors.
• Tracks purchase information and warranty dates; supports equipment replacement scheduling and surplus removal.
• Represents Auxiliary Services on committees and attends meetings as needed.
• Plans, implements and coordinates special projects in support of institutional goals.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Audits

Data analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

RizePoint

Job description

Job Responsibilities

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, is seeking a Quality Assurance Coordinator. Serves as The Citadel’s primary liaison with South Carolina Department of Agriculture Food Safety Officers. This role will coordinate the Citadel’s Dining services quality assurance program to ensure compliance with campus standards and state and municipal law; will also serve as the campus food safety expert. The responsibility of this role will include the following:

• Develops and executes a quality control audit plan to ensure compliance with campus standards, contracts, and state and municipal laws, conducting approximately 200 audits per year across all campus dining locations.
• Prepares and presents audit reports to senior leadership and foodservice contractors.
• Maintains an inventory of all foodservice equipment and ensures that equipment is working properly; coordinates and tracks facility and equipment repair with Facilities & Engineering, the Auxiliary Services Maintenance Technician, and/or the equipment service provider.
• Tracks purchase information and warranty dates and assist with the development of an equipment replacement schedule; as well as coordinating the removal and surplus of old or malfunctioning equipment.
• Represents Auxiliary Services on various committees as assigned and attends meetings as necessary.
• Plans, implements, and coordinates special projects and performs other activities as directed in support of institutional and divisional goals and objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and experience in food safety and quality control. Ability to communicate effectively with others orally and in writing. Ability to use relevant information and individual judgment to determine if services and processes comply with state regulations, standards, and contractual requirements. Ability to analyze data and information in making decisions and solving problems. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships well with people at all levels are essential. Must be able to demonstrate strong organizational and managerial skills. Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and explain South Carolina Retail Food Establishments Regulation 61-25 and SC Department of Agriculture’s policies, standards, procedures and controls for food safety. Occasional evening and weekend work.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with RizePoint software system preferred.

Benefits of Working at The Citadel

• Extensive Health Plans
• Great Retirement Options
• Tuition Waiver Program
• Tuition Exchange for Dependents
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Discounts
• Isle of Palms Beach Club
• Swain Family Boat Center
• Community Service Opportunities
• Mentor/Mentee Program
• Read more about our benefits, on our HR website

About The Citadel College

The Citadel, also known as the Military College of South Carolina, is a public senior military college located in Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1842, The Citadel has a rich history and educational reputation. With our current location on the banks of the Ashley River in downtown Charleston, you are close to great restaurants, shopping and much more. Ranked #1 Public College in the South (U.S. News & World Report, 2022) for schools with up to a master’s degree, the opportunities are endless.

There are about 2,300 undergraduate students who make up the South Carolina Corps of Cadets. Out of the Corps of Cadets, 1 out of 3 graduates earn a military commission. Students can choose from 31 Majors, 57 Minors, pre-health professions, and pre-law (a concentration in political science). The 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio guarantees students a quality education. Another 1,000 students attend the Graduate College, evening and online programs.