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Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager

DO & CO AG · Des Plaines, IL · 1 wk ago
Quality AssuranceFull-time

About DO & CO

We have a passion for hospitality and 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 a substantial workload.
  • Capable of working independently as well as in a team environment.
  • Ability to complete assigned tasks within strict deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Flexibility (different shifts—night, weekends, holidays).

Benefits

  • Daily complimentary meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
  • Full-time employees are eligible for 401K and medical benefits: medical, dental, and vision.
  • An organization dedicated to fostering innovation, cultivating creativity, and embracing new ideas while 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.

Pay

Competitive pay: $110,000–$135,000 yearly.

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