Quality Assurance Associate

The Quality Assurance Associate ensures that all food products produced in the commissary meet company standards for quality, food safety, consistency, and taste. This role also supports the product development team in testing, evaluating, and standardizing new menu items before store rollout.

1. Quality Control

• Monitor food production in the commissary to ensure products meet company quality standards.
• Check ingredients, preparation, cooking, and packaging processes.
• Conduct regular product quality inspections.
• Ensure consistency of taste, texture, and appearance.

1. Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with food safety standards such as Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and **Food and Drug Administration guidelines.
• Monitor sanitation and hygiene practices in the commissary.
• Conduct temperature checks and storage monitoring.

1. Product Development Support

• Assist in recipe testing and product trials.
• Evaluate new menu items for taste, quality, and production feasibility.
• Help standardize recipes and preparation procedures.
• Document product specifications and standard recipes.

1. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain QA reports, inspection records, and product evaluation forms.
• Report quality issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Update product manuals and quality standards.

1. Training & Store Support

• Assist in training commissary and store staff on product standards.
• Conduct product quality audits for stores when necessary.

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Nutrition and Dietetics, Chemistry (especially food/analytical chemistry), Microbiology, Chemical Engineering (for large-scale food production), Hospitality Management (good for restaurant QA)
• 1–3 years experience in food quality assurance, commissary operations, or product development.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and quality control procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills