Quality Assurance Manager
Restaurant Associates - cambridge, MA
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Job SummaryThe QA manager will mainly focus on all food safety and workplace safety of RA employees and Googlers alike, maintaining compliance to all local , state and federal health codes. The QA Manager will follow up on any accident reports or food related incidence consistent with the Google food program and ensure sanitation standards are met for the food safety of all Googlers and associates. Serve as a liaison between building services and vendor partners to communicate immediate health risks and facility issues. Maintain all Health permits per unit, while achieving a minimum score of an A (or similar as per Masshasscuetts DOH) health code and client expectations.This role is based in Cambridge, MA.The Great Things You Will Do:SanitationConduct unit trainings on food safety for Associates and Managers (assist management in training hourly associates on following proper HACCP practices) Engage hourly associates and managers in utilizing the proper tools (logs, thermometers, checklists). Monitor associate health and hygiene.Provide pre-Meal trainings food safety points of the day with managers and hourly associates Ensure logs are in place and updated on a daily, weekly and monthly basis in each unit (refrigeration, food cooling, food holding etc)Monitor monthly BOH cleaning schedules in each unit Assist in providing corrective action plans and solutions with chefs & managers for each unit for HSS, DOH and NSF inspectionsConduct monthly food sanitation meetings Assist in following up to complaints regarding food borne illness and food related injuriesFollow up to DOH permit renewals for each unit Follow up on all DOH violations including but not limiting to DOH TribunalSafetyEngage in role as Regional Safety Champion to reduce or eliminate accidents Ensure compliance of safety standards set by Compass and Google Follow up with unit safety champions regarding implemented safety procedures including but not limiting to HAZCOM trainings, cut gloves, slip resistant shoes, wet floor signs, safety checklist, PPE , chemical training,Basic Knife Skills, temperature control, etc).Assist unit safety champions in conducting trainings through pre-meals, safety compliance reviews and other forums Assist in Fire Safety with BETOther Focus AreasConduct quarterly inspections in Micro Kitchens , periodic inspections of MK store Room.Assist Chef Managers in follow up corrective action plansWork with building services to help monitor and reduce pest activityEnsure all PPE compliance is in orderParticipate in monthly and quarterly safety calls with RA & Regional QA calls with GoogleParticipate with building services to ensure waste stream is being maintained and followedMaintain open dialog with building and facilities team in monthly meetingsCommunicate with Regional Executive Chef, Executive Chef, Unit chefs, BOH & FOH managers, Directors, HR, and VP.Our Ideal Candidate:College degree or equivalent work experience. 5 to 10 years kitchen experienceOr 3 to 5 years field experience as inspectorAbility to work independently producing positive resultsStrong attention to detail.Ability to teach and train various skills and subjects to individuals and small groups pertaining to safety & sanitationStrong commitment to workplace safetyAbility to problem solve and give pragmatic solutionsKnowledge of local and state Health CodeUnderstand HACCPServSafe certified and possess a valid a DOH Food Protection card
Created: 2024-10-13