Quality Assurance & Food Safety Extern

Spring 2027 Semester Externship

Culinary Institute of America (CIA) Students Only

Location: Bridor USA – Vineland Manufacturing Facility
Address: 2260 Industrial Way, Vineland, NJ 08360

Externship Dates: January 5, 2027 – April 16, 2027
Compensation: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour
Department: Quality Assurance / Food Safety

About Bridor USA

Bridor USA is a global leader in premium artisan breads, croissants, pastries, and specialty bakery products. Combining French baking expertise with advanced manufacturing technology, Bridor supplies high-quality bakery products to restaurants, hotels, cafés, grocery retailers, and foodservice operators throughout North America.

Quality and food safety are at the core of everything we do. Our Quality Assurance team plays a critical role in ensuring that every product meets the highest standards for food safety, consistency, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction.

Externship Opportunity

Bridor USA is seeking a motivated student from the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) to participate in our Spring 2027 Quality Assurance & Food Safety Externship Program at our Vineland, New Jersey manufacturing facility.

This paid externship is designed specifically for CIA students seeking to fulfill their Spring 2027 academic externship requirements while gaining hands-on experience in food safety, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, product testing, environmental monitoring, and bakery manufacturing operations.

The selected extern will work directly with Bridor's Quality Assurance team and gain practical exposure to the systems, processes, and standards that support the production of premium bakery products served throughout North America.

What You Will Learn

Food Safety & Quality Systems

• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
• Food Safety and Quality Management Systems
• Regulatory Compliance Programs

Product Quality & Testing

• Raw material inspections
• In-process production monitoring
• Finished product evaluations
• Product testing in Bridor's Baking Center
• Shelf-life testing and analysis
• Sampling and testing procedures

Compliance & Audit Readiness

• Internal audit participation
• Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) review
• Quality documentation and recordkeeping
• Environmental monitoring and testing
• Regulatory compliance activities

Continuous Improvement

• Quality trend and KPI analysis
• Root Cause Analysis (5 Why and 6M methodologies)
• Corrective Action Requests (CAR)
• Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
• Continuous improvement initiatives

Externship Structure

Week 1 – QA Orientation & Food Safety Fundamentals

• Introduction to Bridor operations and quality systems
• GMP and HACCP training
• Overview of Bridor quality standards

Weeks 2–4 – Incoming & In-Process Quality Control

• Raw material inspections
• Production process monitoring
• Documentation and recordkeeping

Weeks 5–8 – Product Evaluation & Testing

• Finished product inspections
• Product testing in the Baking Center
• Shelf-life testing
• Sampling and testing procedures
• Deviation identification and reporting

Weeks 9–11 – Compliance & Audits

• Internal audit support
• SOP review and documentation
• Environmental testing
• Regulatory compliance exposure

Weeks 12–13 – Continuous Improvement

• KPI and quality trend analysis
• Root Cause Analysis (5 Why and 6M)
• CAR and CAPA participation
• Continuous improvement projects

Weeks 14–15 – Capstone & Evaluation

• Presentation of key learnings
• Final evaluation and feedback session

Qualifications

Required

• Currently enrolled as a student at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA)
• Eligible to participate in a Spring 2027 semester externship
• Available from January 5, 2027 through April 16, 2027
• Pursuing studies in Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry Arts, Food Business Management, Applied Food Studies, or a related program
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Interest in food manufacturing, food safety, and quality systems
• Ability to work in a production environment

Why Bridor?

• Gain hands-on experience with a global leader in premium bakery manufacturing
• Work directly with Quality Assurance professionals
• Learn industry-leading food safety and quality systems
• Apply classroom learning in a real-world manufacturing environment
• Build experience that can support future careers in Food Safety, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and Food Manufacturing

Future Career Opportunities

High-performing externs may be considered for future opportunities with Bridor USA, including:

• QA Technician
• Food Safety Coordinator
• Compliance Specialist
• Regulatory Affairs Support
• Operations Support Roles

Additional Information

This externship opportunity is available exclusively to students currently enrolled at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) and participating in the Spring 2027 semester externship program.

Bridor USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.