Manager, Food Safety and Quality Assurance (Equipment)

Summary Of Job Description

The Manager, FSQA (Equipment) is responsible for testing food processing equipment systems and design changes to create sustainable system-wide improvements in food quality, consistency, safety, and ease of operations. This position proactively develops and implements systems that standardize and simplify food preparation and store execution while minimizing additional cost or achieving cost savings. The Manager, FSQA (Equipment) manages a team of Food Technologists, coaching and providing performance feedback to elevate their performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Leads or supports cross-functional teams for large-scale projects with company-wide impact, to ensure food processing results in safer, higher quality food.
• Conducts tests on current and proposed equipment, recipes, food preparation procedures to ensure compliance with company food safety and quality assurance standards.
• Reviews all equipment procedures (related to food processing) to ensure compliance with company food safety and quality assurance standards.
• Works with cross-functional teams to develop training material and procedures to standardize and simplify food preparation and store execution with minimal impact on cost.
• Conducts store visits to assess effectiveness of equipment and ops execution of procedures.
• Assist Operations in testing and implementing equipment and processes associated with new or existing dishes that create cost savings and/or simplify food preparation.
• Investigates equipment issues related to food quality and safety from an Operations perspective.
• Serves as the liaison between Operations, FSQA, and cross-functional teams to solve food equipment and preparation issues affecting food safety and quality.
• Manages Food Technologists, who provide technical expertise in support of the company’s FSQA programs and initiatives. Coaches and provides performance feedback to enhance their performance.
• Researches and monitors new food processing equipment, approaches and tools to support achieving the highest FSQA standards for PRG.
  
  

How We Reward You

• Hybrid Work schedule
• 401K with company match
• Yearly bonus opportunity*
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance *
• On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic
• Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships
• Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays*
• Continuous education assistance and scholarships*
• Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance*
• Bereavement leave*
• Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates
  
  

Your Background And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in food science or related field required; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum five years of experience in FSQA in a store or food processing environment, with increasing management responsibility
• Successful completion of initial and periodically required trainings.
• Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.
  
  

Pay Range: $112,500 - $158,000 / Annual

• Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.
  
  

Panda Strong Since 1983

Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,300 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether it’s impacting our team or the communities we work in, we’re proud to be an organization that embraces family values.

You’re Wanted Here

We value diversity in all forms and know the strength it brings. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of view to be heard, and improves overall happiness. We like the sound of that.

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Additionally, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodations. If there is a reason you believe you require an accommodation, please reach out to our accommodation team vie email at PandaLOA@PandaRG.com.