Quality Assurance Coordinator - Food

Creating solutions for everything from dining and nutrition to facilities maintenance and rehabilitative services, Sodexo partners with government agencies and military organizations to improve people’s quality of life and make a positive impact.

Sodexo Government is seeking a qualified candidate for Food Quality Assurance Coordinatorr in Oceanside, CA.  This position is supporting US Marine Corps contract for the Western Region and will conduct in unit evaluations to Mess Halls (Dining Facilities) located at Camp Pendleton, San Diego, Bridgeport, Twenty-Nine Palms, Miramar, and one located in Yuma, AZ.

The critical role of Food Quality Assurance Coordinator will perform food quality, food safety, and physical safety audits as required per the requirements of the USMC contract.  This is an on-site position that will rotate among the military base dining facilities which include mess halls, kitchens, loading docks, bathroom facilities.  

• Performs mess hall inspections following the Quality Control Program in matters related to quality control, food safety and sanitation
• Performs the Quality Control Plan locally
• Works with General Managers and Unit Subcontractors
• Provides guidance and direction to General Managers, Unit Subcontractors to ensure compliance with HACCP and Safety programs to include contract compliance.
• Verifies training of all project personnel including Subcontractors
• Provides Quality Control training to all project personnel including Subcontractors
• Conducts new employee orientation training
• Monitors the Fire Prevention/Evacuation Program
• Monitors the Environmental and Energy Conservation Programs
• Operates automated quality control system and maintains all quality control and safety files for district
• Follow’s all project standard operating procedures
• Ensures corrective action is taken on any noted deficiency and lessons learned are applied
• Provides feedback to General Managers and Unit Subcontractors on quality control and safety related matters: weekly meeting with.
• Provides feedback to Manager, Food Safety and Quality Assurance
• Conducts ServSafe classes for all management, Marine personnel and hourly associates
• Daily scheduled audits conducted per mess hall

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

• An understanding of the FDA Food Code
• Safety Leadership and Investigation skills
• Customer Service skills
• Ability to perform multiple priorities
• Ability to perform Technical Tasks
• Ability to conduct regular auditing & reporting skills

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Minimum Education Requirement - High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience