Top 1207 Food safety manager Jobs in Connecticut

Manager, Food Safety & Quality Assurance
Home Market Foods —South Windsor, CT
- $115,000 - $145,000 a year
- 6 years
- Supervising experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
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Food Operations Manager 3
Sodexo —Stamford, CT
- $89,250 - $115,500 a year
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
CHEF MANAGER
CulinArt Sector —Norwalk, CT
- $80,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- ServSafe
- 5 years
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Restaurant and Hospitality Manager
Max Hospitality —Avon, CT
- $62,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Recruiting
- Leadership
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
Head Chef/Kitchen Manager
Rose Vineyards and Winery —North Branford, CT
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- No background check
- Restaurant management
- Mid-level
- Paid time off
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Chef Manager
Aramark —Groton, CT
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Customer service
- No high school diploma
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Supermarket Bakery Manager
ShopRite of Canton —Canton, CT
- $22 - $26 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Hospitality
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Banquet Supervisor
Saybrook Point Resort & Marina —Old Saybrook, CT
- $21 an hour
- Extended hours
- English
- Mid-level
- Office
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Environment Health & Safety Site Manager
Greenfield Global Inc. —Brookfield, CT
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Assistant Banquet Manager
Saybrook Point Resort & Marina —Old Saybrook, CT
- $60,000 - $65,000 a year
- Extended hours
- English
- Mid-level
- Ability to climb stairs
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Banquet Captain
Saybrook Point Resort & Marina —Old Saybrook, CT
- $17 an hour
- Extended hours
- 18 years or older
- Windows
- Ability to climb stairs
- Flexible schedule
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Executive Sous Chef - South Norwalk
Advanced Hospitality —South Norwalk, CT
- From $70,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- ServSafe
- English
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Sous Chef
MAX AMIA —Avon, CT
- $22 - $36 an hour
- Mid-level
- Mentoring
- Organizational skills
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
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Assistant Manager
The Farmer's Cow Calfé —Willimantic, CT
- From $18 an hour
- Part-time
- ServSafe
- Restaurant management
- Mid-level
- Employee discount
- Opportunities for advancement
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Kitchen Manager
Uncle Stickey's Chicken —Danbury, CT
- $53,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Fast casual restaurant
- Research
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- Paid time off
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Kitchen Manager
Chick-fil-A at Norwalk —Norwalk, CT
- $70,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
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Managers Needed Elicit Brewing Danbury (Brewery /restaurant/event space)
Elicit Brewing Company —Danbury, CT
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales
- Inventory management
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Executive Sous Chef - Newington
Advanced Hospitality —Newington, CT
- From $70,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- ServSafe
- English
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Quality Assurance Technician
PopUpBagels —Meriden, CT
- $23 - $25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Executive Sous Chef - Farmington
Advanced Hospitality —Farmington, CT
- From $70,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- ServSafe
- English
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Manager, Food Safety & Quality Assurance

Home Market Foods -
South Windsor, CT

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Job Details

$115,000 - $145,000 a year

Benefits

Relocation assistance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Gym membership
Safety equipment provided
Life insurance
Referral program
Pet insurance

Qualifications

HACCP Certification
Team leadership
Microbiology testing
Food microbiology
Supervising experience
Bachelor's degree
HACCP
SQF Practitioner (SQFI)
Food industry
Microbiological analysis
Customer complaint resolution

Full Job Description

Pay Range: $115,000/yr. – $145,000/yr. based on experience and qualifications

The Manager, Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Serves as the on-site food safety authority and a key member of the plant leadership team. This role is responsible for the development, implementation, validation, and continuous improvement of all food safety and quality systems to ensure the production of safe, wholesome, and high-quality products in full compliance with USDA, SQF, customer, and company standards.

The Manager FSQA provides both technical expertise and operational leadership—driving regulatory compliance, preventing product and process failures, strengthening food safety culture, and supporting plant performance and profitability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Food Safety & Quality Systems Management

Develop, implement, validate, document, and maintain plant Food Safety and Quality Systems including:

HACCP, SSOP, SQF, GMPs, Allergen Control, Environmental Monitoring, Foreign Material Control, Food Defense and Food Fraud programs

Ensure disciplined compliance with product formulations, specifications, regulatory requirements, and customer standards.

Serve as site lead for USDA inspections, SQF audits, third-party audits, and customer audits.

Maintain scientifically defensible regulatory decisions that protect food safety without compromising operational integrity.

Establish and maintain professional working relationships with USDA and regulatory authorities.

Ensure the facility maintains complete and accurate "regulatory evidence" demonstrating compliance and product safety.

Sanitation & Microbiological Oversight

Design, oversee, and continuously improve the plant sanitation program.

Ensure effective operational and pre-operational sanitation verification.

Develop and implement microbiological sampling programs (environmental and product).

Possess hands-on knowledge of microbiological testing of meat and poultry products.

Investigate and respond to negative microbiological and shelf-life results with timely corrective and preventive actions.

Audit equipment cleanliness and sanitation effectiveness prior to production start-up.

Technical Leadership & Continuous Improvement

Serve as the plant's FSQA technical expert and strategic partner to Operations.

Proactively prevent HACCP, SSOP, and process or product failures through disciplined process control and verification.

Rapidly investigate product or process deviations, determine root cause, and implement corrective actions while minimizing product exposure and downtime.

Implement and enhance Statistical Process Control (SPC) and quality monitoring systems.

Develop organizational awareness of Cost of Quality and drive quality-related performance improvements.

Partner with R&D on shelf-life validation and new product introductions.

Support equipment selection and process improvements to ensure food safety and quality standards are met.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Plant Leadership to balance food safety excellence with operational performance.

Collaborate with Corporate FSQA to ensure alignment with company-wide policies and initiatives.

Work closely with Sanitation, Operations, Procurement, and Vendor Assurance to ensure raw material and finished product compliance.

Lead customer complaint investigations and corrective actions.

Leadership & Team Development

Lead and manage all FSQA functions at the facility.

Supervise, coach, and develop FSQA personnel to build a high-performing team.

Conduct performance reviews, workforce planning, and succession development.

Promote and strengthen food safety culture throughout the organization.

Organize and deliver training in GMPs, HACCP, SQF, regulatory compliance, Food Defense, and Food Fraud.

Ensure proper documentation and verification of all training activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field required.

Minimum 6+ years of supervisory experience required.

7+ years leadership experience in the food industry (meat industry strongly preferred).

Comprehensive knowledge of USDA, FSIS, FDA, HACCP, and SSOP requirements.

Hands-on experience conducting microbiological testing of meat and poultry products required.

In-depth understanding of microbiological testing and limited chemistry testing.

Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Total Quality Management (TQM) is preferred.

Certifications (Required)

HACCP Certified

SQF Practitioner Certification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENT:

Comfortable walking, climbing stairs, and sitting/standing for long periods.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment, learn new tasks, and meet productivity quotas.
There is a possibility of travel which will be less than 5%.
Exposure to 85-decibel sounds on the plant floor (PPE provided).

Exciting Benefits Await You!

Enjoy top-tier Medical, Dental, Vision coverage.
Pamper your furry friends with Pet Insurance.
Stay fit with our Wellness Plan and Gym Reimbursement.
Boost your skills with Employee Tuition Reimbursement.
Unlock endless opportunities with College Scholarship for dependents.
Reap the Rewards of Our Bonus Program Available to Our Salary and Hourly Employees.
Receive a Generous 401k Company Match.
Take advantage of Competitive Paid Time Off.
Elevate Your Safety Net with Company-Sponsored Life Insurance Coverage.
Receive Relocation Assistance for a Smooth Transition.
Earn Rewards through our Employee Bonus Referral Program.
Elevate Your Workplace Experience with Community Impact Opportunities.
Celebrate Together with Team Events and Seasonal Workplace Gatherings.

Opportunity Calls! Unsure if you meet all requirements? Don't hesitate, apply!

Our recruitment process is prompt and transparent. Your resume will receive swift attention from our talent professionals. If chosen, you'll undergo a recruiter phone screen, followed by interviews with key team members. We value your potential.

At Home Market Foods, we champion equal opportunities for all, prohibiting discrimination based on race, religion, gender, and more. Our commitment extends across all aspects of employment, ensuring a fair and inclusive workplace.

At this time, Home Market Foods will not sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position for the following work visas: STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN

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food safety manager jobs in connecticut

Manager, Food Safety & Quality Assurance

Food Operations Manager 3

CHEF MANAGER

Restaurant and Hospitality Manager

Head Chef/Kitchen Manager

Chef Manager

Supermarket Bakery Manager

Banquet Supervisor

Environment Health & Safety Site Manager

Assistant Banquet Manager

Banquet Captain

Executive Sous Chef - South Norwalk

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Assistant Manager

Kitchen Manager

Kitchen Manager

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Executive Sous Chef - Newington

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Executive Sous Chef - Farmington

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