Associate Director, Food Safety, Quality Assurance and Compliance
Core
Lead food safety, quality assurance, and compliance programs across USC Hospitality and USC Hotel operations, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.
Role type
Senior IC food safety and compliance director
Builds
Safe food service environments and compliant operations for dining halls, retail venues, event spaces, and hotel F&B
Domain
Higher education hospitality + food safety regulation
Required skills
HACCP program management, regulatory compliance auditing, internal audit leadership, corrective action planning, SOP development, risk mitigation, incident investigation, allergen management, pest control oversight, data analysis for compliance
Preferred skills
Strategic guidance, cross-functional partnership, culture of excellence, executive reporting
Technologies
Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with Los Angeles County Department of Public Health regulations and lead health inspection responses; Manage HACCP-based food safety programs and preventive control systems across 21+ venues; Conduct routine food safety inspections, operational assessments, and internal audits; Investigate food safety incidents, guest complaints, and contamination events; Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and the Food Safety Management System; Oversee environmental monitoring, sanitation verification, and pest control programs; Implement food recall exercises and emergency response procedures; Track and analyze non-conformances to drive continuous improvement; Prepare executive summaries and compliance reports for senior leadership.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC