Director of Food Safety

Director of Food Safety

Brooklyn, NY

Overview

Salary Range $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 Salary/year

Position Overview

The Director of Food Safety & Quality Assurance is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing all food safety regulations, policies, and procedures across Green Top Farms operations. This role owns the company's HACCP programs, regulatory compliance, internal audit processes, and food safety training, ensuring GTF consistently operates in a safe environment and delivers a quality product.

This is a hands-on leadership role based at our main kitchen in Brooklyn, working closely with culinary, operations, and QC teams to maintain and elevate food safety standards across all production and client site operations.

We are looking for a candidate who brings deep expertise in food safety for ready-to-eat processing environments, is comfortable managing regulatory relationships, and takes a proactive, systems-oriented approach to quality assurance. The ideal candidate is detail-driven, collaborative, and committed to building a food safety culture across the organization.

Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance & HACCP Management (35%)

• Manage relationships with the Department of Agriculture, USDA, and other regulatory bodies to ensure all licensing, permits, and compliance requirements are met
• Develop, maintain, and update HACCP plans, SOPs, SSOPs, and prerequisite program documentation
• Audit our facility and enforce compliance with USDA policies, food safety best practice, and record-keeping standards in coordination with the QC team
• Conduct internal audits and ensure audit readiness across all operations
• Contact and maintain relationships with third-party auditing services as needed

Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement (25%)

• Perform root cause analysis for consumer complaints and summarize findings through a CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) process with urgency
• Perform and coordinate analysis of process capability, weighing in on all production and project developments
• Review and expand the sanitation program to maintain and elevate cleanliness standards
• Identify trends in quality data and implement process improvements to reduce risk and improve consistency

Training & Culture Building (20%)

• Develop and maintain food safety training programs across all departments
• Partner with managers to build training systems for employees, including onboarding and ongoing reinforcement
• Foster a culture of food safety awareness and accountability at all levels of the organization
• Ensure all team members understand and follow GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) and company food safety standards

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Reporting (20%)

• Work closely with culinary, operations, and site leadership teams to ensure food safety standards are integrated into daily workflows
• Provide regular reporting on compliance status, audit findings, and corrective actions to senior leadership
• Support new site launches and program expansions by establishing food safety protocols and documentation
• Assume additional responsibilities as needed to support food safety priorities and ensure safe operations across all GTF locations

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in food safety for a ready-to-eat (RTE) processing facility
• Experience creating and maintaining HACCP plans, including record-keeping and documentation
• HACCP and PCQI certifications
• NYC Department of Health Food Handler's Certificate
• Knowledge of commissary, culinary, and restaurant food safety environments
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• A commitment to personal accountability and continuous learning

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Science or Food Science
• Experience in enterprise workplace dining or high-volume food service operations
• Experience managing QC teams or food safety staff
• Familiarity with project management tools (Asana preferred)

Key Competencies

• Regulatory expertise and attention to detail
• Systems-oriented approach to food safety
• Training and culture building
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Proactive problem-solving

Role Details

Title: Director of Food Safety & Quality Assurance

Job Type: Full-time, On-site

Location: Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Schedule: Monday through Friday. Flexible scheduling to be determined with direct supervisor

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Compensation: $85,000 - $95,000/year

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Sick leave
• Paid time off that increases with tenure
• 401(k)
• Daily family meal
• Potential for bonuses through our Green Shares employee bonus program
• Eligibility and details subject to company policy

Green Top Farms is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, including the New York State Human Rights Law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious observances, in accordance with applicable laws.