**CULTIVATE A BETTER WORLD**
Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the face of fast food, starting conversations, and directly supporting efforts to shift the future of farming and food. We hope you will join us as we continue to learn, evolve, and shape what comes next on our mission to make better food accessible to everyone.
**THE OPPORTUNITY**
As the Senior Analyst, Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA), you will be a key member of Chipotle's FSQA team, owning the food safety and quality systems for your assigned category of Prepared Foods (Salsas, Beans, Sofritas, and Sauces). You'll lead product and facility risk assessments, manage product specifications, deeply understand how items are used in our restaurants, enforce cold chain and traceability requirements, maintain supplier compliance documentation, and administer programs covering contaminants monitoring, food fraud prevention, packaging compliance, and other initiatives assigned by FSQA leadership. You may also support adjacent categories by ensuring supplier documentation and program records are current, complete, and easily accessible.
**WHAT YOU'LL DO**
+ Conduct hazard analyses and risk assessments for your assigned category.
+ Develop and execute proactive strategies to mitigate food safety risk for your category.
+ Conduct on-site FSQA audits of new and existing suppliers and facilities to ensure compliance with regulatory and Chipotle requirements.
+ Maintain working relationships with each facility's food safety leadership.
+ Review experimental design and results related to validation studies--product shelf-life, ingredient functionality, and antimicrobial interventions.
+ Work closely with Chipotle FSQA Team and other cross functional (Culinary, Marketing, Supply Chain) stakeholders on all initiatives that may impact your category.
+ Manage the day-to-day execution of food safety and quality associated with your category including the monitoring of restaurant feedback, guest feedback, regulatory activity, product removals, Quality Inspection Protocols, and Distribution Center handling of your category.
+ Monitor and report Food Safety and Quality Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) associated with your category.
+ Conduct investigations, root cause analysis, and hold suppliers/DC accountable to implementing corrective actions associated with real-time monitoring of food quality reports from restaurants and guest feedback.
+ Ensure that the FSQA team has the appropriate data and substantiation to support guest-facing nutritional data and claims.
+ Extend Prepared Foods FSQA support to additional concepts and markets as needed, ensuring consistent standards and execution.
**WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE TABLE**
+ Bachelor's Degree (BS) in a related field, such as, Food Science, Meat Science, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or Food Systems from a 4-year college or university. This formal education must include substantial emphasis on Food Safety.
+ Master's Degree (MS) in disciplines related to Food Science or Food Safety is preferred.
+ 3 - 5 years of relevant work experience.
+ Working knowledge of the food manufacturing industry (production, processing, packaging, distribution, and consumption). Meaningful experience working within the Prepared Foods category is preferred.
+ Understanding of experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation of results related to validation studies (food product shelf-life, ingredient functionality, and antimicrobial interventions).
+ Experience related to sensory analysis of prepared foods is strongly desired.
+ Working knowledge of GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) Auditing Schemes, and Certification Bodies.
+ Ability to conduct on-site audits at food manufacturing facilities.
+ Familiarity and experience with regulatory agencies responsible for governance over your category (FDA, USDA, state/local agencies).
+ Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% (typically travel every other week).
**PAY TRANSPARENCY**
A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $85,000.00-$119,500.00. You are also eligible for annual cash bonuses and equity awards based upon performance and other factors. Actual compensation offered may vary depending on skill level, experience, and/or education. Chipotle offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, sick leave, vacation time, and much more. Visit for more details.
**WHO WE ARE**
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Chipotle has restaurants in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany and is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants in North America and Europe. With employees passionate about providing a great guest experience, Chipotle is a longtime leader and innovator in the food industry. Chipotle is committed to making its food more accessible to everyone while continuing to be a brand with a demonstrated purpose as it leads the way in digital, technology and sustainable business practices. For more information or to place an order online, visit
_Chipotle Mexican Grill is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. As a people-first company rooted in values, our purpose extends beyond serving nutritious food using real ingredients. It means hiring world-class individuals and fostering a culture that champions diversity, ensures equity, and celebrates inclusion. All qualified applicants, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply._
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