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Quality Assurance & Food Safety Manager
Quality Assurance & Food Safety ManagerToo Sweet Cakes • Phoenix, AZ, US
Quality Assurance & Food Safety Manager

Quality Assurance & Food Safety Manager

Too Sweet Cakes • Phoenix, AZ, US
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job description

Location : Phoenix Warehouse, AZ (on-site, with occasional early mornings and weekends)

Salary Range : $75,000 – $80,000 per year, depending on experience and certifications

Employment Type : Full-time, Exempt

Reports To : Owner

Collaborates With : Bakery Manager, Warehouse Operations Lead, and our Production Staff

Direct Reports : None

At Too Sweet Cakes, we craft exceptional baked goods that bring joy, connection, and creativity to every table. As we grow, maintaining our commitment to quality and safety is essential to who we are. This role ensures that every item leaving our kitchen is not only delicious, but also produced with care, consistency, and compliance.

Role Purpose

The Quality Assurance & Food Safety Manager builds and maintains the systems that keep Too Sweet Cakes food-safe, audit-ready, and continuously improving. You’ll lead our food safety and quality programs—training staff, monitoring compliance, and partnering closely with production and warehouse teams to align safety standards with daily operations. This role is essential to preparing our bakery for full regulatory compliance and supporting our growth into new markets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and maintain food safety and quality assurance programs (HACCP, GMPs, sanitation, allergen control, traceability)
  • Conduct internal audits and inspections, ensuring readiness for local, state, and federal regulatory reviews
  • Manage documentation including SOPs, sanitation logs, allergen matrices, corrective actions, and training records
  • Partner with production and warehouse teams to build consistent practices that meet both operational and food safety goals
  • Investigate and respond to quality or safety issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions
  • Provide ongoing training to reinforce a culture of quality, accountability, and safety across all departments
  • Support product or process changes by conducting food safety risk assessments and updating quality systems
  • Stay current on food safety regulations and industry standards to keep Too Sweet Cakes compliant and competitive
  • Collaborate with leadership to define and track key quality and safety metrics

Requirements

Required

  • Valid Food Manager Certification (or equivalent)
  • 2-3 years of experience in food safety or quality assurance, preferably in a food production or bakery environment
  • Working knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, sanitation, allergen control, and regulatory compliance
  • Strong organizational and documentation skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills across teams
  • Availability for occasional early mornings and weekends

    • Preferred

  • HACCP or PCQI certification
  • Experience in bakery, confectionery, or manufacturing environments
  • Familiarity with FSMA, SQF, or similar food safety frameworks

    • Benefits

  • Benefits Eligibility : Medical, dental, and vision benefits available the first of the month following 60 days of employment
  • Paid Time Off : Accrued PTO and sick time, in accordance with Too Sweet Cakes’ policies for full-time employeesJoin a fast-growing, creative bakery that values craftsmanship, teamwork, and kindness
  • Play a key role in building our compliance and quality systems from the ground up
  • Collaborate directly with ownership and leadership to make a lasting impact
  • Be part of a team that truly believes food should be as joyful as it is safe
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