Director of Food Safety - Commissary Kitchen
$85,000 - $95,000 yearly
- Green Top Farms
- Brooklyn, NY, United States
- Aug 06, 2026
Job Description
About Us
Green Top Farms is a New York-based food service company specializing in farm-fresh meals for enterprise workplace dining and corporate catering. We partner with leading companies to deliver elevated daily dining and hospitality experiences, using seasonal ingredients and thoughtful operations to create consistent, high-quality service at scale.
Our mission is to build a more sustainable and equitable food system, starting by reconnecting consumers and local farmers. We believe the results of strengthening that connection are better nutrition, tastier food, greater social justice, and reduced environmental impacts. Our menus reflect this attention to bringing nutritious, delicious food to those who need it most.
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
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.
Green Top Farms is a New York-based food service company specializing in farm-fresh meals for enterprise workplace dining and corporate catering. We partner with leading companies to deliver elevated daily dining and hospitality experiences, using seasonal ingredients and thoughtful operations to create consistent, high-quality service at scale.
Our mission is to build a more sustainable and equitable food system, starting by reconnecting consumers and local farmers. We believe the results of strengthening that connection are better nutrition, tastier food, greater social justice, and reduced environmental impacts. Our menus reflect this attention to bringing nutritious, delicious food to those who need it most.
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
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.