Search Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) Extern Employer Bridor, Inc. Location Vineland, New Jersey, United States Salary
USD 18.00
- 20.00 per hour Posted 4 Oct 2026 Closes 3 Nov 2026 Reference 1508578 View more categories View fewer categories Job role Accountant Sector Accounting
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Send job Job Details Quality Assurance & Food Safety Extern Spring 2027 Semester Externship Culinary Institute of America (CIA)
Students Only Location:
Bridor USA•
Vineland Manufacturing Facility Address:
2260 Industrial Way, Vineland, NJ 08360
Externship Dates:
January 5, 2027
Compensation:
$18.00
00 per hour
Department:
Quality Assurance / Food Safety About Bridor USA Bridor USA is a global leader in premium artisan breads, croissants, pastries, and specialty bakery products. Combining French baking expertise with advanced manufacturing technology, Bridor supplies high-quality bakery products to restaurants, hotels, cafés, grocery retailers, and foodservice operators throughout North America. Quality and food safety are at the core of everything we do. Our Quality Assurance team plays a critical role in ensuring that every product meets the highest standards for food safety, consistency, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction. Externship Opportunity Bridor USA is seeking a motivated student from the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) to participate in our Spring 2027 Quality Assurance & Food Safety Externship Program at our Vineland, New Jersey manufacturing facility. This paid externship is designed specifically for CIA students seeking to fulfill their Spring 2027 academic externship requirements while gaining hands-on experience in food safety, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, product testing, environmental monitoring, and bakery manufacturing operations. The selected extern will work directly with Bridor's Quality Assurance team and gain practical exposure to the systems, processes, and standards that support the production of premium bakery products served throughout North America. What You Will Learn Food Safety & Quality Systems Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Food Safety and Quality Management Systems Regulatory Compliance Programs Product Quality & Testing Raw material inspections In-process production monitoring Finished product evaluations Product testing in Bridor's Baking Center Shelf-life testing and analysis Sampling and testing procedures Compliance & Audit Readiness Internal audit participation Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) review Quality documentation and recordkeeping Environmental monitoring and testing Regulatory compliance activities Continuous Improvement Quality trend and KPI analysis Root Cause Analysis (5 Why and 6M methodologies) Corrective Action Requests (CAR) Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) Continuous improvement initiatives Externship Structure Week 1
- QA Orientation & Food Safety Fundamentals Introduction to Bridor operations and quality systems GMP and HACCP training Overview of Bridor quality standards Weeks 2-4
- Incoming & In-Process Quality Control Raw material inspections Production process monitoring Documentation and recordkeeping Weeks 5-8
- Product Evaluation & Testing Finished product inspections Product testing in the Baking Center Shelf-life testing Sampling and testing procedures Deviation identification and reporting Weeks 9-11
- Compliance & Audits Internal audit support SOP review and documentation Environmental testing Regulatory compliance exposure Weeks 12-13
- Continuous Improvement KPI and quality trend analysis Root Cause Analysis (5 Why and 6M) CAR and CAPA participation Continuous improvement projects Weeks 14-15
- Capstone & Evaluation Presentation of key learnings Final evaluation and feedback session Qualifications Required Currently enrolled as a student at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) Eligible to participate in a Spring 2027 semester externship Available from January 5, 2027 through April 16, 2027 Pursuing studies in Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry Arts, Food Business Management, Applied Food Studies, or a related program Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Strong communication and teamwork skills Interest in food manufacturing, food safety, and quality systems Ability to work in a production environment Why Bridor?
Gain hands-on experience with a global leader in premium bakery manufacturing Work directly with Quality Assurance professionals Learn industry-leading food safety and quality systems Apply classroom learning in a real-world manufacturing environment Build experience that can support future careers in Food Safety, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and Food Manufacturing Future Career Opportunities High-performing externs may be considered for future opportunities with Bridor USA, including: QA Technician Food Safety Coordinator Compliance Specialist Regulatory Affairs Support Operations Support Roles Additional Information This externship opportunity is available exclusively to students currently enrolled at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) and participating in the Spring 2027 semester externship program. Bridor USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply (This will open in a new window from which you will be automatically redirected to an external site after 5 seconds) Send job Apply (This will open in a new window from which you will be automatically redirected to an external site after 5 seconds) Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Get job alerts Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox. Create alert Similar jobs Food Safety & Quality Auditor Newtownards, United Kingdom Spring/Summer 2027 Quality Assurance Intern
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