Quality Assurance​/Quality Control; QA​/QC) Extern

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Co-op Student NY, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $18.00 To $20.00 Hourly

Location: Bridor USA – Vineland Manufacturing Facility
Address: 2260 Industrial Way, Vineland, NJ 08360

Externship Dates: January 5, 2027 – April 16, 2027
Compensation: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour
Department: Quality Assurance / Food Safety

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 food service 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.

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.

• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
• Food Safety and Quality Management Systems
• Regulatory Compliance Programs

• 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

• Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) review
• Quality documentation and recordkeeping
• Environmental monitoring and testing
• Regulatory compliance activities
• Quality trend and KPI analysis
• Root Cause Analysis (5 Why and 6M methodologies)
• Corrective Action Requests (CAR)
• Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)

• Introduction to Bridor operations and quality systems
• GMP and HACCP training
• Overview of Bridor quality standards

• Raw material inspections
• Production process monitoring
• Documentation and recordkeeping
• Finished product inspections
• Product testing in the Baking Center
• Shelf-life testing
• Sampling and testing procedures
• Deviation identification and reporting

• Internal audit support
• SOP review and documentation
• Regulatory compliance exposure

• KPI and quality trend analysis
• Root Cause Analysis (5 Why and 6M)
• CAR and CAPA participation

• Presentation of key learnings
• Final evaluation and feedback session

• 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…