Samantha Barstow

Samantha Barstow is an accomplished professional in food safety and quality assurance, currently serving as the Director of Food Safety and Quality Assurance at Noodles & Company since September 2020. Samantha has extensive experience in managing food safety programs and compliance, having previously held positions at Golden State Foods where responsibilities included leading a compliance team and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. Earlier roles at Ventura Foods and Dean Foods involved facilitating audits, overseeing quality review processes, and managing sensory evaluation programs. Samantha holds a Bachelor's degree in Food Science and Technology from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.