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Kerry Bridges — Chief Food Safety Officer at Chipotle
Executive Bio
Kerry Bridges is the Chief Food Safety Officer for Chipotle Mexican Grill. Appointed in January 2026, Ms. Bridges previously served as Vice President of Food Safety overseeing food safety standards, quality assurance and procedures.
Prior to joining Chipotle, Ms. Bridges oversaw supplier food safety for the world’s largest food retailer, Wal-Mart, serving over 200 million customers around the world on a weekly basis. During her time at Wal-Mart, Kerry’s food safety oversight included tens of thousands of Wal Mart’s, Neighborhood Market’s, and Sam’s Clubs food suppliers, in addition to researching and assessing new and emerging food safety issues and handling regulatory compliance. Prior to Wal-Mart, Ms. Bridges food safety career included roles with TESCO and Jack in the Box, Inc.
Ms. Bridges is the past president of the International Association for the Southern California Affiliate of Food Protection (IAFP) and former board member of the Global Food Safety Initiative (GSFI). She attended California Polytechnic State University, where she received a bachelor’s degree in food science.
Prior to joining Chipotle, Ms. Bridges oversaw supplier food safety for the world’s largest food retailer, Wal-Mart, serving over 200 million customers around the world on a weekly basis. During her time at Wal-Mart, Kerry’s food safety oversight included tens of thousands of Wal Mart’s, Neighborhood Market’s, and Sam’s Clubs food suppliers, in addition to researching and assessing new and emerging food safety issues and handling regulatory compliance. Prior to Wal-Mart, Ms. Bridges food safety career included roles with TESCO and Jack in the Box, Inc.
Ms. Bridges is the past president of the International Association for the Southern California Affiliate of Food Protection (IAFP) and former board member of the Global Food Safety Initiative (GSFI). She attended California Polytechnic State University, where she received a bachelor’s degree in food science.
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Chipotle's Executive Team scores in the Top 25%
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Chipotle's Executive Team at a Glance
Based on 960 ratings, Chipotle's employees are satisfied with their Executive Team and give them a “B” or 72/100. On average, Women provided higher ratings for their Executive Team compared to Men. Also, the Executive department thinks more highly of the Executive Team relative to the Customer Success department.
Chipotle's Executive Team ranks in the Top 40% of other companies in Los Angeles and Top 25% of other companies on Comparably that also have 10,000+ Employees.
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