Quality Assurance Technician

Quality AssuranceTechnician:
At CAVA Foods we love what wedo and we manufacture every dip and spread to be as fulfilling as thelast. At our manufacturing center we arelooking for fanatics in food who take pride in our products and are ready toensure every retail partner and restaurant receives products that uphold thehigh-quality standards of our brand.

We foster a culture built on five core values:

GenerosityFirst Always: We leadwith kindness. Our best work happens when we act in service of others.

ConstantCuriosity: We are eager to learngrow and explore beyond the obvious.

Act withAgility: We welcome change; its theonly constant. We embrace adjust adapt.

Passionfor Positivity: We greeteach day with warmth and possibility.

CollectiveAmbition: We have high aspirationsthat are achieved when we work together with a shared purpose.

The Role:
We are looking forsomeone who is passionate about food and fanatic about high standards. As a CAVA Quality Assurance Technician youwill be responsible for executing and enforcing daily quality-based tasks thatare instrumental to maintaining CAVAs quality. Our Quality Assurance Technicians adhere toall plant GMPs and lead others by example through following very importantFSQA behaviors. This position willreport directly to the Food Safety and Quality Manager offers limitedovertime and requires some scheduling flexibility.

What Youll Do:

Administers Equipment and Sensory based Quality Assurance checks(pH temperature titrations inspections taste/visual checks verificationchecks etc)

Conducts ATP Allergen and Environmental Swabbing

Evaluates raw materials to ensure Quality Control standards foringredients and packaging

Observes and reviews production practices and behaviors toverify adherence to procedures

Works closely with production staff to implement holdscorrective actions and document processes

Assists management to develop and review SOPs

Manages sample submissions to outside lab and tracks results foranomalies

Conducts quality-based training with assistance from management

Contributes insight and feedback to management team to improveupon current processes

Executes additional projects and tasks as assigned by the FoodSafety and Quality Manager

Assists the production department in order to meet yield demands

The Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in food science Chemistry or other sciencepreferred

1 years of experience in the food manufacturing industry

Experience in Quality Assurance is a plus

Possess exceptional analytical skills critical thinking andproblem-solving skills

Must have strong communication skills both verbal and written

Must be comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite

Must have excellent organization skills

Must be self-driven and able to work independently to deliverresults in a timely manner

Must have familiarity with Food Safety plans

HACCP plan experience desired

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to work in a cold environment standing and walkingup to 75% Physical ability to sit for extended periods and work at a computer

Must be able to learn and operate basic production andsanitation equipment

Must be able to operate a computer and other office equipment

Must be able to identify assess and observe detail

Must be able to occasionally push pull lift or carry up to 50pounds

Must be able to roll 500 lb bowls of product

Need to have good dexterity and possess abilities to makecritical sensory observations

Ability to work around chemicals such as chlorine and/or othersanitizers

Ability to see hear and speak regularly

Ability to squat kneel bend and twist occasionally

Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

What we offer:

Competitive salary plus bonus and short-term incentives*

Accrued PTO limited paid parental leave plus paidopportunities to give back to the community

Health Dental Vision Telemedicine Pet Insurance plus more!

401k enrollment with CAVA contribution

Free CAVA food

Casual work environment

The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growingbrand

*Indicatesqualifying eligible positions only

CAVA Joining A culture nota concept

As an equalopportunity employer CAVA considers applicants for all positions withoutregard to race color sex religion national origin disability age heightweight marital status sexual orientation familial status geneticinformation or any other characteristic or protected classes as defined byfederal state or local law.