FSQA Technician - 2nd Shift(Tempo)

This role follows a 2nd shift schedule, working from 3:30 PM to 12:30 AM, with designated days off on Saturday and Sunday. Ensures the Food Safety and quality of all product labeled, portioned, cooked, MAP, packaged, and shipped from Home Chef Tempo by working alongside production to conduct on-the-line checks of product against recipe specifications and quality standards. Detailed Responsibilities Verification of CCPs & CQPs Conduct inspections at RTH production to ensure Food Safety & Quality requirements are met & recorded in the appropriate form Verification of the accuracy of ingredients being used for production based on culinary recipe Verification cook & chill temperature limits have been met & documented appropriately Ensure post-lethality exposed product is properly stored to prevent cross contamination Conduct finished product inspections to ensure product is released according to Food Safety & Quality requirements Verification of chemical titration prior to each use Ensure accuracy of labeling for finished products Conduct on-line verification checks including but not limited to: Metal Detection, Oxygen Analysis, pH, and seal integrity Escalate deviations immediately and assisting with product disposition as needed Conducting Audits of Production Areas & Pre-requisite programs Conduct continuous GMP inspections & corrections with proper documentation Inspection of equipment & processing area to ensure sanitation & conditions are compliant with Food Safety & Quality standards Conduct frequent environmental monitoring sampling Enforce Food Defense protocol as needed Other internal audits as needed Other Responsibilities Training Assist in training of new employees on Food Safety & Quality practices Issue Escalation Promptly notifies leadership when Food Safety & Quality issues or HACCP/HACQP deviations arise Placing product on FSQA hold and assisting with dispositions as required Assisting in Production/Sanitation/Safety duties Assist in non-competitive functions when needed: e.g. sweeping floors, moving product and safety investigations General Responsibilities Follow the facility GMP’s and help enforce them throughout the facility Support the efforts of the company to maintain our food safety system (SQF) and quality programs Attitude and Attendance Arrives to work at scheduled time and follows time off request procedure Communicates with co-workers in a professional manner Treats co-workers with respect at all times Uses teamwork with working with production throughout the day Demonstrates ownership of tasks and job responsibilities on a consistent basis. Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities. High school diploma or equivalent required Previous experience working in food quality is preferred More About Us Perks and benefits Candidates can experience Home Chef as a customer - enter promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off your first order! Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time 401k program Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses How We Work Together We are humble team players. We are warm and gracious with team members and customers. We seek feedback to improve ourselves - and respectfully listen to and accept input. We are pragmatic next-level thinkers. We come up with novel and unique ideas. We explore new strategies to avoid being constrained by conventional thinking. We take ownership. We approach ambiguous problems, prepared to dive in, get curious, and learn more. We are results-driven, always challenging ourselves to exceed goals. Be at Home at Home Chef We all show up authentically at Home Chef. Our team includes individuals with a variety of identities, backgrounds, and perspectives. You can trust that you’ll be able to bring your whole self to an inclusive and enjoyable workplace. We welcome people of all races, colors, religions, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual identity), age, physical or mental disabilities, pregnancy, veteran or military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, arrest record or expunged/sealed convictions, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. Home Chef is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Home Chef will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our People team at View email address on click.appcast.io. Home Chef offers the base salary range as posted below, with the exact offer depending on factors such as geographic location, experience, skills, and internal equity. While compensation is within the provided range, it is not typical for offers to be made at the upper end. In addition to base salary, Home Chef provides a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare coverage, 401k match, and paid time off. Illinois Pay Range

$18.75—$18.75 USD