Bakery Quality Control Specialist

Bakery Quality Control SpecialistFort Lee, New Jersey, United StatesAbout the Job Bakery Quality Control SpecialistSUMMARYQC Technician oversees regulatory and quality compliance in bakeries, including QC monitoring and issue reporting. It also involves contributing to bakery R&D efforts, working with consultants to develop new products.JOB DUTIES (include but are not limited to the following):Monitor and support the implementation and maintenance of whole Quality Management System. Those programs are but not limited to: record keeping, allergen, pest control, temperature of coolers and freezers, pre-op, internal audit, and quality control.Monitoring the daily QC activities to ensure they are performed to the published procedures and are properly documented.Visit corporate and franchise stores to support and educate bakery teams/kitchen managers.Regulate quality control of each bakery.Identification of any quality problems and recommend changes in quality standard where necessary.Working with consultants on innovating new potential products for the brand.Testing new recipes in the test kitchens.Data entry using common computer database software (Excel, Access or equivalent).QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:Prior bakery experience is required, with preferred experience in bakery industry research and development.Knowledge of baking various types of bread and baking and decorating cakes.Associate Degree, or Bachelors degree, or equivalent years of work experience3-5 years of combined experience in food or ingredients and manufacturing.Knowledge of GMPs and HACCP.Basic understanding of food production fundamentalsProficiency in MS Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint) and basic computer skills.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to read and interpret procedure manuals and regulatory documents, and to write reports.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management level.Demonstrate ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and demands working with minimum supervision.Detail oriented, excellent record keeping and documentation skillsEmployee BenefitHealth Insurance options: PPO Medical, Dental, Vision covered (Company 100% paid) *insurance starts on the very 1st date.Life Insurance (Company 100% paid)Flexible Time (starting time can vary everyday)Short Term and Long-Term Disability Leave (short term 100% covered)Lifestyle Allowance (up to net $70 per Month)Cellphone reimbursement eligibleEmployee Discounts (40% off company products & services)401(k) 5% Match (no vesting period!) from Day 1Paid Time Off (generous and increases by tier!): Max ceiling of 180 hours PTO (15 days) the 1st year and increases by tier.Wellness Day: 40 Hours (Use it or Lose it System)Paid Maternity Leave (paid 100% for 12 weeks)Paid Secondary Caregiver Leave (up to 2 weeks)Paid Creative LeavePaid Holidays (11 days)Educational BenefitEmployee Club Activities& Much More!Experience:Baking: 2 years (Required)Willingness to travel:25% (Required)