HACCP Food Quality & Packaging Specialist

Lee Epting Catering INC • Athens, GA

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About The Position

Epting Events and A Good Story Foods are seeking a detail-oriented Food Quality & Packaging Specialist to support both brands as operations expand from local event catering into digital commerce and delivery through platforms such as Shopify and GrubHub. The role leads food safety compliance and oversees the technical aspects of retail packaging and vacuum-sealing operations. It combines food safety oversight in a high-volume catering environment with precision-focused retail packaging work.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in food production, quality assurance, or a specialized packaging role.
• Active HACCP certification.
• Deep knowledge of chamber vacuum-sealing machinery and the science of food preservation and packaging materials.
• Ability to adapt between a high-volume, fast-paced catering environment and precision-based retail packaging.
• A detail-oriented, zero-mistake approach to food safety and labeling requirements.

Nice To Haves

• ServSafe Manager certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain HACCP plans for all food production lines and ensure compliance with local and federal food safety regulations.
• Oversee retail and delivery packaging operations, including vacuum sealing for sous-vide preparation and shelf-life extension, and Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP).
• Conduct regular audits of food storage, handling, and temperatures to ensure products meet food safety and quality standards.
• Work with the Digital Commerce Manager to streamline packaging workflows for Shopify orders and GrubHub delivery so products arrive fresh and intact.
• Maintain food safety logs, certification renewal records, and ingredient traceability documentation.
• Train kitchen and catering staff on food safety protocols and proper use of vacuum-sealing equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed