Quality Assurance Technician

CAVA•Verona, VA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

At CAVA Foods, we love what we do, and we manufacture every dip and spread to be as fulfilling as the last. At our manufacturing center we are looking for fanatics in food, who take pride in our products and are ready to ensure every retail partner and restaurant, receives products that uphold the high-quality standards of our brand. We foster a culture built on five core values: Generosity First, Always: We lead with kindness. Our best work happens when we act in service of others. Constant Curiosity: We are eager to learn, grow, and explore beyond the obvious. Act with Agility: We welcome change; it’s the only constant. We embrace, adjust, adapt. Passion for Positivity: We greet each day with warmth and possibility. Collective Ambition: We have high aspirations that are achieved when we work together with a shared purpose. The Role: We are looking for someone who is passionate about food and fanatic about high standards. As a CAVA Quality Assurance Technician, you will be responsible for executing and enforcing daily quality-based tasks that are instrumental to maintaining CAVA’s quality. Our Quality Assurance Technicians adhere to all plant GMP’s and lead others by example through following very important FSQA behaviors. This position will report directly to the Food Safety and Quality Manager, offers limited overtime, and requires some scheduling flexibility.

Requirements

1+ years of experience in the food manufacturing industry
Experience in Quality Assurance is a plus
Possess exceptional analytical skills, critical thinking and problem-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 deliver results in a timely manner
Must have familiarity with Food Safety plans

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in food science, Chemistry or other science preferred
HACCP plan experience desired

Responsibilities

Administers Equipment and Sensory based Quality Assurance checks (pH, temperature, titrations, inspections, taste/visual checks, verification checks, etc)
Conducts ATP, Allergen and Environmental Swabbing
Evaluates raw materials to ensure Quality Control standards for ingredients and packaging
Observes and reviews production practices and behaviors to verify adherence to procedures
Works closely with production staff to implement holds, corrective actions and document processes
Assists management to develop and review SOP’s
Manages sample submissions to outside lab and tracks results for anomalies
Conducts quality-based training with assistance from management
Contributes insight and feedback to management team to improve upon current processes
Executes additional projects and tasks as assigned by the Food Safety and Quality Manager
Assists the production department in order to meet yield demands