Quality Test Kitchen Assistant

Kettle Cuisine • Everett, WA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Test Kitchen Assistant supports sensory panel requirements at the Everett, Washington facility. The role assists with the sample program, prepares and retrieves samples for daily panel reviews, documents sensory results, coordinates collection of non-conforming products, and maintains sensory records and a clean, organized test kitchen. The position works under close supervision, has little or no decision-making responsibility, does not influence the decisions or actions of others, and has little to no customer contact.

The employee is expected to follow company Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and safe working practices. Kettle Cuisine also expects employees to uphold its core values: honoring food, each other, development, and innovation. The company states that it complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state disability laws and does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in any phase of employment.

Requirements

• Two years of related Quality Assurance experience.
• Attention to documentation and detail.
• Prior inventory management experience using minimum and maximum levels.
• Ability to collect samples and manage packaging and shipping within time-sensitive requirements.
• Good communication skills, including computer, writing, and verbal skills.
• Ability to understand and verbally express ideas and instructions effectively.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with others.
• Ability to prioritize, follow instructions, and follow through to achieve results.

Responsibilities

• Assist with overseeing and ensuring the effectiveness of the sample program for the Everett production facility.
• Submit sample requests to appropriate Customer Service and Product Development team members for processing.
• Follow company Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and safe working practices.
• Retrieve sensory samples and heat them for daily panel review.
• Create sensory documentation for the daily review of samples.
• Arrange collection of non-conforming products observed by the panel.
• Maintain a log of sensory details for trending and continuous improvement.
• Maintain the test kitchen and work area in a clean and organized manner.

What This Job Offers

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