Quality Control Assistant

Farm Boy; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A grocery store chain in Ottawa is seeking a Quality Control Assistant to support the Quality Assurance Supervisor. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation protocols in the Central Kitchen. Candidates should have post-secondary education and experience in a food production environment. Flexibility in scheduling, including evenings and weekends, is required.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in Food Production/Commissary environment or equivalent.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Willingness to adhere to policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist Quality Assurance Supervisor in daily operations.
• Complete and verify hot cooking logs and cooling tracking logs.
• Ensure compliance with cleaning, sanitation, and food safety.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem-solving ability

Team-oriented approach

Education

Post-secondary education

Job description

Company Description

At Farm Boy, it is our mission to create a fun, fresh experience for all! Whether you are a team member or a customer, Farm Boy is passionate about creating a unique fresh food shopping experience and ensuring that we deliver on our commitments.

As we continue to grow within Ontario, Farm Boy is excited to welcome new team members that share our passion for providing the best fresh shopping experience!

Job Description

The Quality Control Assistant is responsible for assisting the Quality Assurance Supervisor in the day-to-day operations of the Central Kitchen facility. The performance of the duties must ensure a quality service approach to all employees, customers and suppliers. All responsibilities must be performed in a manner consistent with the Farm Boy Way.

Major Responsibilities:

• Maintain department activity ensuring that goals are properly communicated and attained.
• Responsible for completing and verifying documentation of hot cooking logs and cooling tracking logs.
• Rearrange product to ensure proper cooling times are met.
• Use various equipment such as data tracking probes to download and record temps.
• Ensure compliance to company policies and procedures including cleaning, sanitation, government regulation and food safety.
• Ensure proper Health & Safety practices are adhered to for efficiency and work safety.
• Practice proper care and maintenance of all equipment.
• May be required to support the production teams as required for the business.
• May be requested to undertake other related duties on a periodic basis.

Qualifications

• Typically requires completion of a post-secondary education plus 1 year of experience in Food Production/Commissary environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.
• Superior quality and customer service standards.
• High personal initiative and problem-solving ability.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Superior standards of sanitation, cleanliness and food safety.
• Strong team-oriented approach to tasks.
• Positive outlook with a history of proven dependability and commitment.
• Willingness to strictly adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including afternoons, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Work & Sensory Environment:

• Lack of control over pace due to multiple and/or tight deadlines beyond one’s control.
• Ability to work in a cool environment for prolonged periods (4 to 6 degrees Celsius).
• Exposure to workplace hazards including the potential of icy floors, spills and equipment malfunctions.

• Required to lift, carry and/or handle heavy objects.
• Required to stand for extended periods of time while performing production work.
• Repetitive bending and twisting movements are required.

Additional Information

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities.