Quality Control Assistant

Farm Boy Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent food retail company in Ottawa is seeking a Quality Control Assistant to support Quality Assurance operations. Responsibilities include maintaining logs, ensuring food safety compliance, and assisting production teams. Ideal candidates have post-secondary education and experience in food production. This part-time role requires adherence to health and safety practices and a flexible schedule.

Benefits

Accommodation for disabilities available

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in Food Production or equivalent.
• High personal initiative and commitment.
• Willingness to adhere to company policies at all times.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily operations under the Quality Assurance Supervisor.
• Complete and verify hot cooking and cooling logs.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem-solving ability

Computer skills

Sanitation standards

Customer service standards

Team-oriented approach

Education

Post-secondary education

Job description

Overview

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.
• Remote Work: No
• Employment Type: Part-time
• Key Skills: Direct Marketing, Direct Sales, Instrument Maintenance, Jewellery, Computing
• Experience: years
• Vacancy: 1