FS/QA Technician

DO & CO group; Chicago, Des Plaines (IL, IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Daily meals

401(k) and medical benefits

Career development opportunities

Global event exposure

Job summary

DO & CO group in Desplaines, IL is seeking a Food Safety & Hygiene Technician to monitor CCPs and temperature records, support audits, and maintain QA files. The role involves pest control collaboration, training, and ensuring cleanliness schedules are up to standard.

The ideal candidate will multi-task in a fast-paced environment, work well with diverse teams, and adapt to early morning, evening, and weekend shifts while upholding high standards of hospitality and food safety.

Qualifications

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Works well in a team and independently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to collaborate with colleagues across functions.
• Passion for international teamwork.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Self-motivated with professional work ethic and service orientation.
• Flexible to different shifts including early morning, evening, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Monitors CCP and temperature records; follows up or escalates as necessary. Completes internal food safety audits and prepares samples for microbiological testing.
• Maintains quality assurance filing system. Investigates customer complaints and maintains and makes recommendations for improvement for the facility’s traceability system.
• Assists in internal and external audits.
• Facility Hygiene: Supports with pest control management and completes pest control audits. Assists in monitoring and makes recommendations for improvement for the facilities cleaning schedule. Maintains records for facility hygiene.
• Maintains records for employee training and retains and track renewals for food safety certifications. Delivers food safety training as necessary.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional

International exposure

Organized

Communication skills

Flexible shifts

Job description

Food Safety & Quality Assurance Technician

We have an incredible opportunity for a dynamic, energetic, and eager Food Safety & Quality Assurance Technician in Desplaines!

About DO & CO

We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every elevated floor and in the sky. With our three business segments, Airline Catering, International Event Catering, Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels, we offer gourmet entertainment all over the world. We operate in 33 locations, 12 countries and 3 Continents, maintaining the highest standard of quality in both our products and services. We refine the classics, develop the unknown and grow constantly – sometimes beyond our own expectations.

Food Safety & Hygiene Responsibilities:

• Monitors CCP (critical control point) and temperature records; follows up or escalates as necessary. Completes internal food safety audits and prepares samples for microbiological testing.
• Maintains quality assurance filing system. Investigates customer complaints and maintains and makes recommendations for improvement for the facility’s traceability system.
• Assists in internal and external audits.
• Facility Hygiene: Supports with pest control management and completes pest control audits. Assists in monitoring and makes recommendations for improvement for the facilities cleaning schedule. Maintains records for facility hygiene.
• Maintains records for employee training and retains and track renewals for food safety certifications. Delivers food safety training as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Ability to multi-task, work well in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work well in a team as well as independently
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work with individuals in different functions
• Passion for working within an international team
• Must be organized and detail-oriented
• Self-motivated, professional work ethic & service-oriented and a hands-on approach
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Flexibility (different shifts – early morning, evening, weekends, holidays)

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay $22.00 - $23.00
• Daily Complimentary Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
• FT employees are eligible for 401K and medical benefits: medical, dental, and vision.
• An organization dedicated to fostering innovation; in pursuit of cultivating creativity, embracing new ideas and leveraging our impeccable standard for hospitality.
• Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.
• The chance to collaborate and represent a leading force in the luxury global gourmet entertainment industry by attending world-class events.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement