FSQA Specialist I

The Chefs' Warehouse; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacations

Health, Dental and Medical Benefits

Weekly pay

Life Insurance

Employee discounts for travel and 0-0-

Job summary

The Chefs’ Warehouse in Miami, FL is seeking a FSQA Specialist to support the Quality Management System and act as the local technical resource for the facility. The HACCP Coordinator will drive the ongoing review and development of HACCP and QA programs to meet regulatory standards.

Key duties include implementing site documents, coordinating with inspectors, maintaining HACCP records, delivering training, and assisting in investigations and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of three years quality assurance experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of seafood regulations, GMPs, and GFSI audits.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Seafood HACCP certification or plan to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement local site documents under supervision.
• Interact with State, FDA and Shellfish inspectors to ensure compliance.
• Maintain readiness for third-party GMP audits.
• Schedule and deliver local site Food Safety training (CCPs, Food Defense, QMS).
• Assist in investigations of customer complaints and corrective actions.
• Conduct HACCP records maintenance and verification.
• Provide FSQA support to internal projects and assist production when needed.
• Perform routine environment and facility inspections for regulatory compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Organization

Seafood HACCP certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field

GED or HS Diploma

Job description

About The Chefs' Warehouse

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (http://www.chefswarehouse.com) combines exceptional quality and brand building with broadline food service distribution for more than 40 years. With Protein, Specialty, Produce, and Broadline offerings, we service the most discerning chefs in a hybrid approach of convenience and superior quality. We introduce more than 4,000 artisan producers of the world’s finest ingredients from over 40 countries to the finest chefs in the world. We passionately consult, sell, and build relationships with more than 50,000 customers through the most experienced network of over 600 consultive sales associates, best-in-breed technology, rapid service, and support levels that solidify our long-standing ties to both established and up-and-coming premium restaurants.

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (http://www.chefswarehouse.com) combines exceptional quality and brand building with broadline food service distribution for more than 40 years. With Protein, Specialty, Produce, and Broadline offerings, we service the most discerning chefs in a hybrid approach of convenience and superior quality. We introduce more than 4,000 artisan producers of the world’s finest ingredients from over 40 countries to the finest chefs in the world. We passionately consult, sell, and build relationships with more than 50,000 customers through the most experienced network of over 600 consultive sales associates, best-in-breed technology, rapid service, and support levels that solidify our long-standing ties to both established and up-and-coming premium restaurants.

Mission

The mission of The Chefs’ Warehouse is to provide the world’s greatest ingredients to the world’s best chefs.

Our C.H.E.F.S. Values

• Curious & Creative


• Hungry For Food & Results


• Entrepreneurial


• Forward Thinking & Flexible


• Supportive (Of Peers & Chefs)

Position Summary

The FSQA Specialist will support the effective implementation of the Quality Management System and serve as the local technical resource at the facility. The HACCP Coordinator will support the ongoing review & development of all HACCP and quality assurance programs and ensure they meet applicable regulations and standards.

What you'll do

• Develop and implement local site documents with oversight from direct supervisor.


• Interact with State, FDA and Shellfish inspectors to ensure ongoing compliance with federal regulations along with timely resolution of deficiencies as needed.


• Support facility compliance to policy and regulations through onsite monitoring and/or verification activities.


• Knowledge in wet sanitation and pre-operational monitoring procedures. Conduct/Review Pre-op inspection records as required.


• Maintain readiness for Third Party GMP audit


• Schedule and deliver local site Food Safety including CCPs, Food Defense, and Quality Management system training per schedule.


• Assist in investigation of customer complaints. Support Corrective actions as needed.


• Organizes and maintains HACCP records, verification of HACCP observations as required in the HACCP Plan(s) and verifies all elements of the HACCP Plan as required.


• Conduct HACCP reassessments as required annually or when there are changes in the facility or equipment or raw materials


• Provide FSQA support to internal projects (e.g. new items, new equipment installation, etc.)


• Assist in production and packaging where needed to learn and understand the entire process


• Performs inspection procedures at frequencies identified in programs, procedures, and specifications.


• Perform routine inspections of the environment and facility to ensure regulatory requirements and HACCP, GMP, SSOP procedures are met. Reports information.


• Ensures product that fails to meet expectations or program requirements is retained and appropriate personnel are notified


• Prepares and presents HACCP training to all appropriate personnel and files all QA and HACCP documents. Audits all HACCP documentation on a regular basis.


• Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objections.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field highly preferred. Minimum education GED or HS diploma


• Minimum of three years of quality assurance experience in manufacturing highly preferred.


• Knowledge of seafood regulations, GMP’s, food safety audits, process procedures and documentation. GFSI audit experience highly preferred.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.


• Organization: able to manage multiple projects; able to determine project urgency in a practical way


• Seafood HACCP certified or ability to gain certification within 6 months of hire.

The above job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Perks & Benefits

• Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays


• Health, Dental and Medical Benefits


• Weekly pay


• Life Insurance


• 5% above cost for our high-quality food products


• Employee discounts for travel and events


• 401k


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Chefs' Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.