Line Inspector - Berkeley Culinary Center

whitsonsculinarygroup; Berkeley (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Growth opportunities

Clean, well-run facility

Job summary

Whitsonsculinarygroup is seeking a meticulous Line Inspector for our food service production line to ensure quality, safety, and consistent presentation of every item.

You will inspect items on the service line, monitor portioning, packaging, labeling and temperatures, enforce sanitary protocols, and document findings for line leads and supervisors. Prior QA in food manufacturing is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of quality control or QA in a food manufacturing or culinary production facility.
• Strong knowledge of FDA/USDA standards, GMPs, and HACCP systems.
• Sharp attention to detail with the ability to communicate technical discrepancies clearly to both line staff and management.
• Specialized HACCP certification or PCQI experience is a plus (if available).

Responsibilities

• Inspect food items and plated meals directly on the service line to ensure quality, presentation, and safety standards.
• Monitor proper portioning, packaging, labeling, and temperature of all products.
• Enforce cleanliness and food safety protocols in real-time during production.
• Accurately document inspections and communicate findings to line leads or supervisors.
• Be a frontline guardian of quality — ensuring everything that leaves our line meets expectations.

Skills

Food safety

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication

Observation skills

HACCP knowledge

FDA/USDA knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Food Science/Biology degree preferred

Job description

Quality First, Flavor Always – We're Hiring a Line Inspector in Food Service Production!

Do you have a sharp eye for detail and a passion for food safety and consistency? Join our dynamic culinary production team and help ensure that every dish we produce meets the highest standards in taste, quality, and safety.

What You’ll Do:

• Inspect food items and plated meals directly on the service line to ensure quality, presentation, and safety standards
• Monitor proper portioning, packaging, labeling, and temperature of all products
• Enforce cleanliness and food safety protocols in real-time during production
• Accurately document inspections and communicate findings to line leads or supervisors
• Be a frontline guardian of quality — ensuring everything that leaves our line meets expectations

What We’re Looking For:

• Solid understanding of food safety and sanitation (HACCP knowledge a plus!)
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment
• Team player with excellent communication and observation skills
• Previous experience in food inspection, or a food production setting is highly preferred

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Competitive pay + great benefits
• A team that values your role in keeping quality top-notch
• Opportunities to grow in a thriving, fast-paced company
• A clean, well-run facility focused on teamwork and excellence

If you believe every meal should meet a gold standard—and you’re the one who can help make that happen—we want to hear from you.

Pay Rate: $17.00/hr

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, or a related field preferred.

Certifications:

• HACCP certification or PCQI certificate is highly preferred.
• ServSafe or local Food Protection Manager Certification is a plus.

Computer Skills:

• Proficient with basic computer applications, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and digital data entry systems.
• Experience with quality management systems or warehouse tracking databases preferred.

Other Qualifications, Experience and Competencies:

• 1–3 years of quality control or quality assurance experience in a food manufacturing or culinary production facility.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, including FDA/USDA standards, GMPs, and HACCP systems.
• Sharp attention to detail with the ability to communicate technical discrepancies clearly to both line staff and management.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB:

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Lifting while turning side to side is sometimes necessary. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision (for product sensory evaluation), and the ability to adjust focus. Extended hours including evenings and/or weekends may occasionally be required to support production schedules.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work is performed primarily within a manufacturing and assembly environment. The team member will work extensively in two distinct environments:

1. Cold Assembly Room: A refrigerated environment with temperatures typically maintained between 34°F and 40°F.
2. Hot Kitchen Area: A cooking environment with high ambient temperatures and humidity from ovens, kettles, and ranges.

The noise level in the production areas is moderate to loud, requiring alertness near heavy operating machinery and automated conveyors. Frequent movement in and out of store rooms, walk-in blast chillers, and freezers is required.