Quality Assurance Technician

The Original Cakerie; Le Center (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Original Cakerie, based in Minnesota, is hiring a Quality Assurance Technician to support production with daily quality and safety checks. The role involves inspections, issue troubleshooting, and cross‑department collaboration to uphold high standards.

Ideal candidates have experience in food production, strong communication, and proficiency with MS Office. This on‑site position offers competitive compensation and benefits, working Monday through Friday with a 2pm–10:30pm shift and a $3

Qualifications

• Experience in food production or manufacturing QC.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections to verify product quality and safety.
• Troubleshoot quality issues and coordinate with departments to resolve them.
• Maintain records and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Food safety

Inspection

Communication

Quality control

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Quality Assurance Technician

Hours-Monday-Friday 2pm-10:30pm, there is a $3 shift differential for this shift.
Location: Le Center, Mn

The Role:

We're seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Technician to ensure our production processes and products meet the highest standards of quality and safety. This role involves conducting daily inspections, verifying compliance with food safety standards, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating across departments to maintain our commitment to excellence.

What You'll Bring:

The ideal candidate will have experience in food production, strong communication and organizational skills, and a passion for upholding quality standards. Proficiency in MS Office and flexibility to adapt to changing priorities are key.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a team that values quality, innovation, and collaboration.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.

About Dessert Holdings

Dessert Holdings is North America's fastest-growing premium dessert company, bringing unparalleled dessert experiences to both retail and foodservice customers. The company, headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands: Steven Charles, The Original Cakerie, Lawler's Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Dianne's Fine Desserts, Kenny's Great Pies and Willamette Valley Pie Co.. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, employing more than 3,200 people across nine North American manufacturing facilities.

EEO Statement

Dessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristics protected by law.