Quality Assurance Technician

CAVA - CAVA Foods, Verona; Verona (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Accrued PTO and parental leave

Health, dental, vision, telemedicine

401k with company contribution

Free CAVA food

Casual work environment

Ground-floor opportunity

Job summary

CAVA Foods seeks a Quality Assurance Technician for second shift to uphold high quality standards across our manufacturing center. You will perform QA checks, support GMP adherence, and collaborate with production to resolve quality issues.

You will conduct sensory and laboratory checks, track samples, and assist in SOP development. A BA/BS in science plus 1+ year QA experience is preferred, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Chemistry or other science preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in the food manufacturing industry.
• Experience in Quality Assurance is a plus.
• Possess exceptional analytical skills, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Must have strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must be comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must have excellent organization skills.
• Must be self-driven and able to work independently to deliver results in a timely manner.
• Must have familiarity with Food Safety plans.
• HACCP plan experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Executes and enforces daily quality-based tasks aligned with CAVA’s QA standards.
• Performs equipment and sensory quality checks (pH, temp, titrations, inspections, taste/visual checks).
• Conducts ATP, allergen and environmental swabbing.
• Evaluates raw materials for quality and packaging standards.
• Reviews production practices to verify procedures compliance.
• Leads corrective actions with production and documents processes.
• Assists management to develop and review SOPs.
• Manages sample submissions to outside labs and tracks results.
• Provides quality-based training with management support.
• Contributes insights to improve current processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Organizational skills

Independent work

Familiarity with Food Safety plans

HACCP experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food science, Chemistry or other science preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Quality Assurance Technician:

Second shift: 1:30 PM- 10:30 PM

At CAVA Foods, we love what we do, and we manufacture every dip and spread to be as fulfilling as the last. At our manufacturing center we are looking for fanatics in food, who take pride in our products and are ready to ensure every retail partner and restaurant, receives products that uphold the high-quality standards of our brand.

We foster a culture built on five core values:

• Generosity First, Always: We lead with kindness. Our best work happens when we act in service of others.
• Constant Curiosity: We are eager to learn, grow, and explore beyond the obvious.
• Act with Agility: We welcome change; it’s the only constant. We embrace, adjust, adapt.
• Passion for Positivity: We greet each day with warmth and possibility.
• Collective Ambition: We have high aspirations that are achieved when we work together with a shared purpose.

The Role:

We are looking for someone who is passionate about food and fanatic about high standards. As a CAVA Quality Assurance Technician, you will be responsible for executing and enforcing daily quality-based tasks that are instrumental to maintaining CAVA’s quality. Our Quality Assurance Technicians adhere to all plant GMP’s and lead others by example through following very important FSQA behaviors. This position will report directly to the Food Safety and Quality Manager, offers limited overtime, and requires some scheduling flexibility.

What You’ll Do:

• Administers Equipment and Sensory based Quality Assurance checks (pH, temperature, titrations, inspections, taste/visual checks, verification checks, etc)
• Conducts ATP, Allergen and Environmental Swabbing,
• Evaluates raw materials to ensure Quality Control standards for ingredients and packaging
• Observes and reviews production practices and behaviors to verify adherence to procedures
• Works closely with production staff to implement holds, corrective actions and document processes
• Assists management to develop and review SOP’s
• Manages sample submissions to outside lab and tracks results for anomalies
• Conducts quality-based training with assistance from management
• Contributes insight and feedback to management team to improve upon current processes
• Executes additional projects and tasks as assigned by the Food Safety and Quality Manager
• Assists the production department in order to meet yield demands

The Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Chemistry or other science preferred
• 1+ years of experience in the food manufacturing industry
• Experience in Quality Assurance is a plus
• Possess exceptional analytical skills, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Must have strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Must be comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite
• Must have excellent organization skills
• Must be self-driven and able to work independently to deliver results in a timely manner
• Must have familiarity with Food Safety plans
• HACCP plan experience desired

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in a cold environment, standing and walking up to 75% Physical ability to sit for extended periods and work at a computer
• Must be able to learn and operate basic production and sanitation equipment
• Must be able to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Must be able to identify, assess and observe detail
• Must be able to occasionally push, pull, lift or carry up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to roll 500 lb bowls of product
• Need to have good dexterity and possess abilities to make critical sensory observations
• Ability to work around chemicals such as chlorine and/or other sanitizers
• Ability to see, hear, and speak regularly
• Ability to squat, kneel, bend and twist occasionally
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

What we offer:

• Competitive salary, plus bonus and short-term incentives*
• Accrued PTO, limited paid parental leave, plus paid opportunities to give back to the community
• Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet Insurance plus more!
• 401k enrollment with CAVA contribution
• Free CAVA food
• Casual work environment
• The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand

*Indicates qualifying eligible positions only

CAVA – Joining “A culture, not a concept”

As an equal opportunity employer, CAVA considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or any other characteristic or protected classes as defined by federal, state, or local law.