Quality Control Technician (TX - Stafford)

Dough Zone Restaurant Group; Stafford (TX); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid Time Off

401k retirement plan

Employee Discount Programs

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

A fast-casual restaurant group in Stafford, Texas, is seeking a diligent Quality Control Technician to ensure safety and quality in dumpling production. The role involves inspecting raw ingredients, monitoring production lines, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of experience in food quality control and strong communication skills. The position offers benefits including medical insurance, paid time off, and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in Food Quality Control in a commercial environment.
• Basic understanding of HACCP or GMP preferred.
• Ability to identify inconsistencies in products.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular line inspections to ensure product standards.
• Monitor and document food safety and sanitation processes.
• Inspect raw ingredients and perform sensory testing.

Skills

Food Quality Control experience

Attention to Detail

Communication skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a diligent Quality Control Technician to oversee the safety and quality of our dumpling production. You will be responsible for inspecting raw ingredients, monitoring the production process, and testing finished products to ensure they meet our high standards and food safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Line Inspections: Conduct regular checks on the production line to monitor dough thickness, filling weights, and pleat integrity.
• Food Safety (HACCP): Monitor and record critical control points, such as internal meat temperatures and metal detector checks.
• Sanitation Oversight: Verify that machines and surfaces are properly cleaned and sanitized before production begins (Pre-op inspection).
• Documentation: Maintain accurate daily logs for temperature, batch tracking, and quality deviations. Ensure we are "audit-ready" at all times.
• Raw Material Check: Inspect incoming ingredients for freshness and quality; manage the "First-In, First-Out" (FIFO) rotation.
• Product Sampling: Perform sensory testing (taste, texture, smell) on cooked samples from each batch.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 1–2 years in Food Quality Control or a similar role in a commercial kitchen/manufacturing environment.
• Certifications: Basic understanding of HACCP or GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) is preferred. (We can train the right person).
• Attention to Detail: Ability to spot small inconsistencies in product appearance or paperwork.
• Communication: Must be able to firmly but professionally tell the production team to stop or adjust if a product isn't up to standard.
• Bilingual: Spanish is a major plus but not required.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, vision insurance, and dental insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k retirement plan based on full-time work status
• Employee Discount Programs
• Opportunities for growth and career advancement

Pay Range: $18-$20/hr

Shift: One Shift per day, 40 hours a week

Moji Food is committed to creating a diverse work environment and are proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Moji Food participates in the E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.