This role follows a Day shift schedule, working from 6 AM to 4:30 PM, with designated days off on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Ensures the accuracy and quality of all product labeled, portioned, meal bagged, and shipped from Home Chef by working alongside production to conduct on-the-line checks of product against recipe specifications and quality standards.
Detailed Responsibilities
Core QC Functions
A QC Tech demonstrates mastery of all core QC responsibilities, specifically:
Labeling
Performs visual inspection during labeling process (including bottles, jars, bags) for proper placement of label, correct name of product and/or ingredient per Q.A. sheets
Portioning
Issues correct QC samples to production team leads/production associates prior to production, utilizing QA sheets to ensure correct portion amount for the specific ingredient being portioned
Communicates back to production team when errors are identified on the line
Visually inspects meat for quality (e.g. freezer burn, discoloration, broken seals) when serving in the role of protein QA
Understands and can conduct sanitation process for proteins that have fallen on the floor or have been otherwise exposed to potential sources of cross-contamination
Similar Line:
Verifies the setup of the line prior to each run, ensuring correct product is present, and initials similar sign off sheet with start time
Ensure correct pick quantity (e.g. 4 serving run) has been communicated to the production associates working on the line
Unique & Hybrid Lines:
Confirms correct proteins, meal bags, box call outs, recipe cards, and ice quantity have been placed in each box utilizing the pick ticket
Receiving/Outbound Transfers
Completes and properly documents QC inspections of all inbound/outbound ingredients
Escalates issues to FSQA Supervisor/FSQA leadership of any issues regarding quality or food safety
Other Responsibilities
Final Box Verification
Removes boxes systematically from each line and completes the final box verification form
Documenting issues identified in the box as well which shipping line it was packed on
Provides feedback to production supervisor and or team lead running the shipping line when issues are identified
Corrects issues identified in boxes checked and ensures box is placed on pallet for shipping
Post-op Clean up
Collects all utensils (scales, dishers, measuring cups, measuring spoons, etc.) from sanitation after they have been cleaned and sanitized and places them in designated spots within the QA lab for the next shift
Places QA sheet / clipboard / tablet in designated storage area
Equipment Setup and Maintenance
Sets up portion fillers with ingredients requested
Verifies Scales used in portioning
Issue Escalation
Promptly notifies FSQA Supervisor and/or FSQA Leadership when quality issues arise such as produce quality, portioning quantity, or missing ingredients
General Responsibilities
Follow the facility GMP’s and help enforce them throughout the facility
Support the efforts of the company to maintain our food safety system (SQF) and quality programs
Attitude and Attendance
Arrives to work at scheduled time and follows time off request procedure
Communicates with co-workers in a professional manner
Treats co-workers with respect at all times
Uses teamwork with working with production throughout the day
Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.
High school diploma or equivalent required
Previous experience working in food quality is preferred
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Perks and Benefits
Candidates can experience Home Chef as a customer - enter promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off your first order!
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available
Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time
401k program
Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses
How We Work Together
We are humble team players. We are warm and gracious with team members and customers. We seek feedback to improve ourselves - and respectfully listen to and accept input.
We are pragmatic next-level thinkers. We come up with novel and unique ideas. We explore new strategies to avoid being constrained by conventional thinking.
We take ownership. We approach ambiguous problems, prepared to dive in, get curious, and learn more. We are results-driven, always challenging ourselves to exceed goals.
Be at Home at Home Chef
We all show up authentically at Home Chef. Our team includes individuals with a variety of identities, backgrounds, and perspectives. You can trust that you’ll be able to bring your whole self to an inclusive and enjoyable workplace.
We welcome people of all races, colors, religions, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual identity), age, physical or mental disabilities, pregnancy, veteran or military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, arrest record or expunged/sealed convictions, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.
Home Chef is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Home Chef will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our People team at hr@homechef.com.
Home Chef offers the base salary range as posted below, with the exact offer depending on factors such as geographic location, experience, skills, and internal equity. While compensation is within the provided range, it is not typical for offers to be made at the upper end. In addition to base salary, Home Chef provides a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare coverage, 401k match, and paid time off.
Georgia Hourly Pay Range
$18.50—$18.50 USD
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