Food Safety and Quality Control Specialist [Full Time] at Bread Alone Bakery – Lake Katrine, New York

Position Overview

The Food Safety and Quality Control Specialist role actively supports the continuous improvement of the Bread Alone Food Safety and Quality program. This role reports to the Food Safety and Quality Manager. The Food Safety and Quality Control Specialist embody the culture of respect and cooperation that Bread Alone requires for all who work here.

Hours: The days needed for this position are Thursday - Monday, and the schedule may vary based on business needs. $20/hr-$40/hr

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties, responsibilities, and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following

• Monitor and verify the implementation and effectiveness of FS&Q Systems.
• Performing a variety of quality assurance audits on incoming products, in-process production, and finished products to ensure that they meet regulatory and company standards of quality.
• Assist in planning and establishing Food Safety and Quality activities and procedures.
• Monitors daily adherence to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and reports issues to management.
• Perform monitoring and verification activities per established schedule and validate against specification. Examples of tasks include, but are not limited to:
• Daily collection and verification of records such as trace records, metal detector logs, pre-op checklist, chemical concentrations, product pH monitoring
• Daily temperature check cooler/freezer.
• GMPs walk-through
• Perform periodic trace tests combining purchasing and production data (1 random selection).
• Perform Glass and brittle plastic inspection.
• Perform Calibration Verification and inspection.
• Monitor environmental samples and utilities (swabs, sampling, and shipment)
• Periodic review of approved ingredients list vs. on-site ingredients
• Spot check of receiving packaging matching approved proof.
• Spot check of printed labels vs. approved.
• Facilitate and participate in external audits by assisting with compliance records, plant tours, and addressing product safety and quality requests.
• Participate in internal audits across all departments to monitor food safety and quality compliance. Report on gap analysis, create and manage CAPA.
• Coordinate and monitor product hold procedure. Determine appropriate and timely dispositions of products based on quality analysis.
• Documentation management, including developing SOPs and work instructions and training materials as needed and pertinent to improve food safety and quality.
• Support corrections, corrective, and preventative actions by developing and implementing solutions to food safety and quality issues.
• Data entry and report generation to identify trends (e.g., food fraud, audit correction).
• Assist in investigating root causes of customer complaints and product or process non-conformances, ensuring timely documentation and closure of corrective actions.
• Support Food Safety and Quality training by delivering assigned training and ensuring accurate rosters.
• Conduct plant food safety/GMP orientation and refresher when necessary.
• Maintain visual communication boards to educate and engage team members.
• Maintain training and expertise to be an effective SQF back-up practitioner.

Job Type:

Full-time, non-exempt

Compensation Details: Pay for this position is $20 to $40 per hour.

Bread Alone is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. We will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and for religious observances, provided that such accommodations do not create an undue hardship for the company.