Quality Assurance Technician

Job Description

Quality Assurance Technician:

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 Title:

Quality Assurance Technician

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.)

Operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory instruments

Conducts ATP and Environmental Swabbing, monitoring sanitation testing results and trends

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

Perform allergen testing

Perform label verification on finished product packaging

Work closely with Processing Department to verify critical limits were met during High Pressure Processing

Follow Good Manufacturing Practices

Aides in production of products as required.

Abide by policies and procedures that support the service mindset

Manage timeline expectations within and across teams, deliver on our responsibilities accordingly

Earn the trust of Team Members and Managers by consistently embracing CAVA’s values

Show discipline in bringing consistent performance, communication, and attitude to the job every day

Actively contribute to your department in order to complete tasks and meet company goals

Recognize the emotional stake each Team Member has in personal and organizational success of this business

The Qualifications:

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in food science, Chemistry or other science, or equivalent experience

2+ 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 certification desired

PCQI certification 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 long-term incentives*

Unlimited PTO, 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

Company-paid STD, LTD, Life and AD&D coverage for salaried positions*

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.