Description:

The HACCP Coordinator and SQF Practitioner for Snap Kitchen plays an integral role in the overall success of Snap Kitchen’s Operations. The main responsibility of this position is to monitor and reduce USDA noncompliance related issues, within our 30,000 sf facility. Conducting traceability reports, communicate with external partners including USDA, pest control and auditors. You will work within the Quality Assurance team and be responsible for new team member training and GMP training with our kitchen employees. Reports to: Director of Quality Assurance and Food Safety Key Responsibilities: • The HACCP Coordinator and SQF Practitioner will have decision-making responsibilities when food safety, HACCP or SQF issues are in question. • Review, and maintain HACCP and/or SQF records and any supporting documents as well as issue and maintain any CCP, SSOP, and CP deviations. Deviations will be reported in the Quarterly Summary of Deviations. • Cross-trained in all areas of responsibility for QA technicians and certified for all areas HACCP Critical Control Points and SQF Critical Quality Points. This allows The HACCP Coordinator and SQF Practitioner to be familiar with all duties, as well as allowing for emergency coverage, should the situation arise. • Maintain and analyze pathogen testing and results, as specified in the Microbiological Sampling Plan. Result charts and reports will be issued monthly with a period sampling summary, as well as completing reports required by corporate officers. Such reports should be sent through QA Management. • Responsible for scheduling the Food Safety Assistant to assure all documentation and testing requirements are met. • Responsible for inventorying adequate supplies that are required for Food Safety testing programs. • Responsible for assuring that any product samples for testing are properly packaged and shipped, and for the training of designees assigned this task. • The HACCP Coordinator and SQF Practitioner will be responsible for communicating with inspectors on Food Safety issues, including responses to Non-compliance Reports and HACCP issue. • Responsible for communicating with the QA Management, as well as with QA employees, with reports, updates, changes and modifications to Food Safety programs and procedures, the HACCP Plan, and SQF Plan. • The HACCP Coordinator and SQF Practitioner will have responsibilities involving some or all the programs at the discretion of the QA Management, but specifically those dealing with GMP, SSOP, HACCP and SQF; and procedures, and the training required to accomplish them. • The HACCP Coordinator and SQF Practitioner will coach the Food Safety Team (HACCP/SQF), and be responsible for sending meeting minutes to appropriate management personnel. • Other duties may be assigned, as warranted by the needs of the department, kitchen, or company. • During the entire process, the Quality Assurance Department, in cooperation with the USDA inspectors are evaluating all areas of processing to assure the procedures are being followed. This along with a fully active microbial program assures Snap Kitchen and our customers that the best possible products are being made.

Requirements:

• Bachelors in Science, Food Science preferred • 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role within the food industry • Professionally certified in HACCP and/or SQF • Must have excellent attention to detail • Must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment with ability to learn quickly • Strong MS Excel skills • Must be comfortable working in an open environment and collaborating across departments • Must be able to work flexible hours and weekends • 10% travel required for training and visiting other Snap Kitchen facilities • Maintain high standards of ethics, integrity and honesty

Additional Info:

Snap Kitchen is a rapidly growing company and strives to promote from within. Being a part of our team provides you with the opportunity to grow and develop and take advantage of opportunities for advancement.