Home Chef
Food Production
QualityControlTech-1stShift
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“Quality Control Tech - 1st Shift at Home Chef. Skills: Quality control, Food safety, Process adherence. Perform visual inspection during labeling. Issue correct QC samples”
Industry & Context.
Issue escalation
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High school diploma or equivalent
Nice to Have
Previous food quality experience
What You'll Do.
Perform visual inspection during labeling
Issue correct QC samples
Issue proper measuring equipment
Reinforce training on proper measurement
Confirm portioned amount with leads
Perform final verification of portioning
Conduct hourly visual inspections of portioned ingredients
Verify meal bag line setup
Verify ingredients are present and within shelf life
Confirm ingredient amounts with leads
Sign-offs on production sheets
Conduct hourly visual or physical inspections
Maintain continuous watch over meal bagging line
Perform random meal bag inspections
Verify setup of shipping line
Communicate errors identified on the line
Visually inspect meat for quality
Conduct sanitation process for proteins
Verify setup of similar line
Ensure correct pick quantity communicated
Confirm correct proteins
Complete and document QC inspections
Escalate issues to FSQA Supervisor
Remove boxes systematically from each line
Complete final box verification form
Document issues identified in the box
Provide feedback to production supervisor
Correct issues identified in boxes
Collect utensils from sanitation
Place utensils in designated spots
Place QA sheet/clipboard/tablet in storage
Set up portion fillers with ingredients
Verify scales used in portioning
Notify FSQA Supervisor of quality issues
Follow facility GMP’s
Support food safety system maintenance
Support quality programs
Arrive to work at scheduled time
Follow time off request procedure
Communicate with co-workers professionally
Treat co-workers with respect
Use teamwork with production
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with production; Work with team leads
Communication Scope
Professional communication
Full Job Description
Founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. Available online at homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how busy they are. In 2023, Home Chef introduced a new brand, Tempo! Tempo features a rotating selection of ready-to-heat meals delivered directly to your door. These meals are better-for-you versions of familiar favorites, designed to save you time and reduce stress while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Our Tempo menu includes options that are protein-packed, fiber-rich, calorie and carb conscious, keto-friendly, and dietitian-approved. Similar to our recipes, we recognize that variety is the spice of life, and therefore, our employees also bring their uniqueness and color to our fantastic team. We’re eager to work with humble team players and pragmatic next-level thinkers to innovate on Home Chef’s offerings. 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 Issues the proper measuring equipment (i. e. scales, measuring spoons, measuring cups, spatulas, pumps) Reinf
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