Job description

Who We Are: Founded in 1957, The Spice House is a purveyor of the finest spices, herbs, blends and extracts. Our customers range from renowned Michelin-star chefs to home cooks everywhere. For over 60 years we have curated our global network of premium growers and distributors in order to offer our customers unrivaled quality and selection. Our goal is to be the trusted resource for fresh flavors and shared culinary experiences in kitchens around the world. We have been featured in The New York Times, Food & Wine and Bon Appetit and named a favorite by celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow, Alton Brown and Jesse Tyler Ferguson.

Responsibilities and Duties

The SQF Practitioner will work with our Production team to ensure the highest food safety and quality standards are met at all times. They will build and continuously evolve a set of processes, procedures, practices and tools that ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, food safety standards, and that uphold the commitment to quality that The Spice House is known for. They will also be responsible to drive us towards SQF certification within the next 1-2 years.

This role will primarily be responsible for QA over our production operations, but will also ensure food safety and quality measures are being followed in our fulfillment center and stores.

The SQF Practitioner is responsible for:

• Overseeing all food safety operations at The Spice House
• Provides direct leadership to the QA team and develops individual team members.
• Creating and implementing all food safety and quality control documentation, including FDA compliance, SQF compliance, and customer requirements.
• Approving labels for compliance to all relevant laws and regulations.
• Proactively monitoring Food Safety and Quality programs and implementing changes to the process as regulations change and as we introduce new products
• Working with vendors on supplier approval for all raw materials, food contact packaging, and co-packers.
• Creating a workflow with raw material suppliers and sterilization facilities to treat products before arriving at the production center.
• Ensuring the production center understands all food safety and quality requirements and assists in training new employees on such matters.
• Ensuring we have proper documentation for all process validation, trainings, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and more that is stored in a centralized digital repository
• Reviewing programs and processes on the production floor and providing regular audits and timely feedback to the team to ensure high standards are being met
• Partner with the VP of Operations and Production Manager to develop a roadmap towards SQF certification and execute against that roadmap
• Be the point of contact for food safety and quality concerns from the fulfillment center, stores, customer service and wholesale.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a food safety role, supervisory experience required
• HACCP Certified
• PCQI
• SQF Practitioner or experience with 3rd party auditing schemes
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, biology or related field
• Comfortable with Google cloud-based tools; willing to learn new online tools and communication channels as needed
• A self-starter with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment at a rapidly growing company
• Passion for food and flavor required!

Why The Spice House:

• You can make a huge impact as a key member of an emerging brand that’s disrupting how consumers gain access to the freshest spices
• You will work with a group of passionate team members that are driven to help home cooks and professional chefs alike create delicious food with the highest quality ingredients
• You’ll join a company that is passionate about its people and their development, with opportunities for trainings and advancement
• Employee benefits* include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401K, generous time off, spice education and free spices monthly *Program and eligibility rules apply

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Application Question(s):

• Why do you want to work for The Spice House?
• What is your desired base salary?

Experience:

• Quality assurance: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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