About the Role
This role is responsible for performing daily food safety tasks, reinforcing Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and ensuring adherence to all relevant regulations to uphold quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
- Performs daily food safety tasks including pre-operational, operational, and post-operational checks, temperature monitoring, cooler/freezer inspections, thermometer calibration, sanitizer checks, and oversight of third-party cleaning company activities.
- Answers inquiries regarding food safety procedures and reinforces GMP through routine floor inspections and self-audits.
- Reports non-compliance issues to FS/QA supervisor, FS/QA Manager, and Department Manager, ensuring prompt corrective actions.
- Conducts regular traceability audits, laboratory collections, and swabs for testing.
- Ensures adherence to local, state, federal, and international environmental, health, and food safety regulations.
- Assists in customer audits, health department inspections, training sessions, and consultations.
- Performs microbiological testing including in-house ATP testing and environmental swabbing.
- Assists with pest control management and conducts regular facility audits for cleanliness, including bathroom inspections and swab testing.
- Ensures proper chemical stock levels in designated departments.
- Undertakes additional responsibilities as directed by FS/QA supervisor or Manager.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in food processing, hospitality, or a high-paced catering establishment with floor monitoring.
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Exceptional organizational and detail-oriented capabilities.
- Knowledge of Food Safety and Quality Assurance principles.
- Familiarity with HACCP, ISO, and food safety systems is advantageous.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Collaborates effectively with individuals across various functions.
- Works effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- Exhibits self-motivation, a professional work ethic, and a service-oriented approach.
- Ability to work long hours on foot and in environments with varying temperatures.
- Flexibility to work different shifts (including nights, weekends, and holidays) based on business needs.
Skills
- Food Safety
- Quality Assurance
- GMP
- HACCP
- ISO
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2 years
Education Level
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $23.00 - $25.00 hourly
Benefits
- Daily Complimentary Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
- 401K
- Medical benefits: medical, dental, and vision
- Career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.
About the Company
- DO & CO has a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every elevated floor and in the sky.
- With three business segments: Airline Catering, International Event Catering, Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels, DO & CO offers gourmet entertainment all over the world.
- Operates in 33 locations, 12 countries and 3 Continents, maintaining the highest standard of quality in both products and services.
- Refines the classics, develops the unknown and grows constantly.
- An organization dedicated to fostering innovation; in pursuit of cultivating creativity, embracing new ideas and leveraging its impeccable standard for hospitality.
Equal Opportunity
- DO & CO provides equal employment opportunities.
- Applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other protected characteristic.
