Quality Control Associate
LANDED
Quality Assurance
Chicago, IL, USA
Posted on Mar 28, 2026
The Quality Assurance Associate performs activities associated with quality control of meals. You will be responsible for ensuring the safety of our meals in accordance with our HACCP and FDA standards.
The Tasks
- Complete Pre-Op inspection form
- Oversee food production and ensure all Chefs are adhering to the rules and regulations of the CU Chef agreement
- Pulls up daily menu, items to be cooked per Chef and enters each component into the Cooking/Cooling Log, records time and temperature of each dish, check weights prior to start to ensure accuracy
- Communicate kitchen rules to Chefs as needed- mask wearing, gloves, hairnets, proper hand-washing, cleaning of equipment, sanitizing of prep stations, etc.
- Ensure all items going into walk-in are labeled appropriately (Labels must include Chef Name, Product Name and Date)
- Ensure all walk-in coolers remain closed and temperature is at 41 degrees or lower
Qualifications
- Ability to work in a cold prep area kept at 35 degrees
- Ability to regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds without assistance
- Stand for long periods of time
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Sense of urgency
- Attention to detail
- Positive attitude
What you’ll get…
- Paid weekly
- Holiday Pay
- Healthcare coverage with Cigna
- 401k
- Opportunity for advancement
Must haves…
- 18 years of age or older
- High School Diploma
- Authorization to work in the United States
Nice to have…
- Previous experience in food safety or quality control
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Food Handlers Certification or willing to complete upon hiring
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