What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality & Food Safety Supervisor position at Farmer's Fridge?
Farmer’s Fridge makes fruits and vegetables accessible and approachable for everyone. We offer a variety of fresh, healthy, ready-to-eat meals and snacks through our fresh food vending machines, wholesale partners, and our office pantry solution — providing chef-curated meals to customers within seconds. Today, we operate a network of Fridges and partner with clients nationwide in high-foot-traffic areas, such as airports, hospitals, universities, and large office buildings — where there is limited accessibility to fresh, healthy, grab-n-go options.
We care deeply about what we’re creating and aspire to make sure our customers feel that through every touchpoint. This shows up in many ways across the business. We are committed to prioritizing food safety, we are passionate about product quality, we value our employees, we champion the best idea no matter where it comes from, and we’re committed to making an overall positive impact as we scale.
About This Role
Our QFS Team ensures that our food is not only delicious but most importantly safe to eat. The Quality, Food Safety Supervisor is responsible for ensuring food produced by the facility meets the company’s high quality and safety standards. You will manage the front-line QFS Team including Sanitation and foster relationships between the Production, Warehouse, Menu, and HR Teams.
What You’ll Do
In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for company performance-based bonuses and equity.
We Provide a Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including
In This Together - We stay connected, whether in person or virtually. We encourage business transparency through monthly town hall meetings and weekly financial updates. We set out to make the best product on the market, and we believe we’ve done it. We value your input in the new menu creation process. From regular tasting panels, where employees provide new menu feedback.
Happier Workdays - Each day at work should fill you with joy. We're a fun and passionate group, and we don't take ourselves too seriously. Bring your unique self to work, dress comfortably, and always feel free to share your thoughts and opinions. We encourage curiosity; there's no hierarchy here when we're all swapping ideas.
Never run on empty - Daily Farmer's Fridge meal and office snacks are just some of the offerings to make sure you aren't distracted by a growling stomach. Recharge with our paid sabbatical program after five years of service.
Innovate & Elevate - We're all teachers and learners. You'll grow and help grow the company through cross-functional collaboration, open access to leadership, and regular business updates. You have a direct impact on the company’s bottom line. You can also impact your bottom line by participating in our 401(k) plan that includes a company match with immediate vesting.
Farmer’s Fridge Diversity Statement
"Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Farmer’s Fridge, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.”
Farmer’s Fridge is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including hiring, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. View our disclosures related to External Agencies and Applicants below: https://www.farmersfridge.com/careerdisclosures
We care deeply about what we’re creating and aspire to make sure our customers feel that through every touchpoint. This shows up in many ways across the business. We are committed to prioritizing food safety, we are passionate about product quality, we value our employees, we champion the best idea no matter where it comes from, and we’re committed to making an overall positive impact as we scale.
About This Role
Our QFS Team ensures that our food is not only delicious but most importantly safe to eat. The Quality, Food Safety Supervisor is responsible for ensuring food produced by the facility meets the company’s high quality and safety standards. You will manage the front-line QFS Team including Sanitation and foster relationships between the Production, Warehouse, Menu, and HR Teams.
What You’ll Do
- Lead teams of Quality Technicians and Sanitation Technicians. Ensure the plant is adhering to standards.
- Oversee hiring, training, and development opportunities
- Manage day-to-day operations of both the Quality and Sanitation teams, including but not limited to safety and chemical training, compliance programs, and scheduling.
- Collaborate with third-party sanitation team and facility team to complete master sanitation projects, post-maintenance, and construction cleaning and verification
- Work on continuous improvement within the QFS department
- Schedule the weekly EMP samples, and finished products samples, and ensure they are sent to the lab
- Manage EMP program and ensure lab samples are collected and sent out as scheduled
- Collect data and review records
- Assist the QFS Manager
- Delivery of plant-wide food safety training to the front-line team
- Drive compliance in response to any trends in customer complaints or changes in regulatory requirements
- 3-5 years of industry experience, including 2 years at a supervisor level
- Familiarity with Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
- Leadership qualities–strong communicator, empathetic, humble, collaborative
- Job Requires light lifting up to 20 lbs with frequent lifting and/or carrying up to 10 lbs
In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for company performance-based bonuses and equity.
We Provide a Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plans available)
- 401(k) with immediate employer match vesting
- Paid time off (including vacation, sick leave, and holidays)
- Paid sabbatical after 5 years of service
- Employee discounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
In This Together - We stay connected, whether in person or virtually. We encourage business transparency through monthly town hall meetings and weekly financial updates. We set out to make the best product on the market, and we believe we’ve done it. We value your input in the new menu creation process. From regular tasting panels, where employees provide new menu feedback.
Happier Workdays - Each day at work should fill you with joy. We're a fun and passionate group, and we don't take ourselves too seriously. Bring your unique self to work, dress comfortably, and always feel free to share your thoughts and opinions. We encourage curiosity; there's no hierarchy here when we're all swapping ideas.
Never run on empty - Daily Farmer's Fridge meal and office snacks are just some of the offerings to make sure you aren't distracted by a growling stomach. Recharge with our paid sabbatical program after five years of service.
Innovate & Elevate - We're all teachers and learners. You'll grow and help grow the company through cross-functional collaboration, open access to leadership, and regular business updates. You have a direct impact on the company’s bottom line. You can also impact your bottom line by participating in our 401(k) plan that includes a company match with immediate vesting.
Farmer’s Fridge Diversity Statement
"Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Farmer’s Fridge, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.”
Farmer’s Fridge is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including hiring, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. View our disclosures related to External Agencies and Applicants below: https://www.farmersfridge.com/careerdisclosures
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000
