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:
The Quality Food Safety Specialist (QFS Specialist) is responsible for developing and supporting key Food Safety and Quality Systems Management Programs with emphasis on Farmer's Fridge's sustained compliance to Company, Regulatory (USDA, FDA), Department of Health and GFSI requirements. You will partner closely with all other departments within the company as the SQF Practitioner to maintain internal auditing programs to ensure compliance to the SQF standard. You'll report to and work in tandem with the Food Safety and Compliance Manager to continuously improve these key programs while performing a support role to the position of the Food Safety and Compliance Manager.
What You'll Do:

• SQF Practitioner - SQF system verification of effectiveness, manage internal audit program, manage CAPA program, hold monthly SQF KPI/CAPA reviews, and act as the main point person in preparations and hosting SQF, customer, and other audits.
• Manage QFS document files and ensure records and data are complete and accurate. Draft procedure and policy revisions. Maintain document control audit program.
• Manage supplier and ingredient QFS approval documentation and conduct document reviews, including regulatory public records summaries
• Manage Fridge food safety, including supporting DOH inspections and Fridge Safety holds.
• Coordination of QFS instrumentation repairs, CAPA and calibration.
• Quality & Food Safety Training: Leads and develops quality and food safety training programs
• Filling in for QFS Food Safety and Compliance Manager when they are off or not present.

Who You Are...

• Strong computer skills in Google Suites or Microsoft Office for collecting and analyzing data in addition to developing and maintaining procedures, reports, and presentations.
• Preferred minimum of 4 years of experience in food manufacturing or food safety or other highly regulated manufacturing industries; knowledge in distribution and cold chain highly desired.
• General knowledge and understanding of food microbiology, regulatory compliance, HACCP, allergen control, GMP/GWP, pest control, and sanitation.
• SQF trained and Practitioner certified with present knowledge. Must be able to develop and maintain and implement SQF and regulatory certification requirements, documents, and keep up with SQF regulatory criteria.
• HACCP and FSPCA Preventive Controls Trained and Certified (PCQI).
• Strong continuous improvement knowledge.
• Decision quality: demonstrate skill in judgment and sound decision-making.

Benefits at Farmer's Fridge:
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 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, draft cold brew and beer, 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 four 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 personal 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