Company Overview
Bitchin’ Sauce is one of the fastest-growing food brands in the United States. The brand has exploded onto the consciousness of taste-forward consumers because of a remarkably healthy and shockingly tasty product that people cannot stop dipping, spreading, and smothering on their favorite foods. Bitchin’ Sauce is made from raw, California almonds and is Gluten-Free, Vegan, Kosher, Project Non-GMO Certified, and is totally Bitchin’. First introduced in the San Diego farmers markets, Bitchin' Sauce has single-handedly pioneered the nut-based dip category and is transforming eating. The company has grown from a small ragtag crew in the farmer’s markets to over 80 employees with distribution to over 7,500 major retailers nationwide. Our award-winning dips are available in healthy grocers and in major retailers such as Whole Foods Market, Sprouts, Costco, Safeway/Vons, and Target.
The Bitchin' Team is made up of a bunch of scrappy, problem-solvers with an uncompromising commitment to delivering taste, quality, and excellence in all we do. Authenticity is not a poster on the wall, it’s simply the reality at Bitchin’ Sauce – always has been...always will be. We share a common vision of spreading a totally Bitchin' lifestyle and find every opportunity to use our skills and resources to give back to people and the community. Nothing makes us happier than helping each other discover our personal strengths and utilizing them within our company.
Job purpose
Bitchin’ Sauce, LLC is committed to continual improvement in Food Safety and Product Quality. The Quality Assurance Coordinator position is established to aid in the development and maintenance of all Quality and Food Safety programs, as well as compliance with government regulations and 3rd party certifications.
Duties and responsibilities
The Quality Assurance Coordinator will support the Quality Assurance Manager with the following:
- Assist the VP of Operations with all seen and unforeseen tasks.
- On-going upkeep and improvement of the Bitchin’ Sauce, LLC Food Safety Plan.
- Staff training on all Food Safety and Quality policies.
- Assist with ongoing staff compliance to all Food Safety policies.
- Manage and coordinate any certified lab testing, typically for pathogen analysis, allergen testing, and shelf-life testing.
- Assist with HACCP Plan management, improvement, and Critical Control Point Verification.
- Log Verification and Batch Record Management.
- Recall management and trace-back compliance.
- Emergency/Crisis prevention and resolution.
- Internal quality concerns with ingredients, vendors, or finished product holds.
- Customer Complaint communication and resolution.
- Assist with the management and development of all 3rd Party verifications including:
o Organic Certification
o Project Non-GMO certification
o Kosher Certification
o Future product certifications Bitchin’ Sauce, LLC opts to participate in.
- Communication of all Quality or Food Safety concerns to VP of Operations and CEO.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required, college degree in a related field preferred
- Experience with CPG Manufacturing a plus
- Basic math, reading, and writing skills
- Basic computer skills. proficient in MicrosoftOffice
- Good communication skills.
- Willingness to comply with all safety guidelines at all times
- Reliable and punctual
- Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team
Working Conditions
- Employees are subject to Food Safety standards in the facility.
- The Employee is expected to work in a full-time capacity.
- Physically capable of manual labor that includes lifting, bending, and reaching
- Able to work 6-8 hours standing
- The Employee will need to follow a specific schedule that is tracked by the Employer.
- The Employee will complete all work on site at Bitchin’ Sauce LLC. headquarters.
Bitchin’ Benefits
- Healthcare – coverage for employees dependents
- 401k – up to 4% match
- Paid Time Off – 10 paid holidays additional vacation time
- Bitchin’ Kids – Free onsite childcare
- Volunteer Time Off – weekly time off to volunteer in the community
Bitchin' Sauce, LLC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Bitchin' Sauce, LLC makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Have a Bitchin’ day!