Doughnut Quality Technician DF - IL - 175-Elk Grove- IL (Elk Grove Village, IL)

Since its founding in 1937, Krispy Kreme's focus has remained the same - making fresh doughnuts using our founder's original recipe. The brand's iconic Hot Light lets consumers know when doughnuts are being made in the shop so they can stop in and enjoy them hot, right off the line.

Our Doughnut Quality Technicians have a special role in ensuring that all of our products are meeting our high quality standards. In this role, you will be responsible for the quality, food safety, and esthetics of the product. The Doughnut Quality Technician follows through on set processes and ensures adherence to good manufacturing practices (GMP), food safety, Safe Quality Food (SQF) standard, and product quality standards.

HERE'S A TASTE OF WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Responsible for monitoring, and programing critical control points (CCP).
• Responsible for monitoring and product food safety and quality throughout the manufacturing process.
• Responsible for performing sanitation verification and allergen testing on equipment and other areas required
• Responsible for the correct recording and filing of all relevant record logs and documentation.
• Ensures the correct recipe guidelines for products are met during processing.
• Ensures employees are following all Food Safety and worker safety practices
• Ensures and educates employees on food safety and SQF standards
• Collect product samples for Product Development, lab retains and the laboratory when directed
• Perform inspections on Products, Equipment and Machinery.
• Along with plant management team, will perform Monthly Self GMP Audits of facility.
• The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Equipment Operation

• Scales and thermometers
• Automatic Pan Washing Machine

Safety and Sanitation

• Maintain a clean, neat uniform at all times and ensure employees are also adhering to uniform standards
• Ensure Comply with sanitation standards

Leadership

• Act as a team player through the standards identified in the Krispy Kreme Training Workbooks
• Assist in training and development of Team Members
• Supports Managers with training of new employees
• Model company and facility standards and policies consistently
• Model exceptional customer service skills for employees

YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on an occasional basis.
• Experience working in a QA & food manufacturing environment is required.
• Must be able to complete or learn to complete basic audits including HACCP/HARPC monitoring and verification, SSOP preoperative and operative sanitation monitoring, Pest Control, weight control checks, on line quality audits.
• Must be able to work independently and with others with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work for extended periods of time in a cool environment.
• Must be able to maintain accurate and legible documentation of all assigned responsibilities.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English and be able to communicate with management.
• Must possess basic math skills.
• Intermediate PC skills with working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Post-Secondary Education strongly preferred
• Certified HACCP/HARPC strongly preferred
• SQF Exposure strongly preferred

*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. The official job description will be provided during the application/interview process.

BENEFITS:

• Weekly Pay
• Career opportunities - we are growing!
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, vision, and dental insurance)
• Employee discount program
• 401K plan
• PTO
• Company events
• Education Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Life Insurance
• FSA/HSA Plans
• Pet Insurance

Learn more at www.kkbenefits.com

WHY KRISPY KREME?

At Krispy Kreme, we focus on:

Loving People:

• Our global culture is best captured by our Leadership Mix, a dozen behaviors that define how we work with one another across the world and give back to our communities. Check out our leadership mix here.
• Belonging happens once each Krispy Kremer knows their bold authentic self is welcomed, dignified, and loved, where their wonderfully original identities flourish and thrive.

Loving Communities:

• At Krispy Kreme, sharing joy is at the center of everything we do, and we strive to inspire this in our communities. Our brand purpose truly shines through our Acts of Joy and community fundraising initiatives.
• In the U.S., we have been donating unsold doughnuts to local food banks, with a goal of bringing a smile to our consumers as they enjoy a small, sweet treat. We partner with Feeding America and Convoy of Hope, who in turn partner with organizations nationwide to distribute donations to people in need through diverse types of programs and services.
• In 2022, we helped community groups raise $40 million globally. Last year in the U.S., we supported more than 83,000 fundraising events, raising nearly $37 million.

Loving Planet:

• We have been conducting a multi-year global GHG emissions assessment to establish an emissions baseline, using this foundation to soon set goals for greenhouse gas emission reductions.
• We are working on reducing food waste through donation efforts, animal feed, and composting programs.

Krispy Kreme is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

At Krispy Kreme, we believe that your originality sweetens our recipe. We value the diverse ingredients of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, gender, intersex, or veteran status of every individual. We strive for an inclusive culture that allows each of our peeps to bring their bold authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

About Krispy Kreme

Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Krispy Kreme is one of the most beloved and well-known sweet treat brands in the world. Our iconic Original Glazed doughnut is universally recognized for its hot-off-the-line, melt-in-your-mouth experience. Krispy Kreme operates in more than 35 countries through its unique network of fresh doughnut shops, partnerships with leading retailers, and a rapidly growing Ecommerce and delivery business with more than 14,000 fresh points of access. Our purpose of touching and enhancing lives through the joy that is Krispy Kreme guides how we operate every day and is reflected in the love we have for our people, our communities and the planet. Connect with Krispy Kreme Doughnuts at www.KrispyKreme.com, or on one of its many social media channels, including www.Facebook.com/KrispyKreme and www.Twitter.com/KrispyKreme.

Doughnut Quality Technician wage is $20.00 per hour.