Food Safety and Quality Assurance at CAVA in Verona, Virginia

Job Description:

Quality Assurance Technician:
At CAVA Foods, we love what we do, and we manufacture every dip and spread to be as fulfilling as the last. At our manufacturing center we are looking for fanatics in food, who take pride in our products and are ready to ensure every retail partner and restaurant receives products that uphold the high-quality standards of our brand.


We foster a culture built on five core values:

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  Generosity First, Always: We lead with kindness. Our best work happens when we act in service of others.


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  Constant Curiosity: We are eager to learn, grow, and explore beyond the obvious.


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  Act with Agility: We welcome change; it's the only constant. We embrace, adjust, adapt.


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  Passion for Positivity: We greet each day with warmth and possibility.


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  Collective Ambition: We have high aspirations that are achieved when we work together with a shared purpose.

The Title:


Quality Assurance Technician



The Role:
We are looking for someone who is passionate about food and fanatic about high standards. As a CAVA Quality Assurance Technician, you will be responsible for executing and enforcing daily quality-based tasks that are instrumental to maintaining CAVA's quality. Our Quality Assurance Technicians adhere to all plant GMP's and lead others by example through following very important FSQA behaviors. This position will report directly to the Food Safety and Quality Manager, offers limited overtime, and requires some scheduling flexibility.



What You'll Do:

• Administers equipment and sensory based Quality Assurance checks (pH, temperature, titrations, inspections, taste/visual checks, verification checks, etc.)


• Conducts ATP and Environmental Swabbing, monitoring sanitation testing results and trends


• Evaluates raw materials to ensure Quality Control standards for ingredients and packaging


• Observes and reviews production practices and behaviors to verify adherence to procedures


• Works closely with production staff to implement holds, corrective actions and document processes


• Assists management to develop and review SOP's


• Manages sample submissions to outside lab and tracks results for anomalies


• Conducts quality-based training with assistance from management


• Contributes insight and feedback to management team to improve upon current processes


• Aides in production of products as required.


• Assists with the production department in order to meet yield demands

The Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in food science, Chemistry or other science, or equivalent experience


• 1 years of experience in the food manufacturing industry


• Experience in Quality Assurance is a plus


• Possess exceptional analytical skills, critical thinking and problem-solving skills


• Must have strong communication skills, both verbal and written


• Must be comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite


• Must have excellent organization skills


• Must be self-driven and able to work independently to deliver results in a timely manner


• Must have familiarity with Food Safety plans


• HACCP certification desired

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in a cold environment, standing and walking up to 75%


• Physical ability to sit for extended periods and work at a computer


• Must be able to learn and operate basic production and sanitation equipment


• Must be able to operate a computer and other office equipment


• Must be able to identify, assess and observe detail


• Must be able to occasionally push, pull, lift or carry up to 50 pounds


• Need to have good dexterity and possess abilities to make critical sensory observations


• Ability to work around chemicals such as chlorine and/or other sanitizers


• Ability to see, hear, and speak regularly


• Ability to squat, kneel, bend and twist occasionally


• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

Allergens: We prepare products with milk and sesame containing ingredients. Team members must be able to work with these ingredients.



What we offer:

• Competitive pay plus bonus*


• Early Wage Access!


• PTO*


• Health, Dealth, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet Insurance plus more!


• 401k enrollment with CAVA contribution


• Free CAVA Food*


• Casual Work Environment


• The opporutunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand


• All exempt and non exempt employees are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of service and you have until the day before the effective date to enroll. A new hire can enroll in our benefit program by selecting a link that is emailed directly to the new hire at their personal email address once hired.


• Please note that visa sponsorship is not available.


• The posting range is an all cash range.

*Indicates qualifying eligible positions only



CAVA - Joining "A culture, not a concept"


As an equal opportunity employer, CAVA considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or any other characteristic or protected classes as defined by federal, state, or local law. This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position and such duties and responsibilities may change without notice. Apply Now