Food Technologist- Quality

We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Food Technologist located out of our corporate office in Bloomington, MN.  Working with the Manager – FSQR Support Services, implements components of the ADQ quality program to ensure the continuous supply of safe, consistent, wholesome, in-specification products to DQ restaurants.   Models and acts in accordance with company’s guiding quality control principles.  Key Accountabilities Include:Evaluates food, treat and packaging items as part of on-going scheduled product sampling and audit program.  Reviews results and compares to product specification to ensure product wholesomeness, integrity and compliance to standards.  Tests and evaluates current menu items to ensure the integrity, compliance to standards and products are to specification.  Manages monthly QA sample requests and QA check in log.Monitors on-going quality control data for compliance to product specifications. Reports and follows up on non-conforming results and trends to QA product leads, leadership, supply chain and respective suppliers for corrective actions.Performs DQ data management system administrative tasks as requested including, but not limited to, creating new QA evaluation forms.Updates QA testing procedures, control products lists, and audit forms.  Manages annual shelf life extensions and supports various projects.  Provides critical thought and input to improve DQ quality assurance programsApplies technical knowledge and skills to solve problems relating to product manufacturing and quality control. Assists product category leads with problem solving, as assigned.  Supports R&D kitchen activities as requested.The US national base salary range for this position is $62,755 - $73,737.  The base salary range displayed reflects the targeted hiring range for positions across all US locations. Individual pay is determined by job-related skills, work location and relevant education or experience.