Document Control Specialist

About the company

Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods (“GDK”) is a premier provider of authentic Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. The portfolio includes gyros, specialty meats, pitas, flatbreads, tzatziki, hummus, spreads, falafel, ready-to-eat and plant-based proteins, and value-added bakery products. GDK serves over 400 foodservice distributors, 30,000 independent and national chain restaurants, and the top 40 U.S. retailers.

About the role

The Document Control Specialist, based at the Elk Grove Village facility, reports to the Quality Systems Manager and manages quality records to ensure compliance with USDA, FSMA, and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily audits of Operations and Quality documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy, and alignment with USDA, internal, and customer standards.
• Act as the primary contact for customer information requests and portal management, including timely responses to quality complaints.
• Follow up, review, coordinate, and record/summarize all process deviations for Grecian Delight Kronos.
• Serve as the lead administrator for document management systems like IFS, Redzone, and FoodLogiq.
• Assure daily compliance monitoring of formulations, work procedures, traceability, HACCP/Regulatory documentation, and customer requirements.
• Coordinate lot traceability and mock recalls for ingredients, packaging, and finished products to evaluate system effectiveness.
• Collaborate with departments (Sales, Ops, R&D) to update product specifications and manage the HOLD and vendor management processes.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety, biosecurity, and facility security procedures.
• Manage department manuals and administrative tasks; interpret scientific/legal documents using statistical and mathematical analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related technical field preferred.
• Proven background in document control process mandatory.
• 3+ years in food manufacturing with a mandatory background in document control.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, FDA, and USDA regulations.
• Proficient in applying statistics, ratios, and basic financial concepts to business strategy.
• Experienced with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, and Outlook.

Company values

GDK seeks individuals who align with its vision, mission, and guiding principles:

• Vision: Continue to be the leader in Greek, Mediterranean, and inspired world cuisine, striving to have every table or menu in the world serving its flavors.
• Mission: To be top of mind with customers as the preferred and trusted company of choice by delivering mutual value and acting with a sense of urgency.
• Guiding Principles:
  • Customer Centricity: Put the customer at the heart of the business.
  • Ownership and Empathy: Act like owners, think like customers.
  • Conscious Leadership: Leading with awareness, kindness, and courage.
  • Competitive Spirit: Playing to win.

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation and bonus programs.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision options for employees and their families.
• Safe-harbor 401(k) Plan with generous matching and immediate vesting.
• Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-term Disability Programs.
• Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Health Savings Account contributions.
• Additional Voluntary Benefit Programs.
• Paid Vacations and Holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Pay

Base Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 annually, plus eligibility for a 5% annual performance bonus.