Lead Food Technician

About the role

GeoControl Systems, Inc. is a HUBZone company required to maintain a Federally mandated level of employees who reside in a qualified HUBZone. Only applicants whose home address lies in a qualified HUBZone will be considered. You can verify eligibility at https://maps.certify.sba.gov/hubzone/map.

On the Human Health and Performance Contract 2, the team safeguards astronaut health, ensures human performance, and advances technologies for human space exploration. This position supports NASA's space flight food system and research studies for the International Space Station, Artemis, the Human Research Program, and ground analog studies at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of food products for flight or research, including facility preparation, food preparation, packaging, labeling, and container stowage
• Monitor equipment settings and support sanitation and maintenance as required prior to food production
• Prepare and handle sanitation chemicals with required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Collect and submit sanitation and food samples for microbiological analysis
• Complete required quality documentation, task performance sheets, and verification for processing, packaging, and stowage tasks
• Provide food service support for Health Stabilization Program events at Johnson Space Center
• Train other technicians on the job
• Perform other duties as assigned, such as analytical tests and inventory

Requirements

• High School diploma with 5 years' previous experience in food service, food production, or culinary arts
• US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status required
• Must reside in a HUBZone (verify at SBA HUBZone map)

Qualifications

Desired:

• BS degree in Food Science or related field
• Post-secondary training in food service, food production, or culinary arts
• ANAB Certified National Food Manager or willingness to complete certification post-hire
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices for food handling/production

Skills

• Ability to lead technical teams to meet performance expectations
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Reliable and consistent work habits
• Basic computer skills – MS Word, Excel
• Capable of lifting up to 25 lbs
• Capable of standing for long periods, working with equipment, and wearing PPE including mask, hair net, gloves, lab coat, and safety shoes

What to expect

This position is onsite at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. Occasional travel may be required.

Benefits

GCS health and welfare benefits include flexible work schedules and remote work opportunities, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K, Roth), health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental and pregnancy leave.

Pay

This position is subject to the Service Contract Act (SCA). Pay and benefits comply with the Area-Wide Wage Determination (AWD) applicable to the contract. The position will pay no less than the AWD amount for the corresponding labor category and is eligible for the Health and Welfare Benefit included in the AWD, less the cost of certain benefits including retirement.