QA Lab Technician

Position Overview

You may know us for our delicious cheesecakes…and for being recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For®” Since 2014!

Responsibilities

• Inspects/Evaluates all incoming ingredients following the inspection protocol. Reports the complete details when faced with quality issues with the delivery/shipment of ingredients. Advises the QA Supervisor and/or QA Manager of the issues in a timely manner.
• Inspects/Calibrates all equipment used in the lab (scales, autoclave, thermometers, refractometers, refrigerators, incubators etc.). Reports non-compliance findings and recommends next steps to the QA Supervisor and/or QA Manager in a timely manner.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the test equipment, utensils, and laboratory in accordance with standard food laboratory techniques, methods and requirements.
• Monitors the temperatures of all coolers and freezers present in the facility on a daily basis.
• Performs environmental tests to determine efficacy of sanitation methods (Unilite and environmental samples). Generates reports regularly in a timely manner for the information of the concerned departments.
• Works on other duties that may be assigned by the QA Supervisor or QA Manager.
• Enters data on computer and generates reports as required.
• Tests work-in-process samples for physical attributes like consistency, density, pH, solids, moisture percentage, and temperature.
• Comments on the item as needed.
• Placed items (ingredients or finished products) that do not meet specification on hold.

Requirements

• 2 years’ previous laboratory experience.
• Knowledge of basic micro techniques (aseptic sampling, dilutions, plating).
• Good Communication skills and ability to read, write and speak English.
• Able to stand for long periods of time, bend, reach and twist; coupled with working in a confined and or closed area.
• General Computer Skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access).
• Must be able to work Saturdays and Sundays as needed.
• Be able to lift and carry 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Microbiology or related science.

Skills

• Expert Communicator: you are able to read, write, and communicate in English/Spanish as it relates to the job and safety regulations.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401K with company match
• 2 weeks of vacation which increases to 3 weeks starting in your 5th year
• 5 days of sick time per year (first year prorated)
• Tuition Reimbursement of $2,500 for qualified programs
• Adoption Assistance Benefit of $2,500
• 25%-35% discount when dining as a guest

About the Company

The Cheesecake Factory Bakery creates over 35,000 delicious cheesecakes per day across our two facilities in Calabasas, CA and Rocky Mountain, NC plus other baked products for our restaurants, international licensees, and third-party bakery customers. The Cheesecake Factory Bakery is a subsidiary of The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated. Recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® since 2014, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is a global $3.8 billion public company with more than 370 casual dining restaurants and over 48,000 staff members. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives, backgrounds and experiences to apply. The Cheesecake Factory offers reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. #SoCheesecake #LifeAtCheesecake