SQF Practioner

Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods (“GDK”) stands at the forefront as a premier provider of authentic Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. Our portfolio, featuring gyros, specialty meats, pitas, flatbreads, tzatziki, hummus, spreads, falafel, ready-to-eat and plant-based proteins, along with value-added bakery products, reflects our commitment to quality and authenticity. Serving over 400 foodservice distributors, 30,000 independent and national chain restaurants, and marking our presence in the top 40 U.S. retailers, we continue to enrich dining experiences with the flavors of the Mediterranean.

Our Vision: Continue to be the leader in Greek, Mediterranean and inspired world cuisine. We strive to have every table or menu in the world serving up our delicious flavors.

Our Mission: To be top of mind with our customers as the preferred and trusted company of choice, by delivering mutual value, and acting with a sense of urgency.

Our 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.

As members of the GDK family, we seek individuals who resonate with our vision, mission, and guiding principles. Your alignment with these core values enables us to maintain our legacy of excellence and innovation. We encourage you to embrace our commitment to customer satisfaction, ownership, leadership, and competitive spirit. Together, we will continue to bring the rich flavors of the Mediterranean to the world, fostering a culture of respect, growth, and shared success.

What you are going to be doing…

• You will interface with customers and 3rd party auditors handling, managing and facilitating information in support of the programs and SQF systems.
• Manage and conduct comprehensive annual HACCP and SQF reassessments including program review and functional audits of HACCP, SQF programs, and pre-requisite programs. Support pre-requisite programs such as GMPs, USDA-SSOPs, Allergen Control, Receiving and Shipping Inspection, Sanitation etc. to assess effectiveness of the Food Safety and Food Quality programs.
• Develop, manage, train annually, and execute SQF plans to achieve and maintain SQF Certification. Meet all requirements related to quality and food safety programs supporting the SQF Systems.
• Develop, manage, and collaborate with internal stakeholders for internal audit programs and external food safety audits at a frequency necessary to maintain food safe conditions and product quality expectations.
• Assist in the investigation of customer quality complaints, developing action plans to mitigate future issues, and track issues. Communicate findings to appropriate management, sales, and customer service associates. to ensure customer
• Keep the plant updated on all HACCP, regulatory and SQF related notices and directives.
• Lead/participate in projects or activities that modify or improve quality, food safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally as change agent and take initiative with Sales, Customer Service, Operations, Maintenance, and R&D Departments in the areas of quality program management, commissioning projects, inspection coordination and auditing/testing requirements.
• Collaborate with Quality Systems manager in verifying the programs are executed as intended.
• Maintain documentation to support SQF systems.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders for managing risk assessments, developing, and implementing process controls for monitoring and verifying compliance with SQF, USDA & FDA.
• Ensure the highest level of commitment to HACCP, GMPs, and customer expectations in order to provide assurance that all products have been produced, prepared, and handled according to the highest possible standards.

What you need to have…

• B.S. degree in Food Science, Microbiology/Biology, Chemistry, Public Health Studies, or technical disciplines.
• 3+ years related experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• HACCP and SQF Practitioner Certification required.
• Experienced in developing training and implementing quality and food safety initiatives including SQF, HACCP, and Sanitation procedures.
• Experience with regulatory agencies such as FDA, HACCP, and USDA.

Why work with us…

At Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods, we understand that fulfilling our mission involves a blend of innovation and reverence for tradition—a challenge that demands exceptional dedication from our team. We hold high expectations, but we are equally committed to supporting our employees. This commitment is reflected in our pledge to provide a respectful work environment, fair compensation, and abundant opportunities for professional growth. Our community standards are built on the pillars of equal employment opportunities, respectful dialogue and actions, integrity, and accountability

What we offer…

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

Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods Corp is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.