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  • Senior Manager, Food Safety + Quality Assurance
    Senior Manager, Food Safety + Quality Assurance
    4 days ago
    $90000–$120000 yearly
    Full-time
    Brooklyn, New York

    We started Van Leeuwen Ice Cream in a yellow truck on the streets of NYC in 2008 with a mission to make good ice cream that makes you feel good. Nowadays, people can spend so much time on what's "healthy" they don't stop to consider what's healthy. As far as we're concerned, happiness is healthiness. We strive to ensure every scoop, store and employee feels and creates one community to contribute to the overall brand. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is hiring a full-time Senior Manager, Food Safety + Quality Assurance based out of our Brooklyn office. This is a great opportunity for a highly experienced individual to work closely with the growing team at Van Leeuwen Ice Cream as the company continues its growth. The ideal candidate has strong experience in food manufacturing (), is well-versed in CPG quality assurance protocols, and can thrive in a fast-paced environment (and loves ice cream!). The Senior Manager, Food Safety + Quality Assurance is responsible for leading food safety and quality assurance across Van Leeuwen's contract manufacturers, 3PL network, and retail scoop shops. This role can be and based anywhere in the United States. Strong preference would be candidates based in markets where VL has retail outlets (CA, CO, TX, IL, FL, GA, NC, TN, PA, NJ, NYC, CT or MA). Job Responsibilities • Create, enforce, and maintain Van Leeuwen's food safety and quality assurance standards across manufacturing facilities and 3PLs, • Provide approval of new ingredients and suppliers, manage Van Leeuwen's approved supplier program, and support in making risk-based decisions when necessary in order to support an agile business model, • Assist in the approval of new co-manufacturers through on-site audits and other risk assessments as necessary, • Provide FSQA assistance for our retail scoop shops including Dept. of Health policies, allergen communication, and product complaints, • Report key quality metrics and provide cross-functional visibility to quality challenges., • Translating data and risk assessment outcomes into practical strategies to support the food safety and quality assurance agenda, • Investigate and resolve issues involving non-conforming material, out-of-specification events, and consumer complaints with our co-manufacturers, • Manage label and UPC program in order to ensure proper alignment across the business and compliance with customer requests, • Approve packaging and support with packaging version management, • Lead traceability initiatives and serve as recall coordinator, • Support proper product compliance and serve as the point person for customer compliance requests, • Lead the sensory program including weekly tastings and ensuring proper communication gets back to the relevant manufacturers, • Manage third party laboratory testing, interpreting results, and making recommendations as require Job Requirements • 4 to 6 years of experience as a food safety + quality assurance leader in a food production capacity, experience in dairy production a strong plus, • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Engineering or related technical field; higher degrees desirable, • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in food safety, with in-depth knowledge of quality assurance, HACCP, and food safety management standards, including auditing for compliance in CPGs, • Demonstrated strengths in written and verbal communication, project management. Ability to translate technical information for both technical and non-technical stakeholders, • Additional desirable qualifications: certifications in HACCP, PCQI, and GFSI auditing schemes (SQF, FSSC 22000, BRC, AIB, etc); credentials in microbiology and/or statistical analysis, • Must be able to consume ice cream containing several allergens in order to perform functions of the job, • Must be comfortable working in-store scoop shifts as needed, while adhering to DOH guidelines Compensation + Benefits $90,000 - 120,000 annual compensation depending on experience, paid weekly Eligible for annual 10% bonus • Employee Scoop Card (Enjoy Ice Cream from any of our scoop shops nationwide), • Medical, Dental + Vision Insurance with 70% Employer Contribution, • 401k with up to 4% Employer Match, • Cell Phone Reimbursement Plan, • Wellness Reimbursement Plan, • Flexible Time Off, • Paid Sick Time, • Yearly Performance Reviews Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held. Salary Range $90,000---$120,000 USD Here at Van Leeuwen, Good Ice Cream Is For Everyone! As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a welcoming, diverse environment for every employee and customer. We pride ourselves on the creativity that goes into our ice cream and is built in our stores (by YOU) that help us meet our missions and values.

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  • Kitchen Crew Member (Part-time)
    Kitchen Crew Member (Part-time)
    2 months ago
    $16.5 hourly
    Part-time
    Clinton Hill, Brooklyn

    Secondz launched America’s first Ready-to-Cook curry puff brand — handcrafted, bold, globally inspired flavors designed for modern convenience. Even though we started as a Direct-to-Consumer & Retail Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), most of our customers are buying Ready-to-Eat at pop up events across Brooklyn. This year, we are entering our next phase of growth and have been selected by Smorgasburg to be a food vendor. We're looking for dependable, detail-oriented kitchen crew members who care about quality, consistency, and moving with purpose. We currently operate out of a shared kitchen space and we're not a restaurant. What You’ll Do • Prepare and cook fillings and dough (e.g., chicken curry, jerk chicken, beef rendang, vegetarian blends), • Portion, assemble, and crimp puff pastries to Secondz standards, • Operate ovens, air fryers, and commercial kitchen equipment safely, • Maintain high food safety and sanitation standards, • Assist with batching, labeling, packaging, and inventory prep, • Support R&D test batches when needed, • Maintain clean, organized prep stations, • Assist with loading and packing for pop-ups or wholesale orders What We’re Looking For • Prior kitchen or food prep experience preferred (but not required), • Ability to follow recipes precisely and work efficiently, • Strong attention to detail (our crimp matters!), • Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment, • Able to lift 40 lbs and stand for extended periods, • Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented, • NYC Food Handler’s Certificate (or willingness to obtain) Bonus If You Have • Experience in pastry, dumpling, or hand-formed products, • Experience with batch cooking or food production, • Interest in Southeast Asian or global cuisines, • Experience working farmers markets or pop-ups What You’ll Gain • Hands-on experience building a fast-growing food brand, • Exposure to product development and new flavor launches, • Opportunity to grow into leadership roles as we scale, • A collaborative, mission-driven team environment

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  • Band Members and Backup Vocalists
    Band Members and Backup Vocalists
    2 months ago
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Independent NYC-based recording and performing artist seeking talented instrumentalists and backup vocalists to build an ongoing creative and performance roster. This is an opportunity for musicians who want to be part of a developing live band setup for: • live performances, • showcases, • content creation, • rehearsals, • future touring and media opportunities POSITIONS OPEN Instrumentalists (all welcome): • Keyboard / Piano, • Guitar (electric & acoustic), • Bass, • Drums / Percussion, • Multi-instrumentalists a plus Backup Vocalists: • Strong harmony skills, • Ability to blend, stack, and support a lead vocalist, • Comfort with pop, R&B, soul, and acoustic arrangements IDEAL CANDIDATE • Reliable, communicative, and professional, • Comfortable learning songs quickly, • Open to rehearsals and collaborative arrangement-building, • Based in NYC or able to commute, • Performance and/or studio experience preferred (not required) COMPENSATION • Paid opportunities (rates discussed per rehearsal / performance / project), • Pay is negotiable based on experience, role, and scope of work, • Future paid performances and opportunities as the project scales HOW TO APPLY Please message with: • Your role(s) (instrument / vocals), • A brief intro about you, • Any links (Instagram, YouTube, SoundCloud, website, or video clips), • Your general availability (weekdays/weekends)

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