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  • Senior Manager, Food Safety + Quality Assurance
    Senior Manager, Food Safety + Quality Assurance
    7 hours 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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  • Full-Time Building Manager
    Full-Time Building Manager
    3 days ago
    $85000–$110000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Seeking a dedicated Full-Time Building Manager to oversee the operations of our multi-use institutional and commercial facility. The ideal candidate will have experience in plant operations, personnel management, and vendor coordination, with appropriate certifications. Prior work history within a religious institution or school environment is preferred. Responsibilities: • Supervise 5 full-time custodial staff and manage third-party vendors., • Provide hands-on assistance with infrastructure, grounds-keeping maintenance, repair, and housekeeping., • Schedule, perform, and report required inspections and testing for life-safety and infrastructure features., • Coordinate with staff, congregants, and third-party services (security, caterers) for various events, including religious services, education programs, guest speakers, and performances, ensuring proper arrangement of seating, tables, A-V equipment, and food service., • Solicit vendor bids, track operational expenses, manage purchasing, and allocate budget resources., • Maintain organized building records for contracts, guarantees, inspections, and permits., • Manage logistics for supplies and equipment, both on-site and off-site, and coordinate on-site activities for third-parties. Work Hours: • Weekdays, with occasional pre-scheduled days and times for religious services and special events., • Availability for emergency services is required as needed, during other days and times. Compensation: • Competitive salary ranging from $85,000 to $110,000, commensurate with experience., • Comprehensive benefits package includes medical and dental coverage, a 403b savings plan, commuting expenses, vacation and medical leave, synagogue membership, and approved professional development. Our Landmarked 1859 building, free-standing and sited on a ¼ acre landscaped property, is of masonry and heavy timber construction, with three full stories, plus occupiable cellar and attic, encompassing some 15,000 square feet. Infra-structure consists of environmental conditioning by oil-fired steam boiler and multiple forced-air ventilation systems providing heating and cooling via steam radiators and re-heat coils, electric re-heat coils, exterior and interior split-compressor refrigeration coils, and by separate mini-spilt-system air cooling units. A single domestic and fire water service is connected to municipal supply. Domestic and storm water plumbing and drainage is by gravity and ejector systems discharging at municipal sewer. Building is fully sprinklered and equipped with central station fire alarm service. ConEd provides line-voltage electric service for power distribution and lighting; a UPS supports emergency lighting and signage. A lighting control system serves the main sanctuary. Low-voltage IT and audio-visual systems extend throughout the building, and a local and central station monitored security system serves the grounds and building - door control devices are connected to the fire control system. Vertical circulation is provided by one hydraulic elevator and two LULA lifts. Uses for the building and grounds include, but are not limited to, religious services on week-ends, holidays and festivals, a week-day nursery school, after school classes for children up to 13 years, afternoon and evening adult education, staff offices, daytime and evening committee and community meetings, a seasonal overnight homeless shelter, and life-cycle events for weddings, etc. Building typically operates 6-7 pays per week, 8 am to 10 pm.

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  • Kitchen Crew Member (Part-time)
    Kitchen Crew Member (Part-time)
    1 month 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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