Temporary FSQA Specialist - SNOWFOX na Wonderfield Group / JFE Franchising, Inc.

Who are we: 

Wonderfield Houston (“JFE Franchising, Inc.”) is part of the Wonderfield Group which includes the YO! Taiko, Bento, AFC Sushi, and SNOWFOX/SNOWFRUIT brands – we operate more than 1500 kiosks, and 60 restaurants, our grab-and-go sushi is available in over 3,700 locations and we have 50 major retail partners. Our key markets are the USA, Canada, and the UK with additional geographic presence in Europe and Australia. Our Wonderfield Houston brands are:

SNOWFOX - the franchisor of over 1,000 full-service sushi kiosks in 25 states throughout the continental U.S., Hawaii, and Alaska. 

SNOWFRUIT – the franchisor of over 1,000 fresh cut fruit and vegetables throughout the U.S. – Refreshingly, Crips and Flavorful!

Our Purpose: 

We Believe in Better Food for Everyone, The Japanese Way… 

We continue to capitalize on consumer trends, spearheading category growth by bringing our proposition to more people around the world across more channels, in more locations, on more occasions, and in more innovative ways. We are committed to purposeful progress and profit for the benefit of our people, our communities, and our planet and we have a clear ESG strategy that delivers progress against nine UN sustainability development goals.  

Our Values: 

Own it

 We are accountable and make no excuses - We always look to improve. We take the initiative and are courageous and confident. 

Care about it 

We do the right thing, avoiding unnecessary shortcuts- We act with integrity and respect our communities, people, and our planet. 

Make it Exceptional

 We build relationships and make people smile- We say thank you - We’re positive and kind 

Win Together

We’re open-minded and inclusive. We communicate clearly. We take time to look out for others and celebrate the good stuff.

Overview of the role

As an FSQA Specialist, you will be responsible for completing projects/reports assigned by the QA Director and/or senior management team. This role requires a high level of coordination between departments and excellent project organization skills. The FSQA Specialist will need to review and maintain food safety documents, line studies for ongoing improvement and compliance with regulatory requirements. This position also requires participation in the new product launch and communication of outcomes to the senior management team. 

Contract Duration: This is a temporary contract role expected to last approximately 6 months. The duration may be shorter or extended depending on business needs and performance. This is a direct hire with the company.

At Wonderfield Houston, you’ll join a dedicated team passionate about franchises and customer success. You'll have room to grow—consider it a leveling up in your career journey!

Key Accountabilities

• Evaluate and maintain food safety documents
• Maintain abreast of current and evolving food safety considerations and best practices.
• Provide and apply knowledge (data, literature, etc.) and leadership to ensure that the processes are safe to produce food products.
• Review and update product labels to reflect the accuracy of the ingredient usage.
• Identify, develop, train, and support execution of food safety programs, controls, processes, and policies and procedures in alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Active food safety leadership in new product development initiatives.
• Interpret sensitive food safety-related technical information and provide objective science-based recommendations.
• Assist with weekends, holiday and outside working hours as needed.

What’s in it for you?

• We’re committed to building inclusive Teams and giving our people the opportunity to grow their careers alongside us 
• Hybrid work environment
• Paid Holidays
• Friday lunches 
• Free parking

 JFE Franchising, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to ensuring that our technology is made available and accessible to everyone. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.