Kronos Foods Corp.
Overview
Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods (\u201cGDK\u201d) stands at the forefront as a premier provider of authentic Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. Our portfolio includes gyros, specialty meats, pitas, flatbreads, tzatziki, hummus, spreads, falafel, ready-to-eat and plant-based proteins, and value-added bakery products. We serve over 400 foodservice distributors, 30,000 independent and national chain restaurants, and have a presence in the top 40 U.S. retailers, enriching dining experiences with the flavors of the Mediterranean.
Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods Corp is seeking a Quality Assurance Team Lead for Elk Grove Village, IL. The Team Lead will oversee and support food safety and quality systems in a USDA-FDA dual jurisdiction processing facility. This role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, internal standards, and customer expectations, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and food safety.
Responsibilities
Train production and QA staff on food safety, quality procedures, and regulatory updates.
Direct QA technicians and provide coaching, scheduling, and collaboration with QA manager for performance feedback.
Ensure compliance with USDA, FSIS and FDA regulations, including HACCP, SSOPs, GMPs, and HARPC.
Lead daily QA activities including pre-operational inspections, in-process checks, and finished product evaluations.
Maintain accurate and timely QA documentation, including batch records, deviation logs, and verification records.
Participate in internal audits and support third-party audits (SQF, customer audits).
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Animal Science, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
3 years of QA experience in USDA-regulated meat processing; FDA experience a strong plus.
HACCP certification required; PCQI certification preferred.
Experience with document control systems and audit readiness.
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
What we offer
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)
Target Pay Rate : $22.00/hour - $24.00/hour
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.
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Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods Corp is seeking a Quality Assurance Team Lead for Elk Grove Village, IL. The Team Lead will oversee and support food safety and quality systems in a USDA-FDA dual jurisdiction processing facility. This role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, internal standards, and customer expectations, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and food safety.
Responsibilities
Train production and QA staff on food safety, quality procedures, and regulatory updates.
Direct QA technicians and provide coaching, scheduling, and collaboration with QA manager for performance feedback.
Ensure compliance with USDA, FSIS and FDA regulations, including HACCP, SSOPs, GMPs, and HARPC.
Lead daily QA activities including pre-operational inspections, in-process checks, and finished product evaluations.
Maintain accurate and timely QA documentation, including batch records, deviation logs, and verification records.
Participate in internal audits and support third-party audits (SQF, customer audits).
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Animal Science, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
3 years of QA experience in USDA-regulated meat processing; FDA experience a strong plus.
HACCP certification required; PCQI certification preferred.
Experience with document control systems and audit readiness.
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
What we offer
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)
Target Pay Rate : $22.00/hour - $24.00/hour
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.
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