Job Description

Job Description

About the Location: King Soopers Bakery ($12.32-$15.00/hour based on experience)

King Soopers Bakery has been part of Denvers business community since 1973 and provides bread, buns, donuts, cookies and frozen bread to Colorado, including the Front Range and Rocky Mountain area. which includes the Front Range and Rocky Mountain area under the King Soopers and Private Selection labels. King Soopers Bakery uniquely offers the resources and benefits of a Fortune 20 company while maintaining an atmosphere centered around teamwork, support, and development.

About the Position:

As a Kroger Manufacturing Quality Assurance Intern, you will have the opportunity to learn the science of large-scale food manufacturing through a 10-week program designed to help students in their professional development and provide hands-on real-world experience. Our programs are unique to the facilities that host them and provide specialized opportunities geared towards the needs of our bakeries, dairies and other assorted product lines.

As a King Soopers Bakery QA Intern, you will be part of a small cohort that meets regularly via our virtual platforms for progress updates, professional support and coaching and presentations from a variety of Kroger leaders. This internship is project focused and examples of tasks include:

SQF

* Get trained in SQF Program
* Assist in SQF upkeep and implementation
* Participate in SQF Audit
* Help manage Pest Control Program
* Co-manage supplier approver program
* Work with Organic Program, Mock Recall Program, and Allergen Program

QA

* Learn and administer lab testing
* Implementation of visual and number specs of products around the plant
* Implementation of Lab 5S System
* Assist in creating lab tests
* Assist with required QA trainings
* Co-manage environmental swab program
* Cutting program
* Sensory Testing

About Kroger

At Kroger, we are looking for talented and engaged individuals. We need leaders who actively participate in our mission to deliver safe, high quality products of exceptional value to our customers. Our nationwide manufacturing team includes 30+ Dairy and Deli/Bakery facilities working hard to provide 33% of the Our Brands Units sold in Kroger stores.

Company Name: King Soopers Bakery Plant
Position Type: Intern
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Summary:

Complete assigned programs or program sections under supervision as a member of the team. Perform all jobs safely, efficiently and accurately to maintainand improve the performance of the entire plant in the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR) and our Customer 1st strategy. Role model anddemonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.

Essential Job Functions:

* Apply discipline specific principles through involvement in meaningful projects to expand technical and business skills. Disciplines include; HumanResources, Operations, Engineering, Sourcing & Procurement, Corporate Brands, Quality Assurance, Information systems and Finance.
* Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
* Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF 2000 Systems.
* Accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles.
* Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

* Must be at least 18 years of age.
* High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
* Current student actively pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in related field.
* 0 to 1 year of related experience.
* Basic math skills.
* Strong analytical ability.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Ability to comprehend complex verbal and written instructions.

Desired Previous Job Experience

* Graduate degree in (discipline/s) preferred.
* Experience in manufacturing environment.

Education Level: High School Diploma/ GED Required
Required Certifications/Licenses: None
Position Type: Intern
Shift(s): Day
Regions: Mountain

States: Colorado
Keywords:

Jobs at Kroger Manufacturing: To support and reward our hardworking and friendly associates, we offer much more than just a paycheck. We strive to feed your future by offering the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. Our associates receive a full plate of benefits that promote their physical, emotional and financial well-being, including access to competitive health care and retirement benefits, paid time off, mental health resources, associate discounts and opportunities to learn, grow and advance. Our associates also get to help us make a difference in our communities through our Zero Hunger | Zero Waste and Framework for Action: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion plans. Visit the thekrogerco.com to learn more about our work in the communities we serve and how our associates help us be a good neighbor.

Below is a list of benefits we offer our associates.

Health & Well-Being Benefits:

* Health care benefits
* Paid time off such as vacation, sick leave, and parental leave
* Mental and emotional support resources through our Employee Assistance Program

Financial Benefits:

* Participation in a retirement plan, subject to certain eligibility requirements
* Group term life insurance eligible
* Associate discounts

Growth and Development Benefits:

* Tuition assistance, college scholarships and educational leave of absence, depending on varying criteria by location and subject to certain eligibility requirements
* Robust internal training and development resources to grow your career

We want the best for associates and our customers, and together, we strive to create a welcoming and engaging environment where youll love to work. If you are interested in becoming a valued member of our team, apply now. We look forward to getting to know you!

Company Overview: Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless shopping experience under a variety of banner names. At The Kroger Co., we are Fresh for Everyone and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We are committed to creating ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.

Posting Notes: CO || Denver || 60 Yuma St || 80223 || King Soopers Bakery Plant || None || Food Technology; Manufacturing || Intern || Non-Exempt || Intern || None