Jonathan Rodriguez
Ghirardelli
San Jose,CA
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Language
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Certification
8
years of professional experience
Quality Assurance professional with over 3 years of experience in food manufacturing. PCQI-certified with expertise in GMPs, HACCP, and regulatory compliance. Specializes in maintaining quality documentation, investigating non-conformances, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance food safety and quality initiatives.
Work History
Quality Assurance Lab Technician
1 Year 8 Months- Conduct daily GMP, food safety, and quality audits, including pre-operational inspections and CCP verification, to ensure compliance with HACCP and company standards.
- Perform ATP swabbing, environmental monitoring, and pathogen sampling (Listeria and Salmonella) to verify sanitation effectiveness and support food safety programs.
- Verified allergen control and sanitation programs through routine monitoring and compliance checks, ensuring adherence to safety standards.
- Monitored production processes and documentation, investigated non-conformances, and supported root cause analysis to drive corrective actions.
- Partner with Production, Sanitation, and Maintenance teams to resolve quality issues, improve food safety performance, and support internal and external audit readiness.
- Conducted quality inspections on production lines, ensuring adherence to Ghirardelli's product standards and maintaining product quality.
- Performed routine testing of raw materials and finished products to maintain quality integrity.
Quality Assurance Lab Technician
1 Year 6 Months- Performed routine in-process and final product inspections to ensure quality standards were met
- Conducted equipment calibrations to maintain measurement accuracy
- Completed workstation audits to verify compliance with GMP and safety procedures
- Maintained detailed inspection records and documented quality issues Assisted with root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Recommended process improvements to enhance product quality and efficiency
Barista
4 Years 11 Months- Delivered exceptional customer service, ensuring a welcoming environment for all guests.
- Trained new baristas on beverage preparation and customer interaction techniques.
- Operated espresso machines and brewed coffee to maintain consistent quality standards.
- Managed inventory levels, restocking supplies to ensure smooth operations during peak hours.
- Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
Nutrition Educator
4 Months- Conducted interactive workshops and presentations to educate students on nutritional choices and wellness strategies.
- Developed and implemented engaging nutrition curriculum for students, enhancing food literacy and healthy eating habits.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition Sciences
- Dean's List Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022
Associate of Science - Nutrition
Skills
Food Safety & Quality: GMP
HACCP
PCQI
CCP Monitoring
ATP Swabbing
Environmental Monitoring
Pathogen Sampling (Listeria & Salmonella)
Allergen Control
Sanitation Verification
Corrective Actions
Regulatory Compliance
Technical documentation
Leadership & Operations: Team collaboration
Continuous Improvement
Production Support
Record keeping
Audit Reading Compliance audits
Statistical process control
Certification
- Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI)
- Advanced HACCP Certification
- Basic HACCP Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Quality Assurance Lab Technician
Ghirardelli
12.2024 - CurrentRead More
Quality Assurance Lab Technician
Sugar Bowl Bakery
06.2023 - 12.2024Read More
Nutrition Educator
Chico High School
01.2022 - 05.2022Read More
Barista
Starbucks
07.2018 - 06.2023Read More
California State University, Chico
Bachelor of Science from Nutrition Sciences
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Gavilan College
Associate of Science from Nutrition
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