John Parry

About John Parry

Experienced Quality Assurance Supervisor | SQF 9.0 Qualified Practitioner | Bilingual Professional With a solid background in quality assurance and a comprehensive understanding of HACCP and SQF 9.0 standards, I excel in managing and executing crucial processes, including allergen changeover, new product acquisition, and internal audits. My expertise extends to schedule sequencing in production, creating and implementing SOPs, and developing meticulous flowcharts for efficient operations. I am also well-versed in ingredient and finished product specifications, ensuring top-notch quality at every step. In addition to my QA skills, I have a strong background in research and development. I am adept at cutting preparation and executing adjustments until client approval is received, ensuring optimum product quality. I am also experienced in Pantone project management, delivering accurate color matching for various products. Furthermore, I have the ability to create, bench, and produce both small and large batches of test and final products, showcasing my versatility and commitment to delivering excellence. As a bilingual professional fluent in English and Spanish, I bring a valuable asset to the table. I am adept at translating various documents, postings, and PowerPoint trainings, enabling effective communication across diverse teams. Moreover, I take pride in providing internal ESL training for staff members, fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment. My educational background includes certifications from esteemed institutions such as the University of North Carolina for Food Safety HACCP in Retail Food Establishments and the Better Process Control School for Acidified Foods. Additionally, I graduated with high honors from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, further enhancing my expertise in the field.

Experience

1. Quality Assurance Manager - Sqf 9 0 Qualified Practitioner

   Gourmet Cuisine, Inc

   Nov 2017 — Present · Dallas, TX, US

   Quality Assurance Supervisor | SQF 9.0 Qualified Practitioner Manage and execute HACCP & SQF 9.0, including: o Allergen Changeover o New Product Acquisition process, including sanitation oversight and internal audits, as well as schedule sequencing in production o SOPs, including Allergen Control Policy o Flowcharts, including Shelf-Stable and Refrigerated Food Processing o Ingredient and Finished Product Specifications Responsible for creating and managing CAPA quality systems and Nonconforances, and providing CAPA system support for the business unit Tech Services – QA and R&D/Assistant R&D o Cutting preparation and execution of adjustments until client approval received and product personally delivered o Pantone Project management, to ensure product color matching o Product photography provided as needed by client o Bench, create, and produce small and large batches of test and final products o Creation of Visio flowcharts for QA oversight, and procedural management of Water Quality and Air Quality Luminometer internal tests and 3rd-party audits Languages o Translate all documents and postings into language of staff o Translate PowerPoint trainings into language of staff o Provide internal ESL training for staff

Education

• Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Dallas

  Culinary Arts

  2014 — 2014

• Art Institute of Dallas

  Bachelor's Degree

  1995 — 1999