1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a Quality Inspector and Health Assurances do? |
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 What field is your job in?
Food Services
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What is your job title?
Quality Inspector and Health Assurances
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Please provide a brief description of the firm or organization that you currently work for
(size and general description of what type of organization it is)
We are a small community based diner that serves approximately 400 meals during the 3 hours we are opened daily. That makes roughly 2800 meals for a week. We try to keep it simple and serve what works for the neighborhood. Our doors have been opened for many years now and all of our customers are considered family because we know them all by name.
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How long have you been employed in this position?
14 years
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How many hours do you work a week on average?
35
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Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)
Inspection of all kitchen and dining areas making sure that everything is up to code and that all areas are kept clean and that all equipment is running correctly. I also cook and serve if needed.
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What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.
22,500
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What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.
24000
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Please
list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation,
sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)
at this time none
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Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?
under compensated currently, but I love my position and plan to stay.
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2. Work environment! |
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Does
your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this
something you like/dislike about your job? Explain
I work with six other people and we run a tight shift. It is envigerating and enjoyable and I wouldn't trade my job with anyone. We all get along so perfectly that we know what the other person needs without having to even ask. The customer base is also wonderful. Never a dull moment in my long week.
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Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Yes
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Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Yes
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Describe
your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what
you like/dislike about working in it
I work in a diner that is located in the middle of a neighborhood. We are very small inside and the owner also has a sort of thrift store set up on one side of the building where he sells old books, art work and all kinds of old items. Work is never dull and there are always new experiences. This is the best job I have ever had. I look forward to work everyday.
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Please rank in order of importance from 1-8 (1- most important 8- least important) Assign each number once.
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3 Income
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2 Work Environment - co-workers
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1 Work Environment - supervisors
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7 Benefits
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6 Hours
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4 Level of responsibility
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5 The actual "work" you do at your job
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8 Job Title
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3. How should someone new to the workforce get a J-O-B like yours? |
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If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
Get plenty of training and work your way up. Then have lots of luck in finding a place where you truly fit in and can tell that you make things run smoothly and it feels like a family enviroment not a steril hands off place that makes you dread waking up everyday.
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What
skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a
position like yours? Please be specific and explain why (e.g., social
skills, organization skills, technical skills)
Lots or organizational skills, common sense, be aware of what is going on around you and pay attention to every little detail of the health code for your area. People skills and a good outgoing personality are also key elements when you are always around the public.
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Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
You have to pass the course and be certified and experience is a must.
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What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
Study, pass your certification classes and go to the establishments as a customer several times before you apply for the job to see if you think it is a comfortable and productive place for you to work and make sure that you would be perfectly happy to be there everyday. Also make sure that you are a people person because you will be working with many people due to having a customer base and being with the other employees.
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