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Food Quality Assurance Coordinator

LSG Sky Chefs

Gresham, OR

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$17.56–$26.67
SKILLS
Aviation Industry, Best Practices, Computer Workstations, Cook Dishes, Culinary Operations, Detail Oriented, Documentation, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), FDA Requirements, Food Delivery, Food Production, Food Quality, Food Safety, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Health Department, Industry Standards, Laboratory Analysis, Leadership, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Microbiology, Organizational Skills, Performance Metrics, Portion Control, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Retail, Sanitation, Staff Training, Team Building, Team Player, Training/Teaching, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Weight Management
LOCATION
Gresham, OR
POSTED
1 day ago

Job Title: Food Quality Assurance Coordinator
Job Location: Portland-USA-97218
Work Location Type: On-Site
Salary Range: $17.56 - 26.67 per hour

About us

Since 1942, SkyChefs has taken culinary excellence to new heights. As a trusted partner to the nation’s leading airlines and retailers, we proudly deliver millions of meals and exceptional service experiences every year across 43 sites throughout the United States. Built on a legacy of operational excellence, culinary expertise, and continuous innovation, we are committed to setting the industry standard in aviation culinary, airline services, last-mile logistics, and retail commerce. From the kitchen to the runway, our teams work together to deliver quality, reliability, and service at every altitude. Our people are the heart of everything we do. At SkyChefs, a career is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to grow, lead, and make an impact in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. Join America’s first, foremost, and finest and take your career to new heights.

The Opportunity

As our Food Quality Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring compliance with all major food safety and regulatory standards including FDA, USDA, HACCP, and our company’s Global Quality Standards (GQS). You’ll help us maintain a safe, clean, and audit‑ready environment while training and supporting our team to follow best practices.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting Day 1
• Employer‑paid life insurance and AD&D benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free meals and parking
• Career growth opportunities with a global organization

How You'll Make a Difference

  • Maintain and initiate all recordkeeping and key performance indicators pertinent to the Quality Department and GQS to include, but not limited to Food Safety, Sanitation, Regulatory Agencies (County Health, State Health Dept. and FDA), internal customers (LHI) and airline customers
  • Daily monitor of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) for compliance
  • Verify of coolers and freezer room temperature for compliance
  • Perform environmental swabs and microbiological sampling, submittal to local laboratory for analysis
  • Obtain Chef Table samples to verify compliance to specification
  • Assist the Quality Manager in specific training and daily initiatives addressing quality, food safety, and sanitation issues to drive process improvements
  • Conduct work station inspections to verify compliance (gold standard verification, specs, sanitizer, food temperatures, HACCP documentation, phf set-up)
  • Conduct portion control weight compliance to specifications
  • Conduct inspection checks (dispatch, galley, non-bonded, bonded, equipment)
  • Verify Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) logs and other documents are accurately completed on a daily basis
  • Create charts, trending reports, training materials and visuals
  • Maintain, monitor standards and train employees in compliance to the Regulated Garbage Standards to meet USDA requirements
  • Supports the Jump-off (commissary) locations with oversight
  • Train hourly employees as needed
  • Perform other tasks as requested

What We Look For in a Candidate

• Experience in food manufacturing, food safety, quality assurance, or regulatory compliance
• Strong knowledge of FDA, USDA, HACCP, sanitation standards, and food safety practices
• Confidence in delivering training, presentations, and cross‑functional communication
• Strong attention to detail and ability to lead or support audits and inspections
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to influence and support teams at all levels
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining accuracy and professionalism

SkyChefs is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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