About us LSG Sky Chefs is one of the world's largest airline catering and hospitality providers, known for its outstanding reputation and dynamic approach in the industry. Voted “Airline Caterer of the Year in North America” for 2023 and 2024, we are committed to excellence and innovation, driven by the dedication and expertise of our talented employees. Our team members are the heart and soul of our success, consistently delivering exceptional culinary experiences and outstanding service to our clients and their passengers across North and Latin America.
Role Purpose Statement As a Quality Assurance Specialist for our Morning Shift, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the integrity of our food products. You will be responsible for ensuring adherence to rigorous quality standards, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction during the morning shift. Your keen attention to detail, analytical skills, and commitment to excellence will be instrumental in maintaining the highest levels of food safety and quality throughout our morning operations.
Main Accountabilities - 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
Knowledge, Skills and Experience - High School Diploma or equivalent of 1 year of QA experience in the Food Industry
- Bi-lingual in English and Spanish
- Proficient in using computer and basic software such as Microsoft, create and maintain trending charts, SOP's, use of calculator, weight scales, and thermometers, metal detector, ATP testing equipment, mechanical food portioning and processing equipment.
- Previous food industry and quality assurance experience a plus
- Ability to work in cold environment (