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

The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for developing and directing the Sanitation program and ensuring that all current Food Safety Standards are being met within the responsible Customer Service Center (CSC). The job incumbent is responsible for implementing, inspecting, monitoring, and verifying sanitation and food safety systems within the responsible Customer Service Center (CSC).

The Sanitation Supervisor will ensure sanitation staff competences and skills meets the requirements for the activities performed.

The Sanitation Supervisor will verify the sanitation effectiveness results and will take appropriate actions as needed in a timely manner.

Promote Food Safety Culture though maintaining sanitation standards and awareness within the employees and leadership.

Responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and ongoing execution of the food safety preventive control programs (Policies, SOPs, SSOPs, Cleaning Schedules, Master Sanitation Schedules, and Associated Records) within the assigned facility.

Main Accountabilities

Generic Supervisor Responsibility

• Ensure compliance with all government regulatory agencies' standards (for example, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Administration (EPA), Department of Transportation (DOT), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), etc.)
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, corporate food safety, quality standards, and regional food safety and take appropriate corrective actions when needed.
• Inspecting the manufacturing process to determine sanitation protocols, considering the best solutions regarding processes, tools, technologies, scheduling, etc.
• Coordinating and monitoring Cleaning Schedules and Master Sanitation Schedules (MSS)
• Monitor and verify the sanitation program by performing daily inspections of the manufacturing facility and reporting and escalating any irregularities.
• Create and distribute work schedules for the sanitation staff.
• Create and ensure the pre-operations process is being conducted to ensure sanitary standards are met prior to production being initiated.
• Monitor the preparation and use of cleaning chemicals.
• Keep "Right to Know" stations / Safety Data Sheets (SDS) current and compliant.

Responsibility

• Orchestrate and conduct annual chemical, SSOP, and all other CSC-specific training required.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders across all functions.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with the applicable food safety, CCPs, oPRPs, and PRPs.
• Monitor, maintain and verify all sanitation records for correctness and completeness.
• Cost and productivity
• Environmental monitoring results (food safety)
• Sanitation effectiveness: Cleaning and sanitation results (swabs)
• Audit and inspection outcomes
• Sanitation staff training

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent knowledge required
• In addition, one to three years of related work experience required
• Problem solving and leadership skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to develop and lead others to obtain desired results & achieve productivity goals
• Working knowledge of OSHA, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), FDA, USDA and EPA regulations
• Excellent verbal, written and organizational skills required along with the ability to multi-task
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications