About us

Role Purpose Statement

The Quality Assurance Coordinator - Food Safety plays a pivotal role in upholding the excellence and integrity of SkyChefs' food products and services. This position is key in implementing, monitoring, and maintaining advanced quality systems that ensure strict adherence to all regulatory requirements (FDA, USDA, HACCP) and exceed customer expectations. By fostering a culture centered on quality and food safety, the Coordinator ensures the delivery of exceptional culinary experiences, creating memorable dining moments for airline passengers across the globe. This role is integral in protecting our brand’s reputation and driving continuous improvement within our operations.

• Work location: onsite @ our kitchen facility near Denver International Airport 
• Work schedule:  5 consecutive work days + 2 consecutive days off. Must be available to work a flexible, non-traditional schedule (including weekends) as needed, as operations demands vary. 
• This is a full time, 40 hrs / week,  hourly paid posiiton 
• Our facility operates 24/7, 365

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 GED required; bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related certification preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Quality Assurance or Food Safety within the food industry
• Strong technology skills to quickly learn new systems.  Proficient with MS Office, especially skilled in Excel 
• Experience maintaining trending charts and SOPs, and using tools such as calculators, weight scales, thermometers, metal detectors, ATP testing equipment, and mechanical food portioning/processing equipment
• Strong mathematical, analytical, verbal, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, act as a liaison for the Supervisor, and demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to work in cold environments (below 40°F) 
• Ability to lift/push a minimum of 25 lbs
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays if needed