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
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 three consecutive years 2023, 2024, and 2025 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.
Position Summary
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
- Competitive Base Salary
- Medical, Dental, Vision – starts Day 1
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement – support for professional development
- Free Parking & Daily Meals
- Membership to American Airlines Credit Union
- Opportunities for Advancement
What You’ll Do
- 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’re Looking For
• 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
LSG Sky Chefs is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
