Job Title: Quality Assurance Coordinator - Food Safety - HOURLY Position
Job Location: Houston-USA-77032
Work Location Type: On-Site
Salary Range: $20.00 - 22.00 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.
Position Overview
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.
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Work location: onsite @ our kitchen facility near George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
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Work schedule: Tuesday-Saturday, off on Sunday and Monday.
- Fri/Sat: 4:30am-12pm
- Tues/Wed: 3pm-11:30pm
- Thur: 10am-6:30pm
- This is a full time, hourly paid posiiton
- Our facility operates 24/7, 365
What You'll Do
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Maintain required records and key performance indicators (KPIs) for the Quality and GQS programs, including food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance (FDA, state, and local health agencies)
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Monitor daily Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) for compliance
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Verify cooler and freezer temperatures to ensure compliance
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Perform environmental swabs and microbiological sampling; submit samples for lab analysis
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Collect and review product samples to ensure compliance with specifications
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Support the Quality Manager with training and initiatives to improve food safety, quality, and sanitation
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Conduct workstation inspections to ensure compliance with standards, including HACCP, food temperatures, sanitizer levels, and setup requirements
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Perform portion control and weight checks against specifications
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Conduct inspections across operations (dispatch, galley, bonded/non-bonded areas, equipment)
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Verify HACCP logs and related documentation for accuracy and completeness
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Create and maintain reports, trending charts, and training materials
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Ensure compliance with USDA regulated garbage standards and train employees as needed
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Provide oversight support to commissary (jump-off) locations
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Train hourly employees as required
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Perform additional duties as assigned
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
- Bilingual in English and Spanish highly preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- 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
SkyChefs is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
