Quality Assurance Coordinator - Food Safety

Job Title: Quality Assurance Coordinator - Food Safety  Job Location: Houston-USA-77032  Work Location Type: On-Site  Salary Range: $20.00 - 22.00  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 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. Position Overview The Quality Assurance (QA) Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring food safety, regulatory compliance, and product quality within our airline catering operations. This position supports the implementation and monitoring of quality systems and standards in accordance with LSG Sky Chefs, airline customer requirements, and applicable regulatory guidelines (e.g., FDA, USDA, HACCP, TSA). The QA Coordinator acts as a liaison between production, sanitation, and management to maintain a culture of continuous quality and compliance.   Work location: onsite @ our Sky Chefs facility @ George Bush Intercontinental Airport  Work schedule:  4:30am-1pm: 5 days / week: days off Friday & Saturday or Sunday & Monday  Must be able to work a flexible, non-traditional schedule (including weekends) if needed, as operational demands vary in the airline industry 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 You'll Bring High School diploma or GED is required 1+ years of experience in quality assurance/food safety, preferably in food manufacturing or airline catering. Working knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and food safety regulations (FDA/USDA/TSA). Skilled in creating and maintaining trend charts and SOPs Experienced using, weight scales, thermometers, metal detectors, ATP testing equipment, and mechanical food portioning and processing devices preferred Ability to work in cold environment ( Ability to lift/push a minimum of 25 lbs. Strong mathematical, analytical, verbal, written, interpersonal and organizational skills Ability to work in fast paced environment with large groups Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and documentation accuracy. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook). Flexible schedule to support 24/7 production operations, including weekends or holidays as needed. LSG Sky Chefs is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Created: 2025-12-15