Charlotte North Carolina Food Production IMMEDIATE HIRE

Food Production Specialist

The food production is responsible for preparing, assembling, portioning, and packaging meals and food items for airline passengers and crew members. This position ensures that all meals are prepared according to airline specifications, production schedules, and food safety standards, and quality requirements.

The ideal candidates is dependable, detailed-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced food production environment while meeting strict deadlines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare, assemble, portion, and package meals according to airline menus, recipes, and production specifications.
• Wash, cut, and prepare ingredients for meal production.
• Assemble cold meals, salads, sandwiches, snacks, and other airline food products.
• Follow production sheets, portion guidelines, and special meal requirements.
• Label, date, store, and organize food items according to established procedures.
• Maintain proper food temperatures and follow food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Inspect food products for quality, freshness, presentation, and accuracy.
• Clean and sanitize workstations, equipment, utensils, and food preparation areas.
• Maintain proper inventory levels and notify supervisors when supplies are low.
• Follow allergen-control procedures and prevent cross contamination.
• Meet daily production targets and airline delivery deadlines.
• Work collaboratively with kitchen staff, production team members, and supervisors.
• Follow company policies, workplace safety procedures, and applicable food safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Previous experience in food preparation, commercial kitchens, catering, or food production is preferred.
• Ability to work written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet production deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food quality.
• Basic understanding of food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling.
• Ability to work independently and as part of team.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, early mornings, evenings, or overnight shifts as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to repeatedly bend, reach, lift, and carry food supplies and production materials.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation, if required by the position.
• Ability to work in refrigerated areas and environments with varying temperatures.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining accuracy and productivity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in airline catering, large-scale food production, or institutional food service.
• Food handler certification, where applicable.
• Knowledge of HACCP principles and food allergen management.
• Experience following standardized recipes and high-volume production procedures.

Work Environment

This position operates in a commercial food production facility supporting airline catering operations. Employees may work in hot kitchen areas, refrigerated rooms, and other food preparation and packaging areas. The role requires adherence to strict sanitation, quality-control, and production scheduling requirements.