Quality Assurance Coordinator - Food Safety - HOURLY Position - 2 Positions Available

Job Title: Quality Assurance Coordinator - Food Safety - HOURLY Position - 2 Positions Available 
Job Location: Denver-USA-80249 
Work Location Type: On-Site 
Salary Range: $20.00 - 24.00 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.

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 

SkyChefs is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.