Food Safety and Quality Assurance Specialist

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better. This position is responsible for the oversight of all HACCP logs in the Hot Foods Production ensuring that the logs are completed as per company policies and procedures and that all FDA processes are followed. Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate: $22.00 - $24.00 Per Hour. Benefits include: Paid time off 401k with company match Company‑sponsored life insurance Medical, dental, vision plans Voluntary short‑term/long‑term disability insurance Voluntary life, accident, and hospital plans Employee Assistance Program Employee discounts Free hot healthy meals for unit operations roles Main Duties and Responsibilities Conducts temperature checks on products and ensures that all HACCP and FDA rules and regulations are followed along with managing the unit’s log books. Performs quality checks in the Hot Food kitchen to ensure that the specifications of the customer are followed. Ensures food produced in the Hot Foods is checked for temperature and placed in the refrigeration system per company policy. Checks temperature of food prior to moving the food into the refrigeration system. Randomly checks temperature of foods to verify that company policies are followed. Monitors personal hygiene. Supports customer audits and government audits to meet compliance. Monitors company policies and procedures and notifies management of issues if they arise. Responsible for safety, quality and compliance to customer specification. Monitors equipment for cleanliness and sanitation. Completes HACCP logs. Communicates product deviation to the unit production manager immediately. Ensures proper color code are applied to the product. Qualifications Education High School graduate or equivalent. Work Experience In‑flight catering experience highly desired; Experience in a customer service environment preferred. Technical Skills ServSafe training and certification required once hired. Language / Communication Skills Excellent oral and written communication skills. Job Dimensions: Geographic Responsibility – unit; Type of Employment – full time; Travel – none; Exemption Classification – non‑exempt. Internal Relationships – Hot Food kitchen. External Relationships – N/A. Work Environment / Requirements: Regularly stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during shifts of 10+ hours. The production kitchen may have temperature and noise that cause physical discomfort. Must be able to lift, push, pull and move product, equipment, supplies, etc., in excess of 25 pounds. Detail oriented, strong organizational skills, able to prioritize responsibilities and multi‑task, strong interpersonal skills, interact well with multiple departments as required, able to work with little supervision. Competencies Required Thinking – Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills. Engaging – Understanding others, team leadership and developing people. Inspiring – Influencing and building relationships, motivating and inspiring, communicating effectively. Achieving – Delivering business results under pressure, championing performance improvement and customer focus. Employees are expected to live our values of Excellence, Integrity, Passion and Accountability. We treat each other with respect, act with integrity, communicate transparently, problem‑solve together, respect details, foster accountability, keep commitments, and care for coworkers. Equal Employment Opportunity: gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other category under applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr gategroup