Food Safety Quality Assurance Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Food Safety Quality Assurance Coordinator

Philadelphia, PA 19153 (near Philadelphia International Airport) | On-site | Full-time
$18 – $24 per hour | Shifts: 6:00am–2:00pm or 7:00am–3:00pm

About the Company
Our client is a national leader in airline catering and food production, preparing millions of meals each year for major airlines and retail partners. This Philadelphia facility runs 24/7 and holds itself to strict customer, FDA, and USDA food safety standards. It's a fast-paced, team-driven kitchen where quality is the priority.

The Role
As the Food Safety QA Coordinator, you'll keep the facility's quality and food safety program running every day. You'll make sure production meets customer specifications, FDA and USDA regulations, and HACCP plans. You'll work closely with the Quality Manager, train hourly team members, and provide quality oversight for satellite commissary locations.

What You'll Do

• Monitor Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and verify cooler and freezer temperatures daily

• Complete pre-operational and quality checks before production begins

• Perform environmental swabs and microbiological sampling for lab analysis

• Inspect workstations, dispatch, galley, and equipment for compliance with specs, sanitation, food temperatures, and HACCP documentation

• Conduct portion control and spec compliance checks, including chef table samples

• Verify daily HACCP logs and food safety records for accuracy

• Build charts, trending reports, SOPs, and training materials

• Train hourly employees on food safety, sanitation, and USDA Regulated Garbage Standards

• Support the Quality Manager with training and process improvement initiatives

• Provide quality oversight for commissary locations

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Food industry knowledge and strong reading skills

• Comfort with computers and tablets, plus basic Microsoft software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Experience using, or ability to learn, calculators, scales, thermometers, metal detectors, ATP testing equipment, and food portioning and processing equipment

• Strong math, analytical, communication, and organizational skills

• Self-starter who works well with minimal supervision

• Ability to stand and walk for 6–7 hours in a fast-paced environment with large teams

• Ability to work in cold environments (under 40&degree;F) and lift/push 25+ lbs

• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed

Nice to Have

• Previous food industry or quality assurance experience

• HACCP, PCQI, or USDA experience (any one of these stands out)

• Background in food manufacturing, USDA-inspected plants, commissaries, central kitchens, institutional food service, or airline/airport food operations

• Kitchen leads or sous chefs with food safety responsibility who want to move into QA are encouraged to apply

Why Apply

• Steady daytime schedule with set shifts

• Fast hiring process: one interview, including a kitchen tour, then an offer

• A path into food safety and quality assurance with a national leader

This is an opportunity to take a key leadership role within a large-scale food production operation serving the aviation and travel industry.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company matching

• Paid time off and holidays

• Life and AD&D insurance

• Benefits beginning day one

• Tuition reimbursement

• Free parking

• Professional development opportunities

• And additional company benefits