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. The position is also responsible for ensuring that all FDA processes are followed. Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate: $22.00 - $24.00 Per Hour Benefits: 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 Responsibilities: Conducts temperature checks on products and ensures that all HACCP and FDA rules and regulations are followed along with managing the units 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 issue 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 is applied to the product. Qualifications: Education: High School graduate or equivalent with experience in related discipline required Work Experience: In‑Flight catering experience is highly desired Experience in a customer service environment is preferred Technical Skills (Certification, Licenses and Registration): 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 of the Job: Regularly stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during shifts of 10+ hours. In a normal production kitchen facility there may be physical discomfort due to temperature and noise. Must be able to lift, push, pull and move product, equipment, supplies, etc., in excess of twenty-five (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. Organization Structure: Direct Line Manager (Title): QA/Manager/Production Manager Dotted Line Manager (Title, if applicable): N/A Number of Direct Reports: 0 Number of Dotted Line Reports: 0 Estimated Total Size of Team: 1 gategroup Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job: 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 gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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. For further information regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: We anticipate that this job will close on: 08/01/2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr Gategroup Holding