Quality Assurance Coordinator

About us

LSG Sky Chefs is one of the world’s largest airline catering and hospitality providers, known for its outstanding reputation and dynamic approach in the industry. Voted “Airline Caterer of the Year in North America” for 2023 and 2024, we are committed to excellence and innovation, driven by the dedication and expertise of our talented employees. Our team members are the heart and soul of our success, consistently delivering exceptional culinary experiences and outstanding service to our clients and their passengers across North and Latin America.

Position Overview

The Quality Assurance (QA) Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring food safety, regulatory compliance, and product quality within our airline catering operations. This position supports the implementation and monitoring of quality systems and standards in accordance with LSG Sky Chefs, airline customer requirements, and applicable regulatory guidelines (e.g., FDA, USDA, HACCP, TSA). The QA Coordinator acts as a liaison between production, sanitation, and management to maintain a culture of continuous quality and compliance.

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  Work location: onsite @ our facility located on the grounds of IAH - Houston Intercontinental Airport
• Work schedule: must be able to work a flexible, non-traditional schedule (including weekends) if needed, as operational demands vary in the airline industry

What You'll Do

• 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 equivalent required
• 1+ year of relevant experience
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish highly preferred
• Previous food industry and quality assurance experience a plus
• Proficient in using computer and basic software such as Microsoft, create and maintain trending charts, SOP’s, use of calculator, weight scales, and thermometers, metal detector, ATP testing equipment, mechanical food portioning and processing equipment.
• Ability to work in cold environment (<40*F)
• Ability to work with minimum to no supervision, act in liaison of the Supervisor, self-starter, and problem solver.
• Ability to lift/push a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, verbal, written, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to work in fast paced environment with large groups
• Must be flexible to work weekends/holidays as business dictates