Flying Food Group is hiring: Airline Catering - Food Safety & Quality Technician

Airline Catering - Food Safety & Quality Technician

$22.50/Hourly - * Flight Benefit* Comprehensive benefits package PTO.* Paid Holidays & Vacation Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage Flexible Spending Accounts Life Insurance Disability Insurance Retirement Savings Employee and Family Assistance Progra

Classification: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $22.50/hr

Date: December 2024

Job Responsibilities

• Review and maintain all Quality Assurance and Quality Control records, documents, and samples pertaining to HACCP, USDA, and FDA
• Coordinate activities with regulatory agents such as USDA and FDA
• Prepare and directly manage third party customer audits
• Instrumental in reviewing food safety processes and procedures
• Oversee inspection of incoming raw materials and outgoing finished goods to ensure the highest quality of products are delivered to customers
• Initial and ongoing training of employees on policies and procedures
• Daily observations of production processes from preparation to packaging
• Conduct weekly evaluation of products and ingredients (e.g., Chef Tables)
• Complete necessary Microbiological testing (internal and external) such as In-house ATP, In-house Listeria spp., and Silliker Listeria spp.
• Attend bi-weekly QA conference calls
• Other duties assigned by Unit Manager and/or Corporate Quality Assurance

Other Responsibilities and Duties

• Knowledge of internal policies and procedures
• Competent to work independently within area of expertise
• Ability to solve quality related problems
• Ability to deal with a variety of compliance situations and implement continuous improvement
• Know and follow all safety requirements; strive to maintain a safe work environment
• Effectively give and receive feedback; willingly ask questions and seek direction as needed
• Must be able to function within a team environment
• Perform tasks under general supervision

Qualifications

• Previous knowledge working in food production Quality Assurance or related experience
• BS degree or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs and SOPs preferred
• Knowledge of Food Industry quality and sanitation standards and requirements
• Computer literacy – Word & Excel mandatory
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, specifically in Excel
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and work independently with minimum supervision
• Proficiency in the English language, both written and oral

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a Hot/Cold Kitchen environment and will routinely use standard kitchen equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen, and frequently required to stand for long periods and reach, lift, carry with hands and arms.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time non-exempt position. Flexibility on hours and weekends required.

Travel

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Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

Flying Food Group, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, prescription, drug coverage, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, commuter benefit, retirement program 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and pet insurance.