
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $65,492.00 - $81,865.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
401(k)
Paid vacation
Tuition Reimbursement
Free Meals
Free parking
Job Description
SkyChefs, established in 1942, is a premier company specializing in aviation culinary services and airline catering. With over 43 locations across the United States, SkyChefs is renowned for delivering millions of high-quality meals annually to leading airlines and retailers. The organization prides itself on a legacy of operational excellence, culinary expertise, and continuous innovation, setting industry standards in aviation culinary, airline services, last-mile logistics, and retail commerce. Known for its commitment to quality, reliability, and outstanding service, SkyChefs creates memorable experiences from kitchen preparation to runway delivery. The company emphasizes a collaborative and fast-paced work environment where team members are valued as the core of its success. Careers at SkyChefs represent growth, leadership opportunities, and the chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic sector.
The Food Operations Supervisor role at SkyChefs is a critical leadership position based in Portland, USA. This on-site position offers a competitive salary range of $65,491.77 to $81,864.70 and focuses on ensuring smooth kitchen operations. The supervisor leads a diverse team through clear communication, motivational leadership, and hands-on involvement to maintain high-quality food standards and ensure timely preparation for airline meal services. Responsibilities include monitoring kitchen staffing, supply inventories, scheduling, and quality controls to prevent operational delays and uphold stringent food safety regulations including HACCP, OSHA, USDA, and allergen controls. The role also demands continuous process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing production efficiency and safety compliance in a fast-paced environment. The Food Operations Supervisor fosters teamwork by conducting daily meetings and collaborating closely with other departments such as production leads and warehouse teams. Candidates who excel in this position exhibit strong leadership skills, operational expertise in food production or manufacturing, and a passion for maintaining impeccable quality and safety standards within a unionized or team-oriented environment. SkyChefs offers an excellent benefits package from day one, including medical, dental, vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, free meals, and parking, combined with ample career advancement opportunities within a global company.
The Food Operations Supervisor role at SkyChefs is a critical leadership position based in Portland, USA. This on-site position offers a competitive salary range of $65,491.77 to $81,864.70 and focuses on ensuring smooth kitchen operations. The supervisor leads a diverse team through clear communication, motivational leadership, and hands-on involvement to maintain high-quality food standards and ensure timely preparation for airline meal services. Responsibilities include monitoring kitchen staffing, supply inventories, scheduling, and quality controls to prevent operational delays and uphold stringent food safety regulations including HACCP, OSHA, USDA, and allergen controls. The role also demands continuous process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing production efficiency and safety compliance in a fast-paced environment. The Food Operations Supervisor fosters teamwork by conducting daily meetings and collaborating closely with other departments such as production leads and warehouse teams. Candidates who excel in this position exhibit strong leadership skills, operational expertise in food production or manufacturing, and a passion for maintaining impeccable quality and safety standards within a unionized or team-oriented environment. SkyChefs offers an excellent benefits package from day one, including medical, dental, vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, free meals, and parking, combined with ample career advancement opportunities within a global company.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in food production, manufacturing, distribution or related fields
- strong leadership and team management skills
- knowledge of food safety regulations including HACCP, OSHA, USDA
- excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
- ability to manage schedules, inventory, and labor costs effectively
- physical ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- willingness to work on-site in Portland, USA
Job Qualifications
- Proven leadership experience with 2+ years as a supervisor in food production, manufacturing, distribution, or meal prep facilities
- hands-on management style comfortable engaging directly with staff and resolving issues in real time
- operational expertise skilled in scheduling, inventory management, labor planning, and production flow
- industry knowledge in airline catering, meal kit production, or large-scale food operations preferred
- regulatory awareness including familiarity with HACCP, OSHA, USDA, FDA, and allergen control protocols
- prior experience supervising in a unionized environment is a plus
Job Duties
- Lead with purpose: guide, motivate, and develop your team to consistently meet and exceed performance goals
- drive production excellence: ensure meals are prepped, portioned, and assembled to gold standard specifications including FIFO, allergen control, HACCP compliance, quality checks with scales and sample plates
- innovate and improve: drive process enhancements, safety initiatives, and compliance with industry regulations such as HACCP, OSHA, USDA
- optimize operations: manage schedules, labor productivity, and costs to ensure efficiency in a fast-paced production environment
- inspire teamwork: host daily team meetings to foster collaboration and align performance and safety goals
- collaborate across teams: partner with fellow supervisors, production leads, and warehouse teams to ensure seamless operations
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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