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LSG Sky Chefs

Food Safety Technician

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $21.00 - $29.13
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
Career advancement opportunities

Job Description

LSG Sky Chefs is one of the world's largest airline catering and hospitality providers, renowned for its outstanding reputation and dynamic approach within the industry. Recognized as the "Airline Caterer of the Year in North America" for both 2023 and 2024, the company is committed to excellence and innovation. With a strong workforce driven by highly talented and dedicated employees, LSG Sky Chefs consistently delivers exceptional culinary experiences and outstanding service to its clients and their passengers across North and Latin America. The company prides itself on maintaining the highest standards in food safety, quality assurance, and customer satisfaction, making... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Experience in food production or food safety
  • Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office
  • Ability to work early morning shifts from 4am to 12:30pm, Sunday to Thursday
  • Ability to work in cold environments
  • Ability to lift or push up to 25 pounds
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Willingness to work weekends and holidays as needed
  • Detail oriented
  • Ability to work independently
  • Physical ability to walk extensively on the facility floor
  • Availability to handle compliance issues promptly

Job Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent food industry experience
  • Preferably experience in food science, nutrition science, chemistry, microbiology
  • Proficient in using computer and basic software such as Microsoft Office
  • Ability to create and maintain trending charts and SOPs
  • Experience using calculator, weight scales, thermometers, ATP testing equipment, mechanical food portioning and processing equipment
  • Detail oriented
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and self-start
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work in cold environment (less than 40°F)
  • Ability to lift or 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

Job Duties

  • Maintain and initiate all recordkeeping and key performance indicators pertinent to the Quality Department including Food Safety, Sanitation, Regulatory Agencies (County Health, State Health Dept., and FDA), internal and airline customers
  • Daily monitor of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) for compliance
  • Verify coolers and freezer room temperature for compliance
  • Perform environmental swabs and microbiological sampling, submit 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
  • Monitor night sanitation work
  • Train hourly employees as needed
  • Perform other tasks as requested
  • Spend 80% of time walking around the facility floor with open availability to handle compliance issues including weekends and holidays as required

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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