Food Safety & Quality Assurance Trainee

gategourmet; Schiphol; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Holiday allowance 8%

Year-end bonus 8.33%

Travel allowance

On-site meals

Career development

Multicultural environment

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Gate Gourmet is seeking a Management Trainee to join its airline catering operations. This entry-level program develops future leaders through structured training, hands-on operations, and cross-functional rotations in food production, quality assurance, logistics, safety, auditing, and people management.

The role supports HACCP/ISO 22000 compliance and contributes to maintaining FSMS, while offering career development opportunities within Gate Group in a multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in food safety, quality management, food technology, or a related field.
• Fresh graduate or up to 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Internship or work experience within hospitality, food service, aviation, or manufacturing is considered an advantage.
• Strong interest in food safety, quality assurance, and operational excellence.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the monitoring and implementation of HACCP and FSMS programs to ensure compliance with internal and external food safety standards.
• Maintaining and continuously improving the HACCP/ISO 22000 system by updating procedures, work instructions, checklists, and other quality documentation.
• Conducting monthly internal self‑audits, preparing reports, and coordinating corrective and preventive actions where necessary.
• Reviewing, organizing, and maintaining food safety records to ensure they are audit‑ready and easily accessible during internal and external inspections.
• Identifying non‑conformities and supporting the Quality Assurance team in coaching and guiding employees and managers to improve compliance and operational performance.
• Participating in supplier audits when required, helping to ensure suppliers meet Gate Gourmet's food safety and quality expectations.
• As part of the Quality Assurance team, you will help maintain and improve our quality and food safety standards across the operation.
• You role also includes assisting with hygiene and food safety training, coaching operational teams on quality standards, investigating customer complaints, and helping implement corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

English (Fluent)

Dutch (Fluent)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in food safety/quality management/food technology or related field

Job description

Gate Gourmet is seeking a Management Trainee to join its airline catering operations. This entry-level program develops future leaders through structured training, hands-on operations, and cross-functional rotations in food production, quality assurance, logistics, safety, auditing, and people management.

The role supports HACCP/ISO 22000 compliance and contributes to maintaining FSMS, while offering career development opportunities within Gate Group in a multicultural environment.