On-Site Food Safety & Compliance Specialist

SkyChefs; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyChefs in Portland, OR is seeking a Food Safety Specialist to ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, HACCP and our Global Quality Standards. The role focuses on maintaining an audit-ready environment and training team members in best practices across the operation.

As part of a fast-paced aviation catering network, you will support recordkeeping, GMP monitoring, and temperature controls while driving improvements in sanitation and food safety programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing, food safety, quality assurance, or regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of FDA, USDA, HACCP, sanitation standards, and food safety practices.
• Confidence in delivering training, presentations, and cross-functional communication.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to lead or support audits and inspections.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence and support teams at all levels.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and initiate all recordkeeping and KPIs for the Quality Department and GQS, including Food Safety and sanitation metrics.
• Daily monitor of GMPs for compliance.
• Verify cooler and freezer room temperatures for compliance.
• Perform environmental swabs and microbiological sampling, submitting to local lab for analysis.
• Obtain Chef Table samples to verify compliance to specification.
• Assist the Quality Manager in training and daily initiatives addressing quality, food safety, and sanitation issues to drive improvements.
• Conduct workstation inspections to verify HACCP documentation, specs, sanitizer, and temperatures.
• Conduct portion control weight checks to specifications.
• Conduct inspection checks (dispatch, galley, non-bonded, bonded, equipment).
• Verify HACCP logs and other documents daily.
• Create charts, trending reports, training materials and visuals.
• Maintain and train staff on Regulated Garbage Standards per USDA requirements.
• Support Jump-off (commissary) locations with oversight.
• Train hourly employees as needed.
• Perform other tasks as requested.

Skills

Food safety

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Audit readiness

Cross-functional communication

Attention to detail

Job description

SkyChefs in Portland, OR is seeking a Food Safety Specialist to ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, HACCP and our Global Quality Standards. The role focuses on maintaining an audit-ready environment and training team members in best practices across the operation.

As part of a fast-paced aviation catering network, you will support recordkeeping, GMP monitoring, and temperature controls while driving improvements in sanitation and food safety programs.