Quality Control Tech- PHX airport

PrimeFlight Aviation Services; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Catering Quality Control Technician position at PrimeFlight Aviation Services ensures every airline catering order is accurately prepared and meets airline specifications before departure. This role enforces quality, safety, and operational accuracy in the SkyCafe flight kitchen, serving as the final checkpoint before carts are released for transport.

You will verify items, monitor temperatures, labels, and equipment placement, and collaborate with drivers and kitchen staff to resolve

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Able to work onsite in an operational environment.
• Proficient in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Able to obtain airport and security clearances.
• Able to pass a background check and drug screen.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced, time-sensitive setting.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and safety standards.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willing to operate equipment such as forklifts and catering vehicles.
• Experience in airline catering, food production, or quality control preferred.
• Flexible to work nights, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and verify catering carts and flight setups to ensure all items present and meet airline specifications.
• Conduct quality checks on catering components including temperature, presentation, labeling, and equipment placement.
• Identify, document, and report discrepancies or defects, ensuring corrective action prior to departure.
• Confirm final counts and specifications with drivers and kitchen staff before carts are released.
• Support flight kitchen operations, including cart setup, staging, and movement as needed.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen staff, drivers, and leadership to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Respond to flight schedule changes and adjust quality checks to meet operational demands.
• Maintain compliance with all company safety, security, and food safety standards.
• Ensure proper use of PPE and adherence to workplace safety protocols.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Attention to detail

English communication

Safety compliance

PPE use

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Operational awareness

Quality mindset

Forklift/equipment operation

Job description

The Catering Quality Control Technician is responsible for verifying that all airline catering orders are accurately prepared and meet airline specifications prior to departure. This role ensures compliance with quality standards, food safety requirements, and operational accuracy within the SkyCafe flight kitchen. The Quality Control Technician serves as a final checkpoint to identify and resolve discrepancies before carts are released for transport to aircraft.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• · Inspect and verify catering carts and flight setups to ensure all required items are present and meet airline specifications
• · Conduct quality checks on all catering components, including food temperature, presentation, labeling, and equipment placement
• · Identify, document, and report discrepancies or defects, ensuring corrective action is taken prior to departure
• · Confirm final counts and specifications with drivers and kitchen staff before carts are released for transport
• · Support flight kitchen operations, including assisting with cart setup, staging, and movement as needed
• · Communicate effectively with kitchen staff, drivers, and operational leadership to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• · Respond to flight schedule changes and adjust quality checks to meet operational demands
• · Maintain compliance with all company safety, security, and food safety standards
• · Ensure proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and adherence to workplace safety protocols
• · Perform any additional duties as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS

• · 18 years of age or older
• · Eligible to work in the United States
• · Ability to work onsite and in operational environments
• · Communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking)
• · Ability to obtain and maintain required airport and security clearances
• · Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
• · Ability to work in a fast‑paced, time‑sensitive environment
• · Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and safety standards
• · Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• · Ability to follow safety procedures and food handling guidelines
• · Ability to operate equipment relevant to the position (e.g., forklifts, catering vehicles) preferred
• · Previous experience in airline catering, food production, quality control, or a related field preferred
• · Must be flexible to work nights, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements.

Compensation:

The pay rate listed on this post is what the company reasonably expects to pay for this position. However, individual compensation may vary based on factors including qualifications, skills, competencies, education, and experience.

PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at PrimeFlight Aviation Service, Inc. without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state/province, and local laws.

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