Quality Control Tech- PHX airport

PrimeFlight Aviation Services Inc.; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. is seeking a Catering Quality Control Technician to verify airline catering orders meet specifications before departure. This role ensures food safety, quality standards, and operational accuracy within the SkyCafe flight kitchen.

Responsibilities include inspecting carts, checking temperatures and labeling, documenting discrepancies, and ensuring proper counts with staff before release. Candidates must work nights/shifts as required and pass background checks.

Qualifications

• Effective communication in English (reading, writing, speaking) is required.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and safety standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
• Ability to work onsite and in operational environments.
• Ability to pass background and drug screening and obtain security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and verify catering carts and flight setups meet airline specifications.
• Conduct quality checks on food temperature, presentation, labeling, and equipment placement.
• Identify and document discrepancies and ensure corrective action before departure.
• Confirm final counts with drivers and kitchen staff before cart release.
• Support cart setup, staging, and movement as needed.
• Communicate with kitchen staff, drivers, and leadership to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Tools

Forklifts

Catering vehicles

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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