Food Quality Assurance Supervisor

Job Title:Food Quality Assurance Supervisor
Job Location:Portland-USA-97218
Work Location Type:On-Site
Salary Range:$73,646.

Since 1942, Sky Chefs has taken culinary excellence to new heights. As a trusted partner to the nation’s leading airlines and retailers, we proudly deliver millions of meals and exceptional service experiences every year across 43 sites throughout the United States. Built on a legacy of operational excellence, culinary expertise, and continuous innovation, we are committed to setting the industry standard in aviation culinary, airline services, last-mile logistics, and retail commerce.

From the kitchen to the runway, our teams work together to deliver quality, reliability, and service at every altitude. Our people are the heart of everything we do. At Sky Chefs, a career is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to grow, lead, and make an impact in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. Join America’s first, foremost, and finest and take your career to new heights.

As a Quality & Food Safety Supervisor, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring every meal meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and accuracy before reaching airline customers. In this dynamic leadership role, you'll partner closely with operations, quality, and leadership teams to uphold food safety programs, drive compliance, support audits, coach employees, and champion continuous improvement initiatives.

This is a highly visible, hands-on role where you'll lead from the front. You'll spend time on the production floor engaging with teams, solving real-time challenges, and helping deliver exceptional service while ensuring regulatory and customer expectations are consistently exceeded.

• Career Growth:
  We invest in your professional development and offer clear pathways for advancement.
• Competitive Salary + 401(k) Match – Secure your financial future
• Day 1 Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, AD&D
• Tuition Reimbursement – Invest in your professional development
• Exciting Perks:
  Free meals, free parking, and the opportunity to be part of an industry leader that’s setting new standards in airline hospitality.
• A Winning Culture:
  Collaborate with top-tier professionals and be part of a company that values innovation, teamwork, and excellence.
• Paid Time Off – Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holiday Pay
• Exclusive Perks – Membership to American Airlines Credit Union

• Make sure food and equipment are prepared correctly and delivered on time for every flight
• Ensure daily compliance with food safety and quality standards, including FDA, USDA, HACCP, and company guidelines
• Investigate quality or customer issues and help implement solutions to prevent repeat concerns
• Support ongoing improvements to processes, safety, and productivity
• Supervise daily activities within your assigned area and lead regular team meetings
• Schedule and manage staffing to meet productivity goals while controlling overtime
• Train and coach employees on food safety, hygiene, and proper handling procedures
• Partner with site leadership to stay audit‑ready at all times
• Keep documentation current and follow up on corrective actions
• Lead by example, reinforcing company values, teamwork, and accountability
• Participate in company programs focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, engineering or related fields is preferred
• Certified Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)
  Working knowledge in Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards is highly preferred
• One to three years of related work experience…