Food Safety Specialist

LSG Sky Chefs•Phoenix, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Safety Specialist ensures compliance with major food safety and regulatory standards, including FDA, USDA, HACCP, and SkyChefs’ Global Quality Standards (GQS). The role helps maintain a safe, clean, and audit-ready environment while training and supporting employees in food safety best practices. The specialist works with Operations, Culinary, and other teams to maintain high-quality production standards and promote a positive, safety-focused culture.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, HACCP, and company food safety standards.
Conduct GQS Internal Hygiene Process Audits to support continuous improvement.
Monitor sanitation, food handling, temperature control, and documentation practices.
Lead training sessions on quality, hygiene, and food safety topics.
Prepare presentations and reports for leadership and cross-functional teams.
Support root-cause investigations and corrective action plans.
Partner with Operations, Culinary, and other internal teams to maintain high-quality production standards.
Build relationships across the facility to promote a positive, safety-focused culture.