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Flexjet

In-Flight Catering Coordinator

Cleveland, OH

$14.50 - $17.50/hr

Overall, the In-Flight Catering Coordinator is responsible for handling the ordering in-fight catering and confirmation processes for our internal and external customers. This position works closely ...

Flexjet

In-Flight Catering Coordinator

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$14.50 - $17.50/hr

Overall, the In-Flight Catering Coordinator is responsible for handling the ordering in-fight catering and confirmation processes for our internal and external customers. This position works closely ...

JCSI

Director of Transportation

Chicago, IL

$135K - $140K/yr

Director of Transportation -- Airline Catering O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | Chicago, IL Compensation : $135,000-$140,000 base + 20% annual incentive | Full-Time A leading global in-flight ...

Simos

Flight Checker

Gardena, CA · On-site

$17.50 - $22/hr

In-flight catering experience or previous employment at the airport is a plus Associate Requirements * HS Diploma or GED * Background Check * Able to Lift 75 pounds * Drug Test * Stand for Shift ...

JCSI

Director of Transportation

Des Plaines, IL

$135K - $140K/yr

Director of Transportation -- Airline Catering O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | Chicago, IL Compensation : $135,000-$140,000 base + 20% annual incentive | Full-Time A leading global in-flight ...

wearegat

Airline Catering Warehouse Agent

Seattle, WA · On-site

$18.25 - $22.25/hr

Sky Café is seeking dependable, detail-oriented, and safety-focused Commissary Warehouse Agents to support daily flight catering operations. In this role, you will be responsible for building and ...

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As of Jul 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for flight catering in the United States is $28.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $28.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive in Flight Catering, you need knowledge of food safety regulations, meal preparation, and logistics coordination, typically supported by food handling certifications. Familiarity with kitchen equipment, inventory management systems, and airline-specific packaging standards is also important. Attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines are valuable soft skills in this field. These skills and qualities are crucial to ensure the safe, timely, and accurate delivery of high-quality meals for airline passengers.

What is a Flight Catering job?

A Flight Catering job involves preparing, packaging, and delivering food and beverages for airline passengers and crew. Workers in this field ensure meals meet airline standards, dietary requirements, and hygiene regulations. Responsibilities may include kitchen operations, menu planning, food safety compliance, and logistics coordination. This role requires teamwork, attention to detail, and adherence to strict schedules to ensure timely delivery for departing flights.

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Flight Catering staff often work in commercial kitchens located near airports, where shift work is common to align with flight schedules, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays. Teams usually work together to prepare, package, and load meals onto aircraft within strict time frames, so the environment can be fast-paced and physically demanding. There is a strong emphasis on hygiene, food safety, and teamwork due to the high volume of meals produced and the need for precise coordination. This role offers valuable experience in large-scale food production, and strong performers may find opportunities to advance to supervisory or managerial positions within catering operations.

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In-Flight Catering Coordinator

In-Flight Catering Coordinator

Flexjet

Cleveland, OH

$14.50 - $17.50/hr

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Re-posted 29 days ago

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Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

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Job description

Flexjet is currently seeking a qualified candidate to join our Operations team as an In-Flight Catering Coordinator at our state-of-the-art facility in Cleveland, Ohio. Overall, the In-Flight Catering Coordinator is responsible for handling the ordering in-fight catering and confirmation processes for our internal and external customers. This position works closely with several departments within Operations and plays an integral role in maintaining relationships with all of our vendors and flight crews across the network.

Responsibilities

  • Handle a high volume of in-person, telephone, and email correspondence from an extensive variety of Operations Control and external contacts.
  • Order and confirm all daily in-flight catering.
  • Communicate to flight crews, team members, and vendors related to items that may impact all catering services transactions.
  • Trouble-shoot potential service deviations because of flight schedule changes and proactively address to avoid disservice.
  • Placing last minute orders with vendors such as door dash or grub hub
  • Conduct various accounting related tasks including tracking, monitoring, and validating in-flight catering invoices and credit card transactions.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of company products and programs.
  • Work closely with third party catering vendors to ensure expectations are met.
  • Possess the ability to interpret specific food and beverage industry and aviation catering information as it pertains to all daily tasks assigned.
  • Provide daily quality assurance of all in-flight catering related transactions.
  • Provide world-class service with every interaction held with all constituents.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned by Manager.

Qualifications

  • Associates degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; 1-2 years of customer service experience in a luxury service environment and/or food and beverage related hospitality industry.
  • Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and the aptitude to learn customized company software programs.
  • Candidate should work well in a fast-paced environment and be flexible to the changing needs of the business.
  • Must be detail oriented and able to work productively, independently or within a team.
  • Excellent oral/written communication and problem resolution skills are required.
  • Successful candidate will maintain a high level of professionalism while multi-tasking various real time customer and catering services transaction demands in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal/written, and presentation skills are necessary.
  • Flexjet is a 365/24/7 operation and candidate must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

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