Abby’s Catering has been providing one-of-a-kind culinary and hospitality experience since opening in 1980. Our customers are high profile passengers visiting or residing in Houston. Celebrities, government officials, head of states, secretaries, industry leaders, all traveling out of Houston aboard private, corporate, and commercial aircrafts are part of Abby’s valued circle of customers. Abby’s also provides exclusive gourmet delights for corporate offices, private and corporate events as well as food service management contracts.

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Our Chefs ensure that Abby’s food creations are a ‘passport’ to a culinary journey of cultural and diverse preferences. Innovation, trend setting menus, highest customer satisfaction is the signature of Abby’s Catering. Our culinary team will make sure our customers enjoy an unforgettable dining experience while adhering to the highest food safety standards of the industry.

Reports to: Chef/Sous Chef/Executive Chef

To him/her report: Prep-Cooks, Helpers

Essential functions:

• Leadership, Management and Accountability
• Passionate about Gourmet Food
• Comply with all Food Safety rules and regulations
• Ability to read and execute corporate recipes
• Clean and Sanitize station as needed and at end of shift
• Keeping waste logs up-to-date for financial controlling review
• Complete all FSQ logs in real time with accordance with FSQ standards
• Follow working / batch recipes using the proper tools (e.g. scales, scoops etc.)

Company Core Values:

You must be willing to embrace our Company Core Values in the way you dedicate yourself to work:

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• Customer Service
• Accountability
• Teamwork
• Competitiveness
• Honesty

Our Mission:

"To continue to be the leading in-flight and corporate catering company serving the Houston & Dallas Metro market by using locally sourced and sustainable raw ingredients, providing the most memorable and personalized attention to detail all while maintaining a fiscally sound budget and complying with the highest food safety standards."

Requirements, but not limited to: This position requires flexible work schedules within a 24/7 work environment. The airline catering industry is a seasonal business and certain peak times of the year are black out periods for PTO (paid time off), e.g. year end, summer. This position requires experience in Leadership, Management, demanding Accountability and a high degree of Training and Teaching abilities, to lead the entire team to success ( highest product quality, highest productivity output, complying with all food safety rules and regulations).

Qualifications

• Be a self-starter who works independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication and leadership skills required
• Bilingual English / Spanish a plus
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Ability to read and interpret loading instructions, diagrams, and food menu specifications
• Highly flexible and analytical, pro-active team player
• Excellent knowledge of food and hygiene standards
• Must hold a valid Food Handlers Certificate, recognized by local authorities (e.g., SERV Safe).
• Meticulous time management skills with the ultimate attention to detail
• Airline Catering industry knowledge is a plus