ABOUT ABBY’S CATERING

Abby’s Catering has proudly served the aviation industry since 1980, delivering premium in-flight catering for commercial airlines, private aviation, VIP travelers, and corporate clients. Every meal represents our commitment to exceptional quality, food safety, and personalized service. We succeed because every team member understands that accuracy, urgency, and teamwork matter on every order. 

• Department: Operations / Flight Assembly 
• Reports To: Lead Expo / Operations Supervisor
• Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time 
• Schedule: Early Morning Shift (Typical hours: 3:00 AM - 11:30 AM). Weekends, holidays, and overtime may be required based on flight schedules.
  

Our Mission

To remain the leading in-flight and corporate catering company serving the Houston and Dallas Metro markets by using locally sourced and sustainable ingredients, providing personalized attention to detail, maintaining the highest food safety standards, and operating within a fiscally responsible budget. 

Our CATCH Core Values

Customer Service - Exceed expectations with every order.
Accountability - Own quality, safety, and results.
Teamwork - Work together to achieve operational excellence.
Competitiveness - Continuously improve and deliver excellence.
Honesty - Act with integrity and professionalism every day.

Position Summary

• The Junior Expo is responsible for ensuring every customer order is accurately assembled, packaged, verified, and dispatched according to Abby’s Catering quality standards and customer specifications. 
• Working in a fast-paced aviation catering environment, this position serves as a critical link between production, logistics, and delivery teams to ensure flights depart with complete and accurately prepared catering orders.
  

Success in this role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, urgency, and the ability to perform under strict time deadlines.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assemble and package customer orders according to production tickets and client specifications.
• Verify every order for completeness, presentation, labeling, and accuracy before release.
• Inspect packaging to ensure products are protected and presentation standards are met.
• Coordinate with production teams to ensure all items are available and prepared on schedule.
• Monitor flight departure timelines and prioritize orders accordingly.
• Communicate shortages, substitutions, discrepancies, or quality concerns immediately to leadership.
• Assist with loading and staging orders for delivery.
• Safely operate company vehicles when assigned to transport customer orders.
• Maintain inventory of packaging materials and notify leadership of low stock levels.
• Keep workstations clean, organized, and compliant with food safety standards.
• Follow all HACCP, GMP, sanitation, and company food safety procedures.
• Support other departments during high-volume production periods.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in food service, catering, warehouse, hospitality, or logistics preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required.
• Valid Texas Food Handler Certificate required (or ability to obtain before employment).
• Basic computer or tablet skills preferred.
• Airline catering experience is a plus but not required.
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining communication with the team.
• Ability to prioritize multiple orders under tight deadlines.
• Professional communication skills.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to assist wherever needed.
• Commitment to quality, food safety, and customer satisfaction.
  

Work Environment

• Fast-paced aviation catering operation with strict production deadlines.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling throughout the shift.
• Regular exposure to refrigerated and production environments.
• Weekend, holiday, and overtime work may be required based on operational demands.
  
  

Physical Requirements 

The employee must be able to: 

• Stand and walk for extended periods. Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds. 
• Push and pull loaded carts weighing up to 100 pounds. 
• Bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and climb as needed. 
• Work in refrigerated environments for extended periods. 
• Safely operate company vehicles when required.   

The successful Junior Expo consistently demonstrates: 

• 100% commitment to order accuracy. 
• On-time completion of assigned production responsibilities. 
• Compliance with all food safety and sanitation standards. 
• Professional communication and teamwork. 
• Reliability, accountability, and flexibility. 
• Consistent embodiment of Abby’s CATCH Core Values in every interaction.