Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $60,000.00 - $65,000.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
overtime pay
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
Job Description
Abby's Catering is a well-established leader in the in-flight and corporate catering industry within the Houston and Dallas Metro markets. As the longest-standing catering company in Houston, Abby's Catering specializes in high-volume, chef-executed airline catering, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to precision, consistency, food safety, and timely delivery. The company prides itself on a foundation of structure, discipline, and teamwork, aiming to provide exceptional food experiences by flawlessly executing approved menus every flight, every day. This dedication to excellence has positioned Abby's Catering as a trusted partner in the airline catering sector, recognized for its reliability and high standards.
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Job Requirements
- Minimum 3+ years of culinary leadership experience in high-volume, structured environments
- Proven ability to work in process-driven, recipe-controlled production operations
- Ability to thrive in cold-room production environments (as low as 36F) for extended periods
- Availability for rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
- Bilingual English/Spanish required (verbal communication for team leadership)
- Ability to read and interpret airline recipes, plating instructions, and batch production guides
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office and production systems)
- Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Culinary Arts certificate or degree preferred
- Airline or aviation catering experience strongly preferred
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship available)
- Food Handler / Food Safety Manager Certification required (ServSafe or equivalent)
Job Qualifications
- Minimum 3+ years of culinary leadership experience in high-volume, structured environments
- Proven ability to work in process-driven, recipe-controlled production operations
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
- Bilingual English/Spanish required (verbal communication for team leadership)
- Ability to read and interpret airline recipes, plating instructions, and batch production guides
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office and production systems)
- Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Culinary Arts certificate or degree preferred
- Airline or aviation catering experience strongly preferred
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship available)
- Food Handler / Food Safety Manager Certification required (ServSafe or equivalent)
Job Duties
- Lead, train, and supervise culinary teams to execute standardized menus without deviation
- Execute approved recipes, batch instructions, portion standards, and plating guides exactly as written
- Coordinate daily production priorities based on flight schedules and kitchen departure times
- Verify compliance with recipes, specs, and airline presentation requirements
- Ensure finished products are delivered on time for all kitchen departure deadlines
- Control food costs through portion accuracy, FIFO rotation, waste reduction, and labor oversight
- Provide hands-on coaching to reinforce recipe compliance and execution discipline
- Maintain clean, organized production areas across all shifts
- Promote teamwork, accountability, and clear communication
- Support menu rollouts, production tests, and airline programs as designed-not modified
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Chef
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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