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
Employee Discounts
Paid holidays
Training and Development
Job Description
Abby's Catering is the longest-standing in-flight and corporate catering company based in Houston, proudly serving the Houston and Dallas Metro markets. The company specializes in chef-crafted cuisine utilizing locally sourced and sustainable ingredients, emphasizing exceptional service, impeccable food safety, and delivering a memorable customer experience with every flight. With a strong commitment to maintaining the highest standards in quality, safety, accountability, and teamwork, Abby's Catering has established a reputation for excellence in the industry. The company's operational philosophy revolves around integrity, responsibility, and continuous improvement, making it a trusted partner for airline catering needs in the region.
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Job Requirements
- 3+ years culinary leadership experience in high-volume environments
- ability to thrive in cold-room production as low as 36F for extended periods
- rotating shifts, weekends, and holiday availability required
- strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred
- ability to read and interpret airline plating instructions and batch recipes
- computer skills including Microsoft Office and basic production systems
- reliable, proactive, and able to work independently
- high school diploma or equivalent required
- culinary arts certificate or degree preferred
- aviation or airline catering experience a strong plus
- must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. - no sponsorship available
- food handler or food safety manager certification required (ServSafe or equivalent)
Job Qualifications
- high school diploma or equivalent
- culinary arts certificate or degree preferred
- 3+ years culinary leadership experience in high-volume environments
- ability to thrive in cold-room production as low as 36F for extended periods
- strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred
- ability to read and interpret airline plating instructions and batch recipes
- computer skills including Microsoft Office and basic production systems
- reliable, proactive, and able to work independently
- aviation or airline catering experience a strong plus
- food handler or food safety manager certification required (ServSafe or equivalent)
- legally authorized to work in the U.S. - no sponsorship available
Job Duties
- lead, train, and supervise culinary crews for high-performance execution
- conduct daily production meetings and coordinate prep priorities by flight schedules
- verify compliance with recipes, portion standards, and plating instructions
- deliver finished products on time to meet kitchen departure times for all flights
- control cost through portion control, waste reduction, FIFO rotation, and labor oversight
- provide food safety and plating technique training to front-line staff
- maintain a clean, organized production environment across all shifts
- promote teamwork, communication, and a positive work culture
- support menu launches, production tests, and special airline programs
- perform additional responsibilities assigned by the executive chef
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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