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Abby's Catering

Garde Manger / Cold Food Associate 1

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $14.00 - $16.00
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
flexible schedules
overtime pay

Job Description

Abby's Catering is a prestigious culinary and hospitality establishment located at 2700 Greens Road, Houston, Texas, adjacent to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Since its inception in 1980, Abby's has been renowned for providing one-of-a-kind culinary experiences combined with exceptional hospitality services. The company prides itself on serving a distinguished clientele, including high-profile passengers such as celebrities, government officials, heads of state, secretaries, and industry leaders who travel through Houston aboard private, corporate, and commercial aircraft. This unique market niche demands the highest standards of quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, which Abby's Catering has consistently delivered for over four decades.

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Job Requirements

  • Experience in providing the highest product quality
  • Experience in achieving highest productivity output
  • Ability to comply with all food safety rules and regulations
  • Flexible work schedules within a 24/7 work environment
  • Able to work rotating shifts including holidays, weekends, and overtime
  • Willingness to work in extreme cold conditions (35-40 degrees)
  • Valid Food Protection Certificate
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Job Qualifications

  • Be a self-starter
  • Able to work in a cold environment (38 F cold room) daily for an extended amount of time
  • Ability to work rotating shifts, including holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed
  • Bilingual English / Spanish (for verbal communication only)
  • 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 Protection 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

Job Duties

  • Follow established rules of each unit for entry to building and work areas, properly attired and in compliance with HACCP/GMP guidelines for personal hygiene and observe security precautions as mandated by unit management
  • Read instructional charts or diagrams to determine amount and kind of foods and supplies to be packaged or assembled
  • Comply with all HACCP/GMP and proper food handling policies and procedures
  • Portion and garnish hot cooked foods, such as meat and vegetables, into individual serving dishes
  • Inspect dispensed items for contamination by foreign bodies
  • Properly return food for storage or dispose of unused food items or supplies to proper storage facility for future use with adherence to dating and rotation schedule
  • Remove pans or trays of portioned salads, desserts, rolls, cream, and other cold food items from refrigerator or pantry, and place at appropriate station for tray assembly counter/tables to facilitate assembly of meal trays

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location