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Abby's Catering

Sous Chef Private Aviation

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $43,100.00 - $58,100.00
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Flexible Schedule
Career Development

Job Description

Abby's Catering has been a premier provider of culinary and hospitality services since its inception in 1980. Located in Houston, this distinguished catering company has earned a reputation for delivering exceptional gourmet experiences to a high-profile clientele. Their customers include celebrities, government officials, heads of state, secretaries, and industry leaders who frequently travel through Houston aboard private, corporate, and commercial aircraft. Abby's Catering also extends its services beyond in-flight catering by offering exclusive gourmet delights for corporate offices, private and corporate events, as well as food service management contracts. Their dedication to culinary excellence and personalized service has positioned Abby's... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Experience in leadership, management, demanding accountability and a high degree of training and teaching abilities to lead the entire team to success
  • Flexible work schedules within a 24/7 work environment
  • Ability to work rotating shifts including holidays, weekends and overtime as needed
  • Willingness to work during peak seasonal times with blackout periods for paid time off such as year-end and summer
  • Ability to comply with all food safety rules and regulations
  • Practical experience in scheduling and managing labor costs
  • Competent in delegating tasks to team members
  • Authorized to work legally in the United States without sponsorship
  • Must hold a valid Food Protection Manager Certificate
  • Possess culinary degree or equivalent experience
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Proactive and able to work independently
  • Ability to work in cold environments consistently
  • Ability to operate Microsoft Office and internal systems
  • Strong understanding of HAACP and food hygiene standards

Job Qualifications

  • Be a self-starter who works independently with minimal supervision
  • Able to work in a cold environment (41 F cold room) daily for an extended amount of time
  • Ability to work rotating shifts, including holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed
  • Strong organizational, analytical, communication and leadership skills required
  • 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
  • Being well versed in Microsoft Office
  • Being able to learn and master our processes and systems
  • Highly flexible and analytical, pro-active team player
  • Excellent knowledge of food and hygiene standards
  • Must hold a valid Food Protection Manager Certificate, recognized by local authorities (e.g., SERV Safe)
  • Strong knowledge of HAACP procedures
  • Meticulous time management skills with the ultimate attention to detail
  • Culinary degree
  • Airline catering industry knowledge is a plus

Job Duties

  • Leadership, management and accountability
  • Passionate about gourmet food
  • Understanding of a variety of international cuisines
  • Comply with all food safety rules and regulations
  • Scheduling the team according to production volumes and inputting schedules into the scheduling system along with managing labor dollars
  • Ability to delegate jobs tasks to cooks, prep cooks and helpers
  • Requisitioning food and products needed for production
  • Prepare items in accordance to production sheets
  • Recipe execution and adherence
  • Control overproduction and keep wastage to a minimum
  • Partner with cold kitchens, validate production and complete missing items as needed
  • Managing and completing in real time all FSQ documents
  • Keeping waste logs up-to-date for financial controlling review
  • Follow working / batch recipes using the proper tools (e.g. scales, scoops etc.)
  • Develop and train the technical skills of all team members of all levels to achieve the highest quality and productivity for the entire production
  • Control labor and overtime costs

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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