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Abby's Catering, established in 1980, is a leading culinary and hospitality service provider in Houston, Texas. Specializing in high-end catering services, Abby's caters to a distinguished clientele that includes celebrities, government officials, heads of state, secretaries, and industry leaders. These clients frequently travel through Houston via private, corporate, and commercial aircraft, making Abby's Catering a trusted partner for premium in-flight dining experiences. Beyond aircraft catering, Abby's also offers exclusive gourmet food options for corporate offices, private and corporate events, and manages food service contracts with a focus on excellence and personalized attention to detail. Operating with an unwavering commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, Abby's Catering has earned a reputation for innovation and trendsetting menus that reflect a diverse range of culinary cultures and preferences. The company stands out for its dedication to food safety standards, ensuring that all offerings meet or exceed industry regulations. The environment is fast-paced, requiring a versatile, passionate, and highly skilled culinary team eager to provide unforgettable dining experiences. The role of Cook at Abby's Catering is crucial in maintaining the company’s reputation for delivering gourmet and culturally diverse food creations. Reporting directly to the Chef, Sous Chef, or Executive Chef, and overseeing Prep Cooks and Helpers, the Cook plays a vital leadership and management role within the culinary team. This position demands passion for gourmet food, compliance with all food safety rules and regulations, and the ability to meticulously read and execute corporate recipes. The Cook ensures cleanliness and sanitation throughout the work shift and at its conclusion, maintains accurate waste logs as part of the company's financial control system, and completes all Food Safety and Quality (FSQ) logs in real time to adhere to strict standards. Abby's Catering core values are encapsulated in the acronym CATCH, standing for Customer Service, Accountability, Teamwork, Competitiveness, and Honesty. These values are fundamental to every employee's approach to their work, fostering a collaborative, transparent, and customer-focused culture. The company mission emphasizes leadership in the in-flight and corporate catering market within the Houston and Dallas Metro areas by sourcing local and sustainable ingredients, offering personalized service, maintaining fiscal responsibility, and upholding the highest levels of food safety. This position requires flexibility to work within a 24/7 rotating schedule typical to the airline catering industry, which is seasonal and includes peak periods during which paid time off is restricted. The Cook must possess strong leadership qualities, accountability, and the ability to train and mentor the culinary team to achieve excellence in product quality and productivity. Overall, this is an exciting opportunity for culinary professionals who thrive in a demanding, high-stakes environment and aspire to contribute to a top-tier catering company known for its gourmet culinary artistry and impeccable service.

• Flexible work schedule within a 24/7 work environment
• experience in leadership, management, and accountability
• high degree of training and teaching abilities
• ability to comply with all food safety rules and regulations
• willingness to work during peak seasonal blackout periods for paid time off
• ability to lead the entire culinary team to ensure highest product quality and productivity