Driver/ Flight coordinator - Full-time / Part-time

Flight Coordinator  
Abby's Catering - Houston, TX 
$13-16 an hour depending on qualification

Are you looking to be part of a growing and dynamic high end culinary company? Do you love a challenging fast paced work environment?
We have an immediate opening for dedicated hard-working creative professionals to join our catering company. Located at IAH "George Bush International Airport", Abby's Catering provides food products to high end aviation customers and we're looking for the best Flight Coordinator in Airline Catering.

Responsibilities:

• Must be eligible for a Houston Airport System ID card (e.g. pass 10 years federal background check, pass several tests for airport specific rules and regulations)
• Valid driver license with driving experience is a prerequisite, CDL class B is a big plus
• 1-2 years of experience in high end customer service environment
• Excellent presentation and communication
• Fluent English speaker, Spanish speaking is a big plus
• Ability to read and interpret loading instructions, diagrams and food menu specifications; being well versed in Microsoft Office
• Highly flexible and analytical, pro-active player
• Good knowledge of food and hygiene standards, valid Food Handler Certificate is a must (e.g. ServSafe)
• Meticulous time manager with the ultimate attention to detail
• Good supervision/training skills for associated staff that helps loading the flight catering; e.g. drivers and helpers
• Job description includes partially working in cold room environment and physical work like pushing carts and lifting light weight items on a daily basis

The Flight Coordinator is representing the company to the flight crew(s). First responsibility is the pre-flight check inside the production facility to make sure the catering for the assigned flight(s) is assembled according to the airlines order and company standards. The second responsibility is to hand over the flight catering to each flight crew on board of the aircraft, making sure all catering is loaded according to the airline's request. The third responsibility is to prepare all necessary paperwork for the next day flight(s) so the production departments have all relevant information for the next day production. He/She ensures:

• That all products are loaded to Customer specifications and to Abby's Standards
• That the handover to the crew is done in the most professional and friendly, personalized way
• That all interaction with the flight crew(s) or airport station personal is done in a perfect manner and that Abby's Catering customer services outmatch all competition
• The delivery is on-time and complete; all process deadlines are fulfilled
• Information and data delivered to the production is accurate and no wastage or overprovisioning occurs
• Helping training and grooming associated staff that interacts with flight crews and airport station personal; e.g. drivers and helper

Company Core Values: 
You must be willing to embrace the C.O.R.E values of the company by sharing them in the way you live your life:

• Honesty
• Team Player
• Professionalism
• Customer Driven
• Accountable
• Can Do Attitude
• Competitive

Benefits: 
* Two weeks paid vacation after one year
* Employee Referral Bonus $250 (paid after 6 months of the new hire's employment)
* Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
* Free employee meals
* Rewarding and fast paced workplace environment
* Personal gratification to work in such a niche business
* Yearly reviews, raises and year-end bonus potential all based on merit and job performance

Our Mission: 
"To continue to be the leading in-flight and corporate catering company serving the Houston Metro market by using locally sourced and sustainable raw ingredients, providing the MOST memorable and personalized attention to detail all while maintaining a fiscally sound budget."

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $13-16 an hour depending on qualification

Job Location:

• Houston, TX 77032

Required education:

• High school or equivalent
• Culinary School preferred
• ServSafe Food Handler Certificate
• CDL class B is a big plus

Required experience:

• Flight Coordinator: 2 years of high end customer service