Driver Abby’s Catering – Houston, TX compensation per 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 safest catering high loader driver.
Qualifications:
- 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)
- Safety is number ONE! Ramp Safety on the airport is the highest priority!
- Valid driver license with driving experience is a prerequisite;CDL class B preferred
- 1-2 years of truck driving experience (35,000 lbs GVW)
- Valid driver license with driving experience is a prerequisite
- Excellent presentation and communication
- Fluent in English, bilingual Spanish speaking is a big plus
- Highly flexible and analytical, pro-active player
- Good knowledge of food safety standards, valid Food Handler Certificate is a must (ServSafe)
- Meticulous time manager with the ultimate attention to detail, NO aircraft departure delays due to catering delivery!
- Job description includes partially working in cold room environment and physical work like pushing carts and lifting weight on a daily basis
The catering high loader driver pre-inspects his/her truck and loads the catering provision at the catering facility according to the company’s instructions and diagrams. The catering load has to be checked off for completeness. After, the trucks are sealed by a security company and the driver drives thru the security gates into the airport’s sterile area and performs the aircraft catering provision according to all ramp safety requirements. The catering high loader lifts up to height of aircraft door and the exchange of food and equipment carts is performed by the driver. When catering operation is completed driver returns to base, offloads and sanitizes his/her truck and assists with internal tasks in the catering facility (e.g. assembling equipment carts, sorting/polishing catering equipment, restocking merchandise etc.). He/she ensures:
- That all products are loaded to Customer specifications and to Abby’s Standards
- That the catering operation runs under the highest airport safety standards
- That the exchange of the catering delivery is done in the most professional and efficient 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
- That all auxiliary tasks that are assigned are completed with the highest productivity level and accuracy and detail
Company Core Values:
Abby’s Catering strongly promotes and cultivates its company’s core values. It is necessary for all employees to internalize such five company core values.
By living these five company core values we’re creating a very strong company culture, building extremely creative and productive teams, that will increase the company’s’ efficiency, growth and consequently guarantee our competitiveness and employments.
(the easiest way to remember the five company core values) CATCH:
- Customer Driven
- Accountability
- Teamwork
- Competitiveness
- Honesty
Benefits
- One week paid vacation after one year
- Employee Referral Bonus
- 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
- Depending on the experience
Job Location:
- Houston, TX 77032
Required education:
- High school or equivalent
- ServSafe Food Handler Certificate
- CDL class B preferred
Required experience:
- Commercial Driver: 1 year
Required license or certification:
- CDL Class B
BENEFITS
- Competitive wages
- Company-paid vacation (after one year FT)
- Fun, energetic work environment
