Expeditor

Abby’s Catering has been providing one-of-a-kind culinary and hospitality experience since

opening in 1980. Our customers are high profile passengers visiting or

residing in Houston. Celebrities, government officials, head of states,

secretaries, industry leaders, all traveling out of Houston aboard private,

corporate, and commercial aircrafts are part of Abby’s valued circle of

customers. Abby’s also provides exclusive gourmet delights for corporate

offices, private and corporate events as well as food service management

contracts.

Our

Expeditor is coordinating the production flow to ensure on time

deliveries to the highest customer satisfaction, what is the signature of

Abby’s Catering: On Time Delivery & Complete Orders!

We work in a fast-paced environment that requires elevated

levels of flexibility from the Expeditor. Early start hours may be required as

well as late hours. This is not a nine to five job, and our management team is

very eager and engaged to increase our market share. We’re a fast-growing

company that needs highly motivated and team players. The Expeditor is a hands-on

character that manages day to day challenges and covers shifts as needed.

Qualifications:

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Attention to detail, clear understanding of complete check of on

all orders to be expedited

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Flexible work hours, available to work early and late shifts,

weekends, and holidays

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Ownership of the assigned area: the Expeditor takes full

responsibility of his/her assigned area and manages the assembly and dispatch

of the orders during his/her shift

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Self-starter with willingness to improve the business processes

to the ultimate perfection

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Ability to manage inventory and FIFO

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Innovation and creativity to set Abby's apart from the

competition

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Customer relationship management to secure long lasting

partnerships

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Highly organized

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Food safety management (internal audits 90% pass, all

external audits pass - County, City etc.)

Requirements:

- Experience within the food service industry (fine

dining, high end events, cafeteria food concepts)

- Culinary / Food knowledge (culinary education is a big

plus)

- Experience with restaurant software applications: Point of

Sales systems

- Computer savvy (specifically Excel, QuickBooks)

- Good knowledge of food safety regulation for the

industry

- ServeSafe certified, or any other food safety

certification that is recognized by the local health department

- Customer service driven (ability to establish

positive and long-lasting relationships with the customer(s)

Responsibilities:

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Organize the sequence of orders for the shift

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Schedule and dispatch drivers for the shift to ensure on time

deliveries

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Making sure all orders are complete and checked item by item and

packaged to standards

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Ensuring that all food safety requirements are adhered to always

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Assign side jobs for drivers during down times

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Ensure workstations are clean, neat, and organized after shift

closing

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Help the delivery drivers as needed to bring out deliveries on

time

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Complete shopping lists, picking up items at designated vendors,

supermarkets etc.

This is a position that requires high flexibility, early start hours (as early as 3

AM), getting off normally around or before noon. Afternoon or late shifts are rare, the bulk is early mornings. 2 consecutive days off

The learning and training phase is extensive (2 - 3 months) and it must be a long

term commitment. Living close to our facility is almost a must (2700 Greens Rd., HOU, 77032).

Food knowledge is needed, a fine dining restaurant background would be ideal. 

It is all about assembling orders and dispatching them.

The top priorities for this candidate are:

· reliability

· commitment

· dedication to detail

We're strengthening our organization daily,

based on our 5 company core values:

Company Core Values:

(the easiest way to remember the seven company core

values)  CATCH

1.      Customer Driven

2.     

Accountability

3.     

Teamwork

4.     

Competitiveness

5.      Honesty

Memorize the five company core values!

Abby’s Aircraft Catering began in 1980 by providing individuals aboard their chartered, corporate and private executive aircraft with a fine dining experience. In addition to meeting the daily needs of multiple aviation requests for in-flight catering, Abby’s provides food service management for corporate and institutional restaurants throughout the southwest as well as catering countless events and banquets annually.