Cook 2 (Prep Cook)

Cook 2 (Prep Cook)

Energy Corridor, TX

Description

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 Chefs ensure that Abby's food creations are a passport' to a culinary journey of cultural and diverse preferences. Innovation, trend setting menus, highest customer satisfaction is the signature of Abby's Catering. Our culinary team will make sure our customers enjoy an unforgettable dining experience while adhering to the highest food safety standards of the industry.

Position: Deli/Cold Foods Cook

Following directions, recipes, and specifications always

Completing Food Safety documentations daily

Supporting the team to complete production

Ensuring that all standards for food safety and quality are consistently met or exceeded.

Keep all storage areas above hygiene standards and guarantee proper product rotation.

Control overproduction and keep wastage to a minimum.

Team player with a positive attitude, creative, leading by example, articulate, and energetic.

Excellent communications skills with same level team partners and senior management

Ensure smooth and efficient production flow to meet all Kitchen Ready Times always.

Detailed oriented with key focus on quality assurance and food safety compliance.

Must be able to display strong knowledge of culinary technique and work at a high rate of completion.

Assist in completing preparation, cooking meals and presenting meals.

Ability to work various kitchen equipment.

Must be able to display knowledge of HCAP Cooling Procedures

Experience or knowledge of food ingredients, preparation and cooking techniques, and attractive food presentation.

Reports to: Executive Chef

Essential functions:

Accountability

Passionate about Gourmet Food

Comply with all Food Safety rules and regulations.

Control overproduction and keep wastage to a minimum.

Follow working / batch recipes using the proper tools (e.g. scales, scoops etc.)

Be a self-starter who works independently with minimal supervision.

Skill or experience performing culinary knife techniques.

Ability to work AM to midafternoon shifts, including 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.

Highly flexible and pro-active team player

Excellent knowledge of food and hygiene standards

Must hold a valid Food Handlers Certificate, recognized by local authorities (e.g., SERV Safe).

Meticulous time management skills with the ultimate attention to detail

3+ years of deli or cold food production is a must.

Company Core Values:

You must be willing to embrace our Company Core Values in the way you dedicate yourself to work:

CATCH

Customer Service

Accountability

Teamwork

Competitiveness

Honesty

Our Mission:

"To continue to be the leading in-flight and corporate catering company serving the Houston & Dallas 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 and complying with the highest food safety standards."

Requirements

Requirements, but not limited to: This position requires flexible work schedules within a 24/7 work environment. The airline catering industry/Corporate Catering is a business that will meet the needs of our clients. This position requires experience in Leadership, demanding Accountability and a high degree of Training and Teaching abilities, to lead the entire team to success ( highest product quality, highest productivity output, complying with all food safety rules and regulations).

Qualifications:

Passion for gourmet food and providing the ultimate in customer experience.

Creative mind, making sure Abby's gourmet food products are setting us apart from the competition.

The work schedule requires flexibility, availability on weekends and holidays.

Must possess strong culinary skills in both hot and cold preparations.

Fluent in reading and speaking Englis is a must

Must possess a Food Safety Certification that is valid and recognized by the local authorities.

Proficient knowledge of food safety programs, cooking supplies and equipment

Must ensure the quality preparation of all menu items with a clear understanding of food fundamentals.

Three 3+ years hands on experience as a Line Cook or similar position within a high volume and complex culinary operation of a similar size and quality.

Knowledge of HACCP and food safety programs and food industry standards

Ability to cultivate working relationship with internal customers.

Availability to handle numerous tasks simultaneously and able to work well under pressure in a fast pace environment.

Can easily adapt to change.

Salary Description

$16-$17