Commercial Airline Catering Driver

Requirements:

• Must be eligible for a Houston Airport System ID card (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 with air-brake endorsement 1-2 years of truck driving experience (35,000 lbs GVW)
• Excellent presentation and communication
• Fluent in Spanish is a big plus
• Ability to read and interpret loading instructions, diagrams
• Highly flexible and analytical, pro-active player
• Good knowledge of food safety standards, valid Food Handler Certificate is a must (e.g. ServSafe)
• Meticulous time manager with the ultimate attention to detail, NO aircraft departure is allowed to delay due to catering delivery
• Job description includes partially working in cold room environment and physical work like pushing carts and lifting weight daily, upkeeping trucks, washing, basic maintenance
• 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 must be checked off for completeness.
• After, the trucks are sealed by a security company and the driver drives through 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 to the height of aircraft door and the exchange of food and equipment carts is performed by the driver.
• When the 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 Aircraft Catering customer services outmatches 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

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.

Recommended Skills

• Analytical
• Assembly And Installation
• Attention To Detail
• Aviation
• Catering Activity And Reception Organisation
• Commercial Driver's License (Cdl)