Airline Catering FSQ Technician

ABOUT US

Abbys Catering has been a leader in in-flight and corporate catering since 1980. We proudly serve commercial airlines private aviation government officials high-profile passengers and corporate clients throughout the Houston area. Our reputation is built on handcrafted culinary excellence exceptional service and an uncompromising commitment to food safety. We operate in a fast-paced environment where accuracy reliability teamwork and accountability drive every part of our success.

POSITION SUMMARY

The FSQ Technician supports the Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) Manager to ensure Abbys meets all food safety hygiene HACCP and regulatory requirements. This role conducts daily inspections verifies compliance assists with internal and third-party audits performs cleaning validations and trains staff on FSQ policies and procedures. The FSQ Technician plays a mission-critical role in maintaining the integrity of our production environment protecting our customers and supporting a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Reports to: Food Safety & Quality Manager (FSQ)

Schedule: Rotating shifts including weekends and holidays within a 24/7 operation

FOOD SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE

• Verify HACCP GMPs and food safety compliance throughout all departments.
• Conduct routine FSQ inspections and document results meticulously.
• Perform cleaning verification using ATP swabs and other testing tools; document corrective actions.
• Assist FSQ Manager with preparation for third-party customer and regulatory audits.
• Identify and report food safety issues immediately to management.
• Review FSQ documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Verify batch recipes working tools and scale usage for compliance.
• Ensure all staff follow Abbys safety hygiene and sanitation standards.

TRACEABILITY RECORDS & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

• Maintain logs and documentation for traceability deviations and corrective actions.
• Collect and analyze data to support FSQ reporting and regulatory requirements.
• Support initiatives that reduce waste improve workflow and strengthen food safety standards.
• Collaborate with production teams to minimize overproduction and ensure proper FIFO practices.
• Assist with employee FSQ training and ongoing food safety education.

EQUIPMENT & FACILITY SUPPORT

• Report maintenance issues related to equipment facility conditions or sanitation.
• Verify that production tools scales and stations are clean sanitized and properly maintained.
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) throughout operations.

OUR MISSION & CORE VALUES
Abbys Catering aims to remain the leading in-flight and corporate catering provider for the Houston & Dallas Metro markets. We focus on exceptional service personalized detail locally sourced ingredients and the highest food safety standards all while operating responsibly and efficiently.

CATCH Our Core Values

• Customer Service Deliver service that exceeds expectations.
• Accountability Own decisions actions and outcomes.
• Teamwork Work collaboratively to achieve our goals.
• Competitiveness Strive to be the best in quality and performance.
• Honesty Act with integrity and transparency.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Culinary degree or Food Science degree preferred.
• Experience in food safety quality or production compliance.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a cold environment (41F cold room) for extended periods.
• Ability to work rotating shifts weekends holidays and overtime.
• Strong analytical organizational and communication skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required for verbal communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent knowledge of hygiene standards and food handling practices.
• Valid Food Protection Manager Certificate (e.g. ServSafe).
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Airline catering experience is a plus.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship available).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Cold-room production setting (41F).
• Fast-paced high-volume aviation catering operation.
• Standing bending and lifting throughout the shift.
• Exposure to food production equipment chemicals and high-traffic areas.