Bilingual Airline Catering Cold Kitchen Supervisor

Abby; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Abby seeks a hands-on Supervisor to lead the Culinary Cold department in Houston, ensuring all salads, appetizers, charcuterie, and desserts meet airline and private aviation specs. The role oversees Cold Food Associates across shifts, requiring fluency in English and Spanish for on-the-floor training and safety briefings.

The ideal candidate has leadership experience, strong organizational skills, and is comfortable in a 24/7 operation with strict safety and quality controls.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience with direct supervision of a team.
• Bilingual English/Spanish for multilingual training.
• Knowledge of HACCP, food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to train, coach and direct staff clearly.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, including holidays.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of the Culinary Cold department.
• Schedule and oversee Cold Food Associates across shifts.
• Train team members in plating, portioning and safety standards.
• Enforce cold-chain controls from storage to dispatch.
• Conduct quality checks and correct deviations.
• Maintain production logs, waste tracking and inventory counts.
• Plan staffing around flight banks and seasonal menus.
• Address performance and attendance in line with standards.

Skills

Leadership

Bilingual English/Spanish

Time management

Training and teaching

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Culinary Arts Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Abby seeks a hands-on Supervisor to lead the Culinary Cold department in Houston, ensuring all salads, appetizers, charcuterie, and desserts meet airline and private aviation specs. The role oversees Cold Food Associates across shifts, requiring fluency in English and Spanish for on-the-floor training and safety briefings.

The ideal candidate has leadership experience, strong organizational skills, and is comfortable in a 24/7 operation with strict safety and quality controls.