Commercial Dish Operator

Abby; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Abby’s Catering is seeking a Sanitation Worker to support equipment, silverware, sanitation, and porter processes. This role operates in a 24/7 environment and requires overnight shifts, with responsibilities across building cleaning, beverage cart assembly, and ensuring flight-ready sanitation.

The position interfaces with the Sanitation Manager, participates in safety meetings, and emphasizes HACCP/GMP compliance and teamwork across departments in the Houston area.

Qualifications

• Experience with conveyor belt dishwashing machines and industrial sanitation equipment.
• Self-starter who works independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including overnight, holidays, weekends, and overtime.
• Food Handler Certificate required (ServSafe or equivalent).
• Food Protection Manager Certification is a plus.
• Airline catering experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure sanitation tasks meet established timing, quality, and safety standards.
• Follow HACCP/GMP and Abby’s Catering sanitation policies.
• Maintain a safe working environment and report accidents or injuries immediately.
• Attend safety meetings and participate in hazard assessments.
• Provide excellent internal customer service and support team collaboration.

Skills

Self-starter

Teamwork & communication

Accountability

Overtime adaptability

Education

Food Handler Certificate

Food Protection Manager Certification

Tools

Conveyor belt dishwashing machines

Industrial sanitation equipment

Job description

ABOUT US

Abby’s Catering has been a leader in in-flight and corporate catering since 1980. We proudly serve commercial airlines, private aviation, VIP travelers, and corporate clients across the Houston area. Our reputation is built on reliability, exceptional customer service, and world-class food quality.
Our ENS Sanitation Team plays a critical behind-the-scenes role that ensures every flight is properly prepared, safe, and ready on time.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sanitation Worker supports equipment, silverware, sanitation, and porter processes to ensure sanitation guidelines are consistently met according to established timing, quality, food safety, and cost standards.
This is a 24/7 operation, and the position requires flexibility, including overnight shifts. The ENS Team is responsible for:

• Processing all incoming airline equipment sanitation
• Distributing internal airline equipment
• Performing building cleaning tasks according to the master cleaning schedule
• Building beverage carts, equipment, and cutlery rollups based on customer assembly instructions

Reports to:

Sanitation Manager

Schedule:

Rotating shifts within a 24/7 operation (weekends/holidays as needed)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensure all customer specifications and assembly requirements are met
• Comply with all food safety rules, hygiene standards, and sanitation regulations
• Meet all kitchen-ready times for assigned flights
• Assist in monitoring productivity and provide suggestions for improvements
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and operational guidelines
• Attend and participate in L-10 meetings
• Maintain a safe working environment for all employees
• Report all accidents and injuries immediately
• Participate in safety meetings, training sessions, and hazard assessments
• Provide excellent internal customer service daily
• Maintain positive working relationships with team members and peers in other departments
• Support a team-oriented workplace and contribute to a positive culture
• Ensure all tasks and deliveries are completed accurately and on schedule
• Comply with HACCP/GMP and Abby’s Catering sanitation and food-handling policies
• Perform other duties as assigned
  

OUR MISSION AND CORE VALUES

At Abby’s Catering, our mission is to deliver exceptional in-flight and corporate catering through quality, reliability, and personalized service. We operate with a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and accountability while building trusted partnerships across the aviation industry.

We live our values through CATCH:

• Customer Service – We deliver service that exceeds expectations with every flight.
• Accountability – We take ownership of our actions, safety, and quality.
• Teamwork – We work together to support all departments and each other.
• Competitiveness – We strive to be the best in our industry every day.
• Honesty – We lead with integrity and transparency in all interactions.

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work flexible schedules within a 24/7 operation, including overnight shifts
• Ability to maintain productivity while ensuring high-quality sanitation standards
• Ability to follow instructions, training, and safety procedures consistently
• Strong teamwork, communication, and accountability
• Ability to work during peak seasonal blackout periods (e.g., year-end, summer)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with conveyor belt dishwashing machines and industrial sanitation equipment
• Self-starter who works independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including overnight, holidays, weekends, and overtime
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Flexible, analytical, and proactive team player
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene and sanitation standards
• Food Handler Certificate required (ServSafe or equivalent)
• Food Protection Manager Certification is a plus
• Airline catering experience is a plus