--- title: Cold Foods Associate Overnight at Abby's Catering description: Abby's Catering is hiring for the Cold Foods Associate Overnight role in Houston, TX. Pays $15 per hour. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/cold-foods-associate-overnight-at-abbys-catering-01a17a9c-af3e-7c4e-8b6d-7d4dc299f0f3 date: 2026-10-27T00:47:46Z og_description: Join Abby's Catering as Cold Foods Associate Overnight in Houston, TX. Pays $15 per hour. See the full description and apply. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/52pm8i.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Abby's Catering | | **Location** | Houston, TX | | **Salary** | $15/hr | | **Posted** | Oct 26, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Abby's Catering sponsors H-1B visas. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Abby's Catering. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $31,000 – $34,000 a year (median $32,000). ## Description **ABOUT US** Abby’s Catering is the longest-standing in-flight and corporate catering company in Houston, proudly serving the Houston & Dallas Metro markets. We specialize in high-quality, handcrafted culinary experiences using locally sourced and sustainable ingredients. Our focus is simple: exceptional service, impeccable food safety, and a memorable customer experience with every flight. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards in quality, safety, accountability, and teamwork — and we are looking for team members who share these values. **POSITION SUMMARY** The Cold Food Associate prepares, assembles, and portions cold food items according to Abby’s Catering recipes, airline specifications, and presentation standards. This role supports daily production by following HACCP guidelines, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring each item meets strict quality and safety expectations. Works in a refrigerated environment and collaborates closely with the Production Supervisors and fellow kitchen staff to support efficient, on-time order fulfillment within a 24/7 operation. **Reports to:** Production Supervisor – Cold Food **Department:** Culinary Production **SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE** **OVERNIGHT SHIFT: 12:30AM - 8:30AM** - **Follow all food safety, HACCP, and traceability requirements daily.** - Maintain accurate production logs and immediately report any deviations. - Adhere to all required PPE, personal hygiene, and sanitation standards. - Ensure all work performed meets airline regulatory standards. - Maintain a safe, hazard-free workspace at all times.   **DUTIES** - Prepare, portion, and assemble cold food items according to recipes, specs, and diagrams. - Follow detailed loading instructions, menu cards, and portion guides. - Label, date, and rotate inventory using FIFO methods. - Maintain high accuracy to minimize waste and ensure 100% order completion. - Work collaboratively with Supervisors to meet kitchen departure times for all flights. - Maintain a clean, safe, and organized cold-food production area. - Support other production tasks as assigned. - Promote teamwork and a respectful, positive work environment.   **WORK ENVIRONMENT** - Cold-room production environment (36°F). - Fast-paced, time-sensitive operation with strict deadlines. - Requires standing for long periods, repetitive motion, and moderate lifting. - Exposure to food-production equipment, carts, and high-traffic kitchen areas. - Experience and ability to work in a cold environment (36°F) for extended periods. - Prior experience working in a culinary environment - Experience working overnight shifts preferred - Ability to work rotating shifts, holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed. - Strong attention to detail and accuracy in portioning and recording. - Ability to read/interpret menu cards, portion charts, and loading diagrams. - Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently. - Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. - **Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship).** - **Food Handler Certificate required.** - High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. - Airline catering experience preferred but not required. - Flexible schedule availability required. ## Skills - Bilingual - Teamwork - Catering - Hygiene - Sanitation - Deviation Management - English - Human Resources - Manufacturing Plant Equipment - Airline Catering - FIFO Inventory Management - Food Safety - Spanish - Customer Experience - Personal Protective Equipment ## Benefits - Flexible Work Schedules ## Related - [Manufacturing & Production jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/manufacturing-and-production?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Food Processing jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/manufacturing-and-production/food-processing?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Meat Clerk jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/manufacturing-and-production/food-processing/meat-clerk?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Texas](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/texas?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 255123 jobs - [Food Service](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/food-and-beverage-services/food-service?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 42732 jobs - [Houston, TX](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/texas/houston?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 30831 jobs ## Related pages - [Texas](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/texas?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 255123 jobs - [Food Service](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/food-and-beverage-services/food-service?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 42732 jobs - [Houston, TX](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/texas/houston?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 30831 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)