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Flying Food Group DC wins 2024 Instawork Economic Opportunity Award

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Flying Food Group DC wins 2024 Instawork Economic Opportunity Award
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Flying Food Group DC has earned the 2024 Instawork Economic Opportunity Award, recognizing its commitment to delivering consistent and meaningful job opportunities for hourly employees. This award honors the company’s focus on fostering a stable and supportive work environment, a quality praised by both its workforce and industry leaders.

In a blog post, Instawork highlights Flying Food Group DC’s emphasis on regular work schedules, financial stability, and pathways for professional growth. By offering dependable hours, the company enables employees to better manage their lives and reduce the stress tied to unpredictable shifts—a strategy that not only benefits the staff but also bolsters the company’s standing in the competitive food services sector.

Employees have expressed gratitude for the job stability and positive workplace culture, often pointing to job satisfaction, a vibrant atmosphere, and valuable learning experiences as defining aspects of their roles. "Good staff and good energy," one employee noted in a review, while another emphasized the company’s welcoming and supportive environment. 

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Headquartered in Chicago, Flying Food Group operates catering kitchens and facilities across the United States, covering key hubs for major international airlines, including Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Founded in 1983 by Sue L. Gin, a first-generation Chinese American entrepreneur, Flying Food Group has grown from a single catering kitchen at Chicago’s Midway International Airport into a leading U.S. catering company with a global perspective. With employees representing over 40 countries, the organization emphasizes creating a welcoming environment for all, including women, minorities, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ members, reinforced through recruitment, training, and unit-based initiatives.

Each year, Flying Food Group contributes all taxable income to The Sue L. Gin Foundation Trust, which funds healthcare, education, and immigration rights initiatives. Under CEO David Cotton, who worked alongside Gin for two decades, the company continues to expand its reach and uphold the high standards of culinary quality and service that Gin championed.

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