Flying Food Group DC has been awarded the 2024 Instawork Economic Opportunity Award, recognizing its exceptional commitment to providing consistent and meaningful work opportunities for hourly employees. The company’s dedication to fostering a supportive and stable work environment has earned them accolades from both workers and industry leaders.

According to a blog post, the Instawork award highlights the company’s focus on delivering regular work schedules, ensuring financial stability, and offering opportunities for professional growth. By prioritizing consistency, Flying Food Group DC helps its workforce manage their lives with confidence, reducing stress associated with uncertain job hours. This approach has not only benefited employees but also contributed to the company’s continued success in the competitive food services industry.

Hourly workers at Flying Food Group DC have expressed appreciation for the stability the company offers, with many citing job satisfaction, positive energy, and valuable learning experiences as highlights of their work environment. Employee testimonials praised the company's staff, energy, hospitality, and supportive culture.

Flying Food Group, founded in 1983 by Sue L. Gin, a first-generation Chinese American entrepreneur, 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. Headquartered in Chicago, Flying Food Group operates catering kitchens and facilities across the United States, covering key hubs for major international airlines, including O'Hare International Airport.

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.