About Delta

Delta catering was founded in 1972 in Belle Chasse, Louisiana to provide catering labor, groceries and supplies for the rapidly expanding oil and gas industry operating in the Mississippi River Delta region of Louisiana. In 1980 Delta became female-owned and in 1983 acquired certification as a "Women's Business Enterprise" (WBE). Since then, it has experienced steady and deliberate growth.

Delta works exclusively in the Gulf of Mexico region and focuses its efforts on servicing a small number of customers. Its unique reputation has been developed by providing dedicated, superior service to its clients. Delta's offshore employees are among the highest paid in the offshore catering industry and the food and products it supplies are of the finest quality.

The production and drilling companies with whom Delta has developed business relationships have expressed strong interest in working with Delta to establish the highest standards for quality catering services in the Gulf of Mexico.

Delta's success is due in no small part to its focus on safety and training resulting in an outstanding safety record.

CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP

In December 2002, Marcia Marney acquired the controlling stock of Delta Catering, partnering with Sodexho Alliance. The ownership change has not impacted Delta's operational structure. Existing managers and employees remain with Delta - many of them long-term employees. Some of the committed resources that allow Delta to maintain quality service include:

Onshore training facilities for safety orientation, sanitation and nutritional education.
A state-of the-art training galley designed exclusively for conducting culinary classes
A warehouse/distribution center and office complex unparalleled in our industry

DELTA'S SUPPORT STAFF

Experienced full-time field and safety managers
Certified Pastry Chef instructor
Certified Chef de Cuisine
Certified Safety Trainers
Galley/Living Quarters Design Expertise
Equipment/Linen Purchase Support Staff
Registered Dietician/Licensed Nutritionist on Staff

COMMITMENT TO SAFETY

Full time Safety Department
Behavior Based Safety Observation Awareness Program (S.O.A.P.)
Incident reporting and detailed investigation policies
Documented daily pre-tower and weekly safety meetings
Documented JSA development and review
Employee motivation and incentive programs
Fulltime Risk Management Department
Compliant with Safe Gulf

ELEMENTS OF DELTA'S TRAINING PROGRAM

Two day new-hire orientation and safety training
Certified IADC/PEC trainers
Culinary classes taught in training center and on the job
Continuing education opportunities for management
Leadership Training & Development
Mentoring

DELTA'S COMMITMENT TO EMPLOYEES

Delta pays among the highest wage rates for Gulf of Mexico caterers
Extensive opportunities for career advancement
Merit increases
Delta participates with clients in qualifying catering employees for substantial monetary safety bonuses
Major Medical & Dental insurance coverage
Prescription co-pay plan
Company paid life insurance
Credit Union and Banking services, including direct payroll deposit, checking, savings, loans, ATM card and credit card
401(K) Retirement Plan with a 50% company match