Porter/Utility Runner for Oakland Airport Restaurant

About the position

The Porter/Utility Runner position at High Flying Foods in Oakland Airport is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are passionate about providing excellent service in a dynamic restaurant environment. This role involves various responsibilities, including maintaining cleanliness, transferring supplies, and supporting kitchen operations, all while ensuring a positive experience for customers and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Transfer supplies and equipment between storage and work areas according to pull list.
• Rotate various items for freshness including beer kegs, grab and go items, merchandise, etc.
• Keep kitchen area clean, including sweeping and mopping, washing tables, walls, refrigerators, and other kitchen equipment.
• Remove garbage to designated areas.
• Wash dishes, cutlery, and other restaurant equipment, ensuring they are ready for customer use.
• Organize backroom area and ensure all plateware, cutlery, to-go boxes, and the like are easily accessible for use.
• Maintain a clean work environment, including countertops, floors, and kitchen equipment.
• Unload and unpack deliveries to the restaurant, focusing on product rotation to ensure freshness.
• Empty all trash and other debris.
• May include minor kitchen prep, rotation of grab and go products.
• Organize offsite storage area including food and/or restaurant equipment such as extra glassware and full or empty beer kegs.
• Ensure proper knife safety is followed, including airport rules regarding sharp objects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in a stocking, delivery or dishwashing position.
• Open availability including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to verbally communicate with customers and coworkers.
• Must possess the ability to work safely and ensure all proper safety protocols are enforced.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to lift 100+ pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist and kneel for duration of shift.

Benefits

• Excellent work/life balance
• $21.66/hr
• $500 Sign-on Bonus (paid after 90 days of employment)
• Union health benefits
• Union pension plan
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Free meals
• Transportation Stipend
• Opportunities for advancement