Event Porter

Position Summary:
The Porter is responsible for loading and unloading equipment and food and distributing at events. This position is also responsible for general clean up at events.

Customary Days: Sunday - Saturday

Customary Hours: Varies to include evenings, holidays, and extended hours as business requires

Duties and Responsibilities:

● Load and unload trucks; i.e. food, ice and dollies, after their arrival to event location.
● After the arrival at the event venue, unload all equipment from delivery truck and stage in the kitchen area. Distribute bar equipment and supplies. Ensure that ice is delivered to the appropriate location.

● Upon conclusion of event, reload kitchen and bar equipment (after the bartenders have completed their breakdown and assortment of bar).

● Set-up and clean Porter stand according to Blue Plate guidelines.
● Prepare coffee and set up condiment station at the event venue.
● Porter is responsible for picking up materials and additional supplies from dock and delivery to Event Supervisor or Event Chef.
● Clean-up of any broken equipment; i.e. dishes, glass, etc. (back of the house only or when an event is not in progress).
● Adhere to sanitation and cleaning guidelines per Blue Plate standards.
● Responsible for cleaning Porter area/ stand and ensure that all areas are maintained in the same condition that existed prior to the event commencing.
● Assist Event Supervisor, with unloading trucks. Closely follow directives that identify the appropriate disposition of leftover food and beverage items.
● Store service linen once it has been inventoried by Event Supervisor.
● Daily, pull together inventory overstock to be reviewed by Event Supervisor.
● Perform other relevant duties as required.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

● Any combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Essential Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

● Ability to follow instructions with a sense of urgency.
● Knowledge of workplace safety procedures.
● Reliable and punctual attendance.
● Good communication skills, exhibited by the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented.

Language Skills:
● Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently. Bilingual skills a plus.

Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

● Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel or crouch. Constant standing throughout the shift is required.

● Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 90 lbs.
● Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

● May work in extreme heat and cold (non-weather and weather).
● May work in wet conditions (non-weather and weather).
● Noise level is moderate to loud.
● May work near toxic/caustic chemical and with fumes or airborne particles.
● Will work near moving or mechanical parts.

Blue Plate Catering is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment with Blue Plate Catering without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid training
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Afternoon shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person