Restaurant Porter

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is an exhilarating time to join an expanding company at our Oakland Airport location. We are currently in search of a friendly, knowledgeable, excellence-oriented Porter with a passion for people to join our team. We offer an extensive training program, a team-oriented environment and future opportunities for growth within a dynamic restaurant group.

WHO WE ARE

Working with us is more than a job! We are passionate about what we do. We are a family owned California-based company committed to reinventing airport dining. Our mission is to provide a unique dining experience with by providing great tasting food where travelers can relax and forget the hectic airport environment. High Flying Foods is a growing company that partners with exceptional local restaurateurs and offers opportunities to learn and grow within the industry.

THE OPPORTUNITY

• Transfer supplies and equipment between storage and work areas according to pull list
• Rotate and various items for freshness including but not limited to 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 but not limited to food and/or restaurant equipment such as extra glassware and full or empty beer kegs
• ·Ensure proper knife safety is followed, including but not limited to airport rules regarding sharp objects.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+ years of experience in a stocking, delivery or dishwashing or porter 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

WHAT WE OFFER

• Excellent work/life balance
• $19.16/hr
• $500 Training Bonus (paid out after 90 days of employment)
• Union Benefits which include: medical, dental and vision care
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Free employee meals
• Free parking
• Opportunities for advancement

*Pay scale and increases are dependent on the collective bargaining agreement.*

**Must be able to pass a Criminal Records History Check and Security Threat Assessment (STA) to obtain an airport-issued badge and show proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.**