Catering Server & Driver

Description

Position Overview

The Catering Server / Driver position will manage the hospitality experience through daily meal execution and the snack program. This position will be responsible for packing up the daily catered meals at the commissary kitchen in Oakland and driving them to our client location. The Catering Server / Driver will then unload the meal and perform all front of house duties including daily meal service set-up and break down, replenishing and hosting within the space, and maintaining a clean service environment. This position will then drive the dirties and leftovers back to the kitchen and make preparations for the next day. This role may be asked to cross-train in basic culinary positions/techniques as needed to contribute to the team's success.

About Just Fare

Just Fare is building a just world where food is a force for social change. We make good food — for people who enjoy eating, and for those who want a more equitable and just food system. Based in Oakland, CA, we offer food services for the workplace, event catering, design commercial kitchens and food programs, and operate a community kitchen. We ground everything we do in service of creating a more responsible and ethical world.

1% of our revenue supports donated meals made by our charitable arm, Just Fare Community Kitchen. So far, we have delivered over 494,250 meals to communities fighting food insecurity in the Bay Area.

Tastes good. Does good.

About Workplace

Our Workplace business unit prepares and serves food for a variety of Bay Area companies and institutions. Ingredients are carefully selected from organic, local, independent farms - prioritizing purchasing from BIPOC and women-owned purveyors. Prepared to satisfy refined palettes and a diverse range of dietary sensitivities and preferences, our nourishing meals aim to delight employees. Our Workplace business unit offers multiple food program solutions to meet our clients' needs.

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Transport meals from Fare Kitchen to client location in company-provided van
• Assist in the food transportation to and from the onsite delivery dock and the client office, including all loading and unloading
• Setup and breakdown of daily meal services and all other points of service
• Replenish service line and answer questions throughout service
• Be a friendly face and host within all office kitchen areas
• Create an authentic connection with our client community
• Help uphold Just Fares’ hospitality standards
• Restock and organize all snacks and beverages
• Maintain a clean and organized work/service environment
• Help with signage for all offerings
• Assist with maintaining pars for snacks & beverages
• Monitor time and temperature of food for safety/sanitation purposes
• Send detailed end of service reports daily

Qualifications & Requirements

• 2+ years experience in a professional kitchen or hospitality environment with a passion for food & people
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, communication & patience
• Attendance & punctuality is required with schedule flexibility determined by needs
• Ability to be self-sufficient & make sound decisions on-the-fly
• Understanding & knowledge of safety, sanitation & food handling procedures
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs and support with loading items in and out of van
• Preferred: Basic computer skills (docs, spreadsheets, google docs, etc.)
• Preferred: Good knowledge of local products, producers and farms
• Smart Phone Mobile device required for daily communications
• Basic Food Handler Certification

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive wages in an equitable tiered pay structure for all positions. Non-Negotiable. No tips.
• Cell Phone Stipend
• All employees 401K (retirement account) - After 90 days
• Parking and Transportation Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits - After 30 days
• Meals provided daily onsite at Oakland Commissary Kitchen
• Opportunity to develop your skills, work with amazing people & be a force for social change!

Schedule & Expectations

Typical schedules may range from Monday through Friday with hours dependent on the client and service. Employees are responsible for managing their schedules, based on your shift availability, with supervisors.

Shift details: Availability required will be Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:30am to 4:30pm