Airline Catering Driver

Charleston International; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Charleston International in North Charleston, SC is seeking a responsible individual to deliver freshly prepared food and supplies to airlines and terminals. The role includes maintaining equipment, inventory tracking, and ensuring compliance with food handling regulations. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, at least six months of relevant experience, and a valid South Carolina driver's license. Join our team and contribute to high-quality service delivery in the airline catering industry.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 6 months of experience in a relevant field.
• Must possess a valid South Carolina driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Deliver catering supplies and airline food to designated areas.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area and vehicle.
• Communicate effectively with flight crew and passengers.
• Complete necessary documentation for operations.
• Operate kitchen and warehouse equipment safely.

Skills

Food handling knowledge

Warehouse management

Customer relations

Safe work practices

Education

High school graduation or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift

Computers

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for delivering freshly prepared and packaged food from the CRAA Kitchen and delivering to airlines and the terminal in accordance with all local, state, and federal regulations and various airline requirements. Responsible for warehouse tasks such as receiving or picking up supplies such as beverages, food, carts, etc. keeping track of inventory. Maintains equipment such as fueling trucks and inspecting equipment for damage. This position reports to the Manager of Inflight Kitchen.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Delivers catering supplies to designated packing stations within the facility and loads the vehicles for delivery. Transporting airline food and equipment from kitchen to aircraft on airport ramp. Transporting airline equipment and trash from aircraft to kitchen on campus.
• Review shipments prior to leaving kitchen and provide information on discrepancies. Combine all components for assigned meal flights using checklists.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly work area and vehicle. Work in a safe manner to prevent accidents to self and coworkers.
• Responsible for interacting with FA when reviewing and loading information. Communicate with the flight crew, maintain good relations with the customer.
• Comply with all HACCP/GMP and sanitation for proper food handling policies and procedures. Complete appropriate HACCP paperwork.
• Comply with Ramp Safety policies and procedures.
• Clean airline racks, trays, and other equipment, prepare for the next flight.
• Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures: receives and reviews various documentation to include invoices, menus, recipes, memos, and email; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation as needed; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports as needed; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.
• Operates or uses various equipment and supplies in order to complete work assignments operates and maintains pallet jack, forklift, lifts, mixers, scales, ovens, blenders, food processors, and other kitchen equipment; operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data, spreadsheets, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.
• Responsible for prep work such as truck inspections, staging carts for flights to be loaded onto trucks for delivery, making sure all necessary supplies are ready to go.
• Responsible for warehouse tasks such as inventory, rotating product, putting away supplies.

REQUIREMENTS

• High school graduation or acquisition of a GED.
• Six (6) months’ experience in a related field of work.
• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience.

SPECIFIC LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

• Valid South Carolina driver's license.