Catering Server & Driver (part-time)

Just Fare; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cell Phone Stipend

401K after 90 days

Health, dental & vision insurance

PTO accruals after 90 days

Lunch provided daily onsite

Parking & pre-tax commuting benefits

Job summary

Just Fare is seeking a Catering Server/Driver in Oakland to manage daily meal execution, pack daily meals at the commissary, and drive them to client locations. You will set up and breakdown daily meal services, replenish the service line, host in client spaces, and ensure a clean, organized environment.

Role may cross-train in basic culinary tasks to support the team. The company emphasizes its social mission and provides meals, with additional responsibilities including reporting daily

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a professional kitchen or hospitality environment
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs and assist with loading items
• Smart Phone Mobile device required for daily communications
• Basic Food Handler Certification

Responsibilities

• Transport meals from Fare Kitchen to client location in company-provided van
• Assist in loading/unloading at onsite delivery dock and client office
• Set up and breakdown of daily meal services and service points
• Replenish service line and answer questions throughout service
• Host within office kitchen areas and maintain a clean environment
• Restock and organize snacks and beverages
• Monitor time/temperature for food safety
• Send end of service reports daily

Job description

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, (and now serving Seattle & New York), we offer a variety of services for workplaces; such as, Office Catering, Snack & Drink programs, event catering, commercial kitchen design 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 505,250 meals to communities fighting food insecurity in the SF 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

• $22 to 23/hourly DOE 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
• Full time employees receive Health, dental, and vision insurance and Paid Time Off (PTO) Accruals - after 90 days
• Lunch provided daily onsite at Oakland Commissary Kitchen and most client sites
• 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.

Required Availability: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:30am to 4:30pm