Culinary Dishwasher/Porter

Veeva Systems, Inc.; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Porter/Dishwasher to support a dynamic kitchen team. In this essential role, you will ensure that the kitchen and dining areas are clean and organized, contributing to a positive dining experience. You'll work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with staff to maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety. This full-time position offers the flexibility to work in a supportive and innovative atmosphere, where your contributions will directly impact the culinary program. If you have a strong work ethic and a passion for service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible PTO

Company Paid Holidays

Retirement Programs

1% Charitable Giving Program

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a formal commercial kitchen environment.
• Understanding of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Wash, dry, and maintain dishes and kitchen equipment.
• Assist with lunch service and maintain cleanliness of kitchen stations.
• Receive deliveries and organize kitchen storage areas.

Skills

Food Handling Procedures

Sanitation Knowledge

Communication

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Dishwasher

Cleaning Supplies

Job description

Veeva Systems is a mission-driven organization and pioneer in industry cloud, helping life sciences companies bring therapies to patients faster. As one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in history, we surpassed $2B in revenue in our last fiscal year with extensive growth potential ahead.

At the heart of Veeva are our values: Do the Right Thing, Customer Success, Employee Success, and Speed. We're not just any public company – we made history in 2021 by becoming a public benefit corporation (PBC), legally bound to balancing the interests of customers, employees, society, and investors.

As a Work Anywhere company, we support your flexibility to work from home or in the office, so you can thrive in your ideal environment.

Join us in transforming the life sciences industry, committed to making a positive impact on its customers, employees, and communities.

The Role

The goal of the Porter/Dishwasher is to support the Kitchen crew to ensure that kitchen, dining and dish areas, and equipment are clean, organized, and well maintained. The Porter/Dishwasher is a critical position and will need to act quickly in a high-volume growing food environment. A collaborative position, the Porter/Dishwasher will take the lead in much of the cleanliness, organization, receiving, and safety that makes the culinary program run. This is a full time position.

What You'll Do

• Wash, dry, and maintain dishes
• Set up plates, napkins, silverware, glassware etc. for lunch service
• Follow direction and preparation lists as outlined by the Executive Chef and Sous Chef
• Clean and maintain kitchen stations in accordance with all safety and sanitation guidelines
• Support all staff as needed
• Assist with lunch service wiping down service stations, tables, processing all dirty dishes refilling clean plates, utensils as they become available
• Receive deliveries - check in each order based on invoice, and distribute to intended floors
• Stock, clean, and organize fridges and Walk in coolers
• Organize and consolidate back-stock-Dry Storage/storage rooms
• Rotate and consolidate product based on freshness, label and date all product
• Drink Prep- Responsible for Infused Water, Tea, and Drink Station Cleaning and up-keep
• Maintain and clean dish area, and self-serve stations, salad/sandwich bar etc.
• Maintain recycling and compost/trash stations. Sort and remove recycling, compost, garbage and pallets making sure all garbage is removed before the end of day
• Help guests, answer questions and fulfill customer requests

Requirements

• 2+ years experience in a formal commercial kitchen environment. Relevant experience will be considered
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, communication and patience
• Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures
• Excellent attendance and punctuality is required with schedule flexibility determined by needs
• Commitment to quality and service
• Flexibility and ingenuity. Willing to work with alternative approaches and overcome challenges and limitations
• Must be able to work in environments with fluctuating temperatures
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Nice to Have

• Experience in a corporate kitchen
• Receiving and inventory
• Cooking and food preparation skills and/or experience

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• Flexible PTO and company paid holidays
• Retirement programs
• 1% charitable giving program

Compensation

• Base pay: Starting at $18.00
• The salary range listed here has been provided to comply with local regulations and represents a potential base salary range for this role. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range above or below, depending on experience and location. We look at compensation for each individual and base our offer on your unique qualifications, experience, and expected contributions. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation in addition to base salary, such as variable bonus and/or stock bonus.

Veeva’s headquarters is located in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in more than 15 countries around the world.

Veeva is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need when applying for a role or in our recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail].