Expeditor

Lake Roosevelt Adventures; Lakeland (FL); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Guest Services, Inc. in Lakeland, FL is seeking a full-time Expeditor responsible for grouping and presenting dining room orders, coordinating with cook stations, and ensuring accurate plate presentation. The role serves as a communication conduit between dining room and culinary staff.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain), and strong sanitation knowledge. Prior food-service experience preferred; excellent teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Partial High School education; High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent preferred.
• Able to coordinate communication with multiple people and stations and maintain proper plate service with easy and accuracy.
• Possess or be able to successfully complete ServSafe certification; strong sanitation skills.
• Possess knowledge of or be able to learn culinary terms and practices; able to prepare basic items by following recipes.

Responsibilities

• Set up garnish station for plate presentation; stock appropriate dishes and utensils as required.
• Communicate with pantry and line cooks regarding soup du jour, specials, and other items; relay information to dining room staff.
• Communicate with kitchen porter and utility staff to maintain dish stock.
• Ensure plates are delivered to correct servers with proper presentation; minimize production waste.
• Assist in maintaining kitchen sanitation and equipment cleaning schedule; clean station after shift.

Skills

Communication

Plate presentation

Coordination

Sanitation knowledge

Culinary terms knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Job description

## ExpeditorApply: Lakeland, FL: Full time: Posted Today: JR04480Compensation Amount:15.00 USD HourlyJob Summary:Responsible for grouping together and accounting for dining room food orders from cook stations, and garnishing and completing plate presentation. Serves as communication conduit between dining room and culinary staff.Job Description:**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*** Set up garnish station for plate presentation; stock appropriate dishes and utensils as required* Communicate with pantry and line cooks regarding soup du jour, specials, and “outed” items; relay that information accurately and promptly to dining room staff* Communicate with kitchen porter and utility staff to maintain appropriate dish stock* Ensure proper maintenance, rotation of food products, and cleanliness of work areas* Ensure plates are delivered to correct servers with proper presentation; minimize production waste* Assist in maintaining kitchen sanitation and equipment cleaning schedule; clean station thoroughly after shift* Adhere to food safety guidelines including ServSafe and HACCP* Attend and participate in safety meetings* Performs such other related duties as directed or required**SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE*** Partial High School education; High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent preferred* Able to coordinate communication with multiple people and stations and maintain proper plate service with easy and accuracy* Possess or be able to successfully complete ServSafe certification; strong sanitation skills* Possess knowledge of or be able to learn culinary terms and practices; able to prepare basic items by following recipes**PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS*** Move about to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the unit. Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms and hands above shoulder height frequently; move in a constantly changing environment* Lift, carry, and push up to 15 lbs. regularly, 20-30 lbs. frequently, and up to 50 lbs. occasionally* Able to withstand temperature extremes in freezer, walk-in refrigerator, and cooking areas* Able to stand for extended periods; exposure to wet floors* Climb steps regularly* Speech recognition and clarity, including the ability to understand the speech of co-workers and the ability to speak clearly to be understood by same in English; ability to read work-related documents in English* Physical presence at the job site is essential to perform job duties**EQUIPMENT USED*** Professional kitchen equipment and utensils (knife, plates, etc.)* Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) used: gloves, goggles, apron, cut glove, steel mesh safety glove, mittFounded in 1917, Guest Services has worked tirelessly to earn the reputation as the premier hospitality management company and National Park Service concessionaire in the United States. Guest Services takes great care and pride in providing best-in-class services across a wide variety of client sites including luxury communities, hotels, resorts, government and business dining facilities, full-service restaurants, state and national parks, outdoor recreation, boathouses, marinas, museums, conference centers, senior living communities, health care systems, school and university dining facilities, and specialty retail stores.*Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and promotion without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.*