Food Runner

Dnata; Brisbane (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and health benefits

Free daily meals during shift

Job summary

dnata Catering USA is seeking a Food Runner to join our aviation catering team. You will coordinate and deliver trays of meals, snacks, and beverages to aircraft, ensuring accuracy and adherence to airline requirements.

Responsibilities include loading trays, verifying counts, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting production with timely deliveries in a fast-paced setting. Flexibility with shifts and a safety-conscious approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent attention to detail.
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Must read and write in English.
• Flexibility to work different shifts (nights, weekends, holidays).
• Ability to lift and push heavy objects up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Load trays onto trolleys for transportation.
• Verify meal counts and adhere to airline requirements.
• Set up and deliver food and equipment to workstations.
• Check for missing or damaged items.
• Ensure adherence to processes and menu specifications.
• Stand, lift, and move for extended periods in a noisy environment.
• Support cleanliness and organization in prep and staging areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

English literacy

Flexibility

Heavy lifting

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

dnata is one of the world’s largest air services providers. Established in 1959, the company ensures the aviation industry operates smoothly and efficiently in 127 airports. Offering ground handling, cargo, travel, and flight catering services in 35 countries across six continents, dnata is a trusted partner for over 300 airline customers around the world. Each day, the company handles over 1,900 flights, moves over 8,500 tons of cargo, books over 16,000 hotel stays, and uplifts over 320,000 meals.

What We Offer

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Full-time employees are eligible for 401(k) and healthcare benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision
Complimentary Daily Meals: Enjoy FREE breakfast, lunch, and dinner during your shift

Our Mission:

• To be the word's most admired air and travel provider

Our Core Values:

• We Are Safe
• We Are Future Thinkers
• We Play To Win
• We Respect Everyone and Work As A Team

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a Food Runner at dnata Catering, you will be an integral part of our aviation catering team, ensuring the timely and efficient delivery of food and beverages to airline clients. Your primary responsibility will be to coordinate and deliver trays of prepared meals, snacks, and beverages to aircraft, following strict safety and hygiene protocols. Working closely with the production team, you will ensure the accurate and complete assembly of meal trays, verifying meal counts and adhering to specific airline requirements. With a strong attention to detail, you will check for any missing or damaged items before loading the trays onto trolleys for transportation. As a Food Runner, you will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and organization in the food preparation and staging areas, as well as ensuring that all necessary supplies and equipment are readily available for each flight. You will work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating closely with other team members to ensure the seamless and timely delivery of meals to the aircraft. Your commitment to excellence and exceptional customer service will contribute to dnata Catering's reputation for providing high-quality and reliable aviation catering services.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or GED with 1 years related experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Loading the trays onto trolleys for transportation
• Verifying meal counts and adhering to specific airline requirements.
• Set up and deliver food and equipment to workstations in the Food Department.
• Check for any missing or damaged items.
• Ensure adherence and conformity of processes.
• Check all meals to ensure accuracy of menu specifications and meal counts.
• Will be exposed to extreme temperature changes and noise.
• Regularly stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during shifts of 8+ hours.

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have excellent attention to detail.
• Must be able to multi-task.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Flexibility (different shifts - night, weekends, holidays).
• Ability to lift and push heavy objects, racks, etc.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Work safely to prevent accidents to self and coworkers.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, move product, equipment and supplies up to twenty-five (25) pounds.

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is continuously asked to multi-task under time limits. Position requires constant attention to precise details and accuracy of specified standards including following simple to complex (more than 3 steps) instructions, and concentration which frequently extends beyond 30 minutes at a time. This position also requires constant attendance and punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time. Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 30 pounds. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Use equipment and materials properly.

Work environment:

The essential functions of this position are performed indoors. The noise level in the work environment can range from minimal to loud.

We believe that diversity and inclusion are fundamental to creating a strong workplace and community. At dnata, we’re proud that our workforce is as diverse as the customers we serve. And we’re committed to nurturing your talent with mentoring, volunteer and professional development opportunities. We welcome everyone. Our employee resource groups are one of the many ways we champion diversity and inclusion at dnata. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout their employment without current or future sponsorship from dnata Catering USA.

Notice Regarding Background Checks (State Law Disclosures)

dnata Catering may obtain consumer reports and/or investigative consumer reports about applicants or employees for employment purposes, in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.) and applicable state laws.

• California: Pursuant to the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act (Cal. Civ. Code § 1786 et seq.), dnata Catering may obtain an investigative consumer report that may include information regarding your character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living. You have the right to request a copy of any report obtained.
• New York: In accordance with Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law and the New York Human Rights Law, background checks will be conducted only as permitted by law, and any employment decision based on criminal history will follow required legal standards and notice requirements.
• Massachusetts: Pursuant to the Massachusetts Consumer Reporting Act (M.G.L. c. 93, § 52 et seq.) and the Massachusetts CORI statute (M.G.L. c. 6, § 172), dnata Catering may obtain a consumer report or criminal offender record information for employment purposes, consistent with state law. Applicants may request a copy of any report obtained.
• New Jersey: In accordance with the New Jersey Opportunity to Compete Act (N.J.S.A. 34:6B-11 et seq.) and applicable consumer reporting laws, background checks will be conducted only as permitted by law, and applicants will receive required notices and rights regarding any consumer report obtained.
• Texas: Background checks may be conducted in accordance with applicable Texas law and the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Applicants will receive required disclosures and authorizations prior to any consumer report being obtained.
• Tennessee: Background checks may be conducted in accordance with applicable Tennessee law and the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Applicants will receive required disclosures and authorizations prior to any consumer report being obtained.