Kitchen Expediter

Well Dunn Catering, Inc.; Hyattsville (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Well Dunn Catering, Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Expeditor to support the culinary team by packing and organizing food for off-premise events.

The goal is accuracy and quality in every item sent from production to events. In this role you will organize, verify quantities, coordinate with production stations, ensure proper packaging per HACCP, and maintain the expeditor station to a high standard of cleanliness and order.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required. Culinary training or associate degree in culinary arts preferred.
• Experience in off-premise catering or high volume production preferred.
• Current ServSafe Certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Organize food in metal proofing cabinets and bakers racks as listed on the production order.
• Ensure the correct quantity and type of food items are sent to events as listed on the production order.
• Coordinate with food production stations regarding missing or incorrect items.
• Ensure all food is packaged correctly and in compliance with company HACCP plan.
• Assure adherence to all standards of food quality and presentation in conjunction with Well Dunn standards.
• Maintain good running order of Expeditor Station.
• Adhere to daily cleaning and organizational standards in both storage and production areas.

Skills

Culinary knowledge

Accuracy under pressure

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Spanish (optional)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary training/assoc degree

ServSafe certification (plus)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Kitchen Expeditor is responsible for supporting Well Dunn Catering’s culinary department by packing and organizing food for delivery to off-premise events. The goal of the position is to ensure a high level of accuracy and quality in any food sent from the production kitchen to company events.

Responsibilities

• Organize food in metal proofing cabinets and bakers racks as listed on the production order.
• Ensure the correct quantity and type of food items are sent to events as listed on the production order.
• Coordinate with food production stations regarding missing or incorrect items.
• Ensure all food is packaged correctly and in compliance with company HACCP plan.
• Assure adherence to all standards of food quality and presentation in conjunction with Well Dunn standards.
• Maintain good running order of Expeditor Station.
• Adhere to daily cleaning and organizational standards in both storage and production areas.

Requirements

• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions.
• Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office).
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal, and communication skill.
• Knowledge of Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required. Culinary training or associate degree in culinary arts preferred.
• Experience in off-premise catering or high volume production preferred.
• Current ServSafe Certification a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to bend, lift, push, pull and carry up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.