Kitchen Expediter

Well Dunn Catering; Landover (MD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Well Dunn Catering is seeking a Kitchen Expeditor to support the culinary department by packing and organizing food for delivery to off-premise events. The role focuses on accuracy and quality from the production kitchen to company events.

Responsibilities include organizing food, verifying quantities, coordinating with stations, and ensuring proper packaging under HACCP guidelines. The position requires strong organization and communication skills and may involve standing for extended periods.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Pack and organize food for delivery to off-premise events according to production orders.
• Ensure correct quantity and type of items are sent to events.
• Coordinate with food production stations regarding missing or incorrect items.
• Package food in compliance with the HACCP plan and company standards.
• Maintain the Expeditor Station and uphold cleanliness and organization.
• Assist with daily cleaning and organization of storage and production areas.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Spanish (plus)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary training or associate degree

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.