Porter

Culver's Restaurants; Hastings (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a dedicated porter to ensure the restaurant is ready for daily operations. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, performing preventive maintenance on equipment, and managing stock effectively. This role is essential for providing a safe and welcoming environment for guests.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain cleanliness and readiness standards.
• Experience with stock rotation using FIFO.

Responsibilities

• Prepare restaurant for daily opening by maintaining cleanliness.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on grills and fryers.
• Organize and rotate stock, ensuring FIFO management.

Skills

Cleanliness

Stock Management

Preventive Maintenance

Job description

Porter Responsibilities

The porter plays a vital role in preparing the restaurant for daily opening. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness and readiness standards, stock rotation using FIFO, and preventative maintenance of equipment.

Caution

• Reduce exposure to hazardous chemicals by using PPE such as protective eyewear, splash-proof goggles, chemically impervious gloves, and aprons, as specified in the Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Wear safety vests to enhance visibility during outside tasks like trash removal, parking lot cleaning, and landscaping.

Daily Porter Tasks

1. Arrive at the restaurant and check security.
2. Turn off alarm system and night lights; assess maintenance and security from close.
3. Turn on front counter and kitchen lights, heating or air conditioning if not automatic.
4. Remove and clean grill and fryer exhaust hood filters with hot water and detergent; replace filters and clean stainless steel hoods with appropriate cleaner.
5. Turn on fryer hoods and vats; remove fryer covers if applicable.
6. Clean outdoor marquee if applicable.
7. Before 7:00 a.m., update the menu display with Flavor of the Day, promotional items, or Today's Feature.
8. Clean and maintain grills, including soaking, scrubbing, rinsing, and wiping, ensuring safety when handling hot equipment.
9. Perform routine preventive maintenance on grills and fryers, including cleaning and filtering vats, and checking for carbon buildup.
10. Organize and rotate stock, ensuring FIFO stock management and proper product handling to prevent breakage.
11. Clean and organize storage areas, maintain floors and garbage bins, and ensure proper waste disposal and cleaning of garbage bins.
12. Maintain the parking lot, patio, dumpster area, and landscaping by cleaning, sweeping, hosing, and removing trash and snow as needed.
13. Organize inventory, including stock room, walk-in cooler, and freezer; check and maintain soft drink syrups and Co2 pressure levels.