PORTER (FULL TIME)

Restaurant Associates; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Restaurant Associates in Washington, DC is seeking a full-time Porter to maintain cleanliness and sanitation across front-of-house spaces and beverage stations. The role requires prior front- and back-of-house or conference center experience and the ability to transport items safely during peak hours.

The job offers a wage of $19.00 to $23.00 per hour with evenings and weekend availability required, and a Monday–Friday schedule with potential for overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Requirement: Previous front-of-house, back-of-house, equipment, and conference center experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Buss, clear and clean tables during peak service and prep before service.
• Transport dishes safely from front to kitchen using trays, bus tubs or carts.
• Wash dishes, glasses and pots; clean stations to maintain sanitation.
• Scrape and wash dishes; load dishwasher or rack as instructed, keeping areas clean.
• Keep display equipment clean and safe during meal service.

Skills

Front-of-house experience

Back-of-house experience

Equipment handling

Conference center experience

Job description

Restaurant Associates

• We have an opening for a full time PORTER position.
• Location: Bank of America Conference Center - 1800 K Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20006. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time; Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Evening and weekend availability is required. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Previous front-of-house, back-of-house, equipment, and conference center experience is required.
• Pay Range: $19.00 per hour to $23.00 per hour.

Job Summary

Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of the front of the house, including all tables, counters, floors, windows and beverage station.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures tables are bussed, cleared and cleaned and floors are cleared and swept during peak service times and are prepped prior to service.
• Follows safety procedures when transporting dishes and utensils from the front of the house to the kitchen area using trays, bus tubs or carts.
• Washes dishes, glasses and pots; cleans cooking stations and equipment to expedite a smooth flow of service while maintaining sanitation standards.
• Scrapes and rinses food from dishes and washes them by hand or places them in racks or on conveyor to dishwashing machine depending on assigned equipment. Ensures complete cleanliness and sanitation.
• Keeps display equipment clean, free of debris and in compliance with all safety and sanitation standards during meal service.
• Helps receive heavy deliveries from dock and transports them to assigned storage areas while observing all safe lifting standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
• Personal commitment to your own safety and that of others.
• Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:
• The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
• The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
• The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Associates At Restaurant Associates Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits

Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates:

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

In addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:

• The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
• The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
• The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_RA.pdf

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.