Steward/ Porter | Part-Time | Vanderbilt University Athletics

Oak View Group; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading venue management company seeks a Steward/Porter to assist in kitchen operations, manage inventory, and maintain high cleanliness standards. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and at least 2 years of experience in food service. This position offers flexible scheduling and competitive hourly pay.

Benefits

401(k) savings plan

401(k) matching

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years foodservice/hospitality experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must adhere to sanitation and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with product receiving and distribution control.
• Maintain sanitation and organize kitchen storage areas.
• Ensure appropriate stocking levels are met for events.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Math Skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Food service certification

Job description

Overview

The Steward/ Porter is responsible for assisting in venue the main kitchen operations including inventory, receiving, clean-up, and product transfers. This is a key position for the effective and profitable operation of the business. The employee must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work a variable event-driven schedule which includes evenings and weekends. Open availability, professional presentation, outstanding interpersonal skills, self-direction and independent decision-making skills are required.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $16.00-$17.00.

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until August 31, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting with product receiving and distribution control for the main kitchen.

• Operating and upkeeping with dish area including running the dish cleaning machine

• Maintain sanitation and organizational systems of all kitchen storage areas.

• Fulfills all event expectations including but not limited to requisitioning during events, post-event break down, warehouse returns, equipment storage, sanitation and maintenance.

• Oversee and ensure that appropriate stocking levels are met for each event; rotate and maintain integrity of product.

• Putting away all cleaned and dry pots, pans and serving items to the proper storage location

• Conduct walk through of the main kitchen and storage areas after the completion of the day to ensure all areas are clean.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management staff and guests in a clear, professional and courteous manner which fosters a positive, enthusiastic and cooperative work environment.

• Ability to speak, read, and write in English.

• Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.

• Possess thorough working knowledge of all applicable sanitation requirements, food preparation guidelines, alcohol service policies, safety standards, etc. pertaining to Oak View Group Hospitality and venue concession operations.

• Ability to calculate basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages) as they relate to product inventory.
• Ability to consistently adhere to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, ethics and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years foodservice / hospitality experience; similar venue experience a plus.
• Food service certification.

Physical Dimensions:

• Performing the duties of this position involves extensive and continuous standing and walking.
• Routine activities require the employee to be able to reach with hands and arms, sit, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
• The employee is frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• The vision requirements include the ability to adjust focus, peripheral vision and close vision.

Working Conditions & Hazards:

• Exposed to weather and non-weather related cold temperatures.
• Wet and slippery floors.
• Extreme hot surfaces.
• Pinch points and tight working spaces throughout building.
• Exposed to high noise levels.