Dishwasher​/Steward

Overview

Proof of the Pudding is an award-winning catering company throughout the Southeast with a commitment to creating quality culinary concepts from scratch. This standard was upheld through the expansion into Sports and Entertainment Hospitality Services by providing elevated concessions and premium offerings to collegiate stadiums, PGA golf tournaments, International Boat Shows, Professional Sports Teams, and more. Proof of the Pudding, premier food service provider of Food & Beverage for all Premium/Suites Hospitality locations at Auburn University’s Jordan-Hare Stadium, is looking for Dishwashers/Stewards that will be responsible for a wide range of tasks to help ensure efficient overall operations of the changing event logistics and business needs.

Work assignments and tasks can change daily based on the immediate needs of the event calendar at Wake Forest University’s athletic events.

This is seasonal/part-time work as business needs are dictated by athletic events.

• Maintains a clean kitchen, properly washes, and sorts soiled dishes, and preps foods as needed. Keeps dish area free of clutter and organized.
• Sets up dish stations, including dish machines and sinks.
• Maintains clean / dry floors throughout the shift.
• Properly washes, stacks, and stores China, glassware, silverware, cookware, and storage containers.
• Changes water of machines and sinks every two hours, or more often as required by business levels, and properly uses chemical dilutions set by Ecolab.
• Assists in the timely storing of food deliveries.
• Help deliver food to suites on gamedays.
• Pre bussing and assist in the cleanup of suite areas and kitchen/pantries.
• Maintains trash cans throughout shift and removes full trashcans and boxes at the end of each shift.
• Maintains the dry storage area and the organization of storage shelves.
• Assist with maintaining and organizing China and warehouse.
• Follows the posted daily dish cleaning duties.
• Assists in food prep and any other duties set forth or requested by the chef as needed.

Performs other related duties as required.

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Must live in or near Auburn, AL
• 1+ year of experience working in a kitchen or as a steward is preferred, experience in customer service role is preferred.
• Serv Safe Certified preferred.

• Planning and multi-tasking
• Self-motivated with a high energy level
• Flexibility to work events, weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Must be a phenomenal team player.

The work environment for this position will be event operations and working out of the Football Stadium or similar venues. This position will often move throughout campus and stadium grounds on different terrains.

Adherence to Company Uniform Requirements outlined in the Associate Handbook, uniform requirements outlined in your orientation guidelines.

• Prolonged periods of moving through kitchen, coolers, and storage spaces. Traveling throughout the event space in different terrains.
• Bending, lifting, scooping, and carrying miscellaneous equipment and food items
• Ability to perform physical tasks, such as but not limited to lifting up-to 30 pounds at times.
• Manual dexterity to operate cooking tools such as knives.
• Physical endurance to work long shifts in a busy environment.

• Business Acumen - Demonstrate comprehension of the job, including policies, practices, and relationships. Possess the expertise and skill levels required of the job and perform with quality.
• Dedication - Dependable, reliable and follows through on projects from inception to completion. Willing to put in as much time as necessary to complete tasks. Demonstrate a win-win attitude: “see it, own it, solve it.”
• Ethics and Integrity - Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the company’s culture, values and beliefs while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct.
• Safety & Security - Observe safety and security standards. Use equipment and materials properly. Comply with safety…