Catering Porter

Catering Porter

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• Cover Letter
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Position Summary Information

Classification

Title:

Support Services Associate

Working Title:

Catering Porter

Location:

Boone, NC

Job Category: 8

Position Number: 084201

Not Eligible for Visa Sponsorship: VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S

Department:
Catering - 170400

Primary Purpose of Position:
To support the entire Grandview Catering & Events team by consistently and accurately preparing equipment and other necessary items for all catered events.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalency.

Special

Note:

This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to reflect essential functions per ADA. Examples of competencies are typical of the majority of positions, but may not be applicable to all positions.

License/Certification

Required:

Essential Job Functions

Seeking a Catering Porter to support the entire Grandview Catering & Events team by consistently and accurately preparing for all catered events.

Responsibilities include:

• Using event sheets and checklists, pack all necessary equipment and items for individual events each day
• Clearly organize and label items as needed
• Maintain a clean and organized space in the kitchen, serveries, and storage areas
• Recreate food labels and rearrange as necessary
• Assist with receiving and unpacking deliveries
• Relocate excess product to storage spaces and keep updated inventory for each location
• Pack and unpack catering vehicles by loading them with non-food items once all preparation has been completed, and before the service teams arrive for their shifts
• Assist with unloading after events and subsequent clean-up
• Drive staff, equipment, and/or food items to events
• Plan for, supervise, and execute Grandview Ballroom set-ups and breakdowns to include moving furniture, cleaning restrooms and floors, trash removal, and table settings
• Delegate Grandview Ballroom cleaning tasks to Housekeeping Student Staff, but while being willing and able to perform and assist with the tasks
• Communicate with front and back-of-house management regarding necessary updates, documentation, and resources
• Work with the entire Grandview team on other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position

• Minimum one year of food services, catering, custodial, or facilities management
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to keep up in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple deadlines
• Self-starter attitude and ability to work independently
• Ability to remain calm and make quick decisions under stressful circumstances
• Flexibility to work during weekends and holidays
• Holds self-accountable and can be relied upon to ensure that projects and schedules are maintained according to the business need of the organization
• Performs routine or repetitious tasks with care and attention to detail
• Willingness to set up and breakdown equipment
• Driver’s license and ability to drive a catering vehicle
• Serv Safe Food Handler’s license (within first year of employment if not already cetified)

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning procedures and ability to perform medium to heavy physical work.
• Ability to learn the proper use of heavy floor…