Porter, Restaurant​/Food Service

Positions Supervised: N/A

Salary Range:$19.00 - $22.00 per hour

At Wild Rivers, we are committed to providing an exceptional guest experience. We pride ourselves on being a family‑friendly environment that provides innovative service and high‑quality standards. Our goal is to leave our guests wanting to come back due to the excellent service they are provided while within our park. Everything we do is designed to help guests be at their best, and they appreciate our supportive attitude and anticipatory service.

We are looking for dynamic people who are excited to join the team and ready to jump into any situation to give a helping hand. If you’re someone who is positive, adaptable and intuitive and has a genuine interest in the well‑being of others around you, we invite you to join our team at Wild Rivers Irvine.

The Porter role is responsible for back of house food daily operations such as cleaning and restocking dishware in kitchen areas for our team to ensure a safe and sanitary environment for food preparation and service. This role plays a key part in maintaining a clean, efficient and friendly kitchen environment, and requires collaborative team skills, attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast‑paced setting.

• Clean, operate and stock dishwashing machines and properly handle chemicals in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Clean items including floor drains, food and beverage walls, baseboards, restrooms, mop stations and sinks, etc.
• Respond promptly to kitchen spills, cleaning emergencies, leaks, trash can emptying, etc.
• Set up/close down porter station(s) at each shift, ensuring cleanliness, organization and functional equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of the porter station(s), its machines, three‑compartment sink, cleaning materials, trash cans, grease traps, hood vents, small wares, storage racks, kitchen equipment and surrounding areas throughout the shift.
• Stock and replenish various chemicals including pot and pan detergent, sanitizing solution to kitchen machines.
• Handle general maintenance for kitchen equipment and food and beverage operational machines.
• Complete closing duties, including cleaning, sanitizing, restocking, polishing and any checkout procedures.
• Secure and verify all kitchen equipment, dishwashing machines, cabinets, dry racks and storage areas.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain workflow and deliver exceptional cleanliness to our guests.
• Follow all California health, safety, sanitation, and food handler standards and compliance requirements.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures in alignment with the Orange County Environmental Health standards.

• Attend team meetings and required training sessions.
• Complete paperwork including dishwasher logs, temperature logs, cleaning tasks and daily checklists.
• Operate certain equipment including dishwashing machines, Taylor Soft Serve Machines, walk‑in fridges, etc.
• Communicate effectively with team members, leadership and management regarding team needs and concerns.
• Assist in maintaining inventory and reporting shortages or equipment needs.
• Ensure porter station areas meet health and safety standards from Orange County Environmental Health.
• Complete any Logistics job responsibilities, if necessary.
• Support special events, promotions or themed nights as scheduled.
• Perform other duties or special projects assigned to support business needs.

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• If you are under the age of 18 and have not completed high school (or equivalent), you must be able to obtain a work permit.
• Must have a valid and current Orange County, California Food Handler’s Certification.
• Strong multi‑tasking and communication skills with a team‑focused mindset.
• Team‑oriented with collaborative problem‑solving skills and a positive, outgoing attitude.
• Ability to handle team requests accurately and responsibly.

• Prior porter, dishwasher or back‑of‑house experience in a theme park or any food service environment is preferred.
• Prior completion of the California Food and Beverage Allergen training is…