Job Summary

The Kitchen Porter works with the Food & Beverage team to clean and sanitize pots, pans, utensils, the kitchen, and other kitchen equipment, in accordance with time, product and placement standards.

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and orderliness in all kitchens, dumpster and utility work areas.
• Heavy-duty cleaning of ovens, grills, sinks, walls, floors, walk-in refrigerators and freezers, and other heavy kitchen equipment
• Maintain a clean and sanitary environment with knowledge of proper handling, storage, and sanitation
• Be able to properly use chemicals to sanitize and know the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information of each.
• Maintain safety, proper storage of chemicals and chemical concentration logs
• Operate the dishwashing equipment to ensure that all china, glass, silver are cleaned thoroughly and sanitation of such is maintained
• Return all clean china, glass, and silver to its proper storage location using care to minimize breakage
• Empty garbage from the F&B areas into the dumpster
• Wash Culinary Van and UTV Vehicles once a week and refuel vehicles.
• Know the location and operation of all fire extinguishing equipment
• Practice safe work habits at all times to avoid possible injury to self or other employees
• Follow the proper procedures in the breakdown, cleaning and reassembling of all kitchen equipment, as needed
• Breakdown and store necessary equipment as needed
• Report any maintenance needed on equipment
• Wash, rinse, sanitize, sort, and store all pots, glasses, china, silver, and flatware
• Clean and organize all designated areas to include sweeping, wash down outside prep station, dishwashing stations and floors/mats 
• Understand/implement basic culinary tasks/procedures such as first-in/first-out, labeling, sanitation
• Be able to operate and maintain the cleanliness of all kitchen equipment
• Assist in set-up/break down of work stations
• Assist with setup and breakdown and clean up of staff meals in break room
• Pack, transport and set-up food equipment for all events and functions
• Clean up of event area; remove all trash, remove and transport of all dirty dishes, equipment and glassware
• Assist with food deliveries as needed
• Provide support of any other culinary-related tasks as assigned

Education Requirements: 

High school diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a related field preferred

JOB SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Valid Driver License
• Valid TB clearance card

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS

• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
• Ability to stand during entire shift
• Bending, stooping, kneeling
• Ability to withstand temperature variations both hot and cold
• May be required to work weekends, and/or Holidays
• May be required to travel to other locations
• Ability to drive Utility vehicle
• Ability to drive company vehicles

COMPETENCIES

• Communication:  Communicates clearly and concisely, both written and verbal.  Able to communicate insights and understanding of issues or problems in a skillful way.  Communicates important information to coworkers, supervisors, and managers.  
• Trustworthiness and integrity, always acting in the best interests of the owner
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Critical Thinking:  Asks the right questions to obtain the information needed to size up a situation properly.  Anticipates and responds to quickly to problems.  Finds ways to get projects accomplished efficiently.  Positively impacts the team by managing time effectively.
• Dependable
• Attention to detail:  The ability to listen to, and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Takes initiative
• Works well under time constraints
• Proactive:  Goes above and beyond what needs to be done.  Has the confidence to initiate action independently; addresses unexpected problems or opportunities without prompting
• Team Player:  Connects with coworkers, leaders, and external vendors in an effective manner.  Considers how his/her actions affect other groups or team members.  Models a spirit of cooperation with other members of the work group.  Works effectively and cooperatively across groups.