Just Fare is building a just world where food is a force for social change. We make good food for people who enjoy eating and for those who want a more equitable and just food system. Based in Oakland CA we offer food services for the workplace event catering design commercial kitchens and food programs and operate a community kitchen. We ground everything we do in service of creating a more responsible and ethical world.
1% of our revenue supports donated meals made by our charitable arm Just Fare Community Kitchen. So far we have delivered over 450000 meals to communities fighting food insecurity in the Bay Area.
Tastes good. Does good.
About Workplace
Our Workplace business unit prepares and serves food for a variety of Bay Area companies and institutions. Ingredients are carefully selected from organic local independent farms - prioritizing purchasing from BIPOC and women-owned purveyors. Prepared to satisfy refined palettes and a diverse range of dietary sensitivities and preferences our nourishing meals aim to delight employees. Our Workplace business unit offers multiple food program solutions to meet our clients needs.
Position Overview
The Catering Server will manage the hospitality experience through daily meal execution and the snack program for our corporate catering clients; starting onsite. This position will perform all front of house (FoH) responsibilities including but not limited to; daily meal service set-up and breakdown and maintain a clean service environment. This role may be asked to cross-train in basic culinary positions/techniques as needed to contribute to the success of the team.This is a FoH position; client facing.
Additionally The Catering Server / Driver will manage the hospitality experience through daily meal execution and the snack program (as needed). This position will be responsible for packing up the daily catered meals at the commissary kitchen in Oakland and driving them to our client location. Then unload the meal and perform all front of house duties including daily meal service set-up and break down replenishing and hosting within the space and maintaining a clean service environment. This position will then drive the dirties and leftovers back to the kitchen and make preparations for the next day. This role may be asked to cross-train in basic culinary positions/techniques as needed to contribute to the teams success.
Responsibilities
Setup and breakdown of daily meal services and all other points of service
Transport meals from Fare Kitchen to client location in company-provided van
Assists with pack outs and warehouse tasks at HQ as needed
Assist in the food transportation cambros to and from the onsite delivery dock and the client office
Restock and organize all snacks and beverages & assist with maintaining pars for snacks & beverages(as needed)
Help uphold Just Fare hospitality standards
Replenish service line and answer questions throughout service
Be a friendly face and host within all office kitchen areas
Create an authentic connection with our client community
Maintain a clean and organized work/service environment
Help with signage for all offerings
Monitor and record time and temperature of food for safety/sanitation purposes
Assist in the food transportation to and from the onsite delivery dock including unloading and loading vans
Send detailed end of service reports daily
Qualifications & Requirements
2 years experience in a professional kitchen or hospitality environment with a passion for food & people
Valid drivers license and clean driving record
Positive attitude strong work ethic communication & patience
Attendance & punctuality is required with schedule flexibility determined by needs
Ability to be self-sufficient & make sound decisions on-the-fly
Understanding & knowledge of safety sanitation & food handling procedures
Must have valid CA drivers license with a clean driving record
Preferred: Experience driving sprinter vans
Must have a smartphone for Maps and Slack communications
Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs and support with loading items in and out of van
Preferred: Basic computer skills (docs spreadsheets google docs etc.)
Preferred: Good knowledge of local products producers and farms
Basic Food Handler Certification
Compensation & Benefits
Cell Phone Stipend
All employees 401K (retirement account) - After 90 days
Commuter or Parking Pre-Tax Option - After 30 days
Meals provided daily onsite at Oakland Commissary Kitchen & most client locations
Opportunity to develop your skills work with amazing people & be a part of a force for social change!
Full Time employees receive Health dental and vision insurance and Vacation Pay - Paid Time Off (PTO) Accruals.
$20 - $23 an hour
Competitive wages in an equitable tiered pay structure for all positions.
Non-Negotiable.
Schedule & Expectations
Typical schedules range from Monday through Friday with hours dependent on the service. You are responsible for managing your schedule based on your shift availability with your supervisor.
Shift details: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Starts in Oakland to pack out and load up then drive company van to SF/Mission for client dinner service.
Ideal Candidate for this shift is someone who enjoys and works well autonomously as they will be solo for each shift.
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