Food & Beverage Expeditor

McEvoy Ranch LLC•Petaluma, CA

6d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

Please note: This position will work Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the majority of weekends, as well as occasionally filling in on a Monday or Tuesday. Are you passionate about food, wine, and building community? Join our positive, fun, and hardworking team at McEvoy Ranch, a beautiful 550-acre farm in Petaluma, CA. Inspired by a love of the land and renegade thinking, our family-owned 550-acre sprawling ranch has fewer than 15% planted to olives and grapes to maintain a healthy balance with our natural surroundings. Our unique vineyard location in the Petaluma Gap is conducive to cultivating Pinot Noir, Syrah, Montepulciano, Grenache, and Viognier grapes for our limited-production wines. Our award-winning certified organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the result of a mindful and passionate dedication to excellence, from orchard to bottle. Our ODE beauty collection offerings are infused with vitamin-rich plant extracts and botanicals inspired by the natural elements on site. They also bear the cruelty-free Leaping Bunny Standard given by the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics (CCIC). We craft our own culinary products that can be found in our Tasting Room, and in specialty retailers. As a member of the California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF), sustainability and acting ethically are important values for us. For over three decades, McEvoy Ranch has been making the highest quality, award-winning estate olive oils, small loot wines, culinary and olive oil beauty products. This position is central to McEvoy Ranch’s food service operation. It is responsible for facilitating and executing our fresh culinary program, including prepping, plating, and providing general service support to the retail and hospitality department. The Food & Beverage Expeditor is a brand ambassador of McEvoy Ranch and thrives in a fast-paced environment while maintaining smooth operations behind the scenes.

Requirements

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
1-2 years of related experience in a retail, service, restaurant, body care, or food & wine environment.
RBS and ServSafe, or willingness to be certified. McEvoy Ranch will provide reimbursement for RBS and ServSafe certifications.
Excellent communication skills
Knowledge of customer service principles and processes
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
Ability to demonstrate initiative, judgment, and resilience
Detailed-oriented with a high level of accuracy
Ability to bring energy and a positive attitude to the performance of a task
Must be able to sit, stand, and walk extensively throughout the work shift; reach outward, reach above shoulder, bend, and use hands and fingers frequently.
Occasionally, must be able to squat or kneel
Sustained movement of hands and fingers on a computer keyboard
Frequently uses the senses of vision, sound, smell, taste, and touch
May lift and move up to 40 lbs.
Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of automobile insurance, and a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

Prep and plate catered lunches, olive oil and wine tastings, beverages, and other culinary items.
Adhere to safety protocols to maintain a safe environment and work with the Tasting Room Manager to meet all health department regulations.
In charge of setting up, cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining the McEvoy Ranch kitchen prep space.
Maintain a clean and tidy prep area that is always ready for service.
Wash and sanitize all kitchen prep items, including dishware, flatware, olive oil cups, and wine glasses.
Support other tasks, such as taking out trash, restocking supplies, and other end-of-day duties.
Possess time-management solid skills to ensure efficient flow of orders.
Have an eye for detail, including checking each lunch order before completing it for quality and presentation.
Professionalism of dress, appearance, and manner.
A friendly and respectful tone of voice is used in all communication with guests and peers.