Loading Dock Worker - Golf and Special Events

PROOF OF THE PUDDING•McKinney, TX

37d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Proof of the Pudding is seeking multiple Loading Dock Workers to join their traveling team for professional golf tournaments and races. This position is responsible for assisting with the moving and organization of product to maximize kitchen efficiency for each event. The Loading Dock Team will work with the Chefs and Operations Team to organize and identify items, prepare kitchen distribution, double check inventories, and breakdown of the loading/distribution dock when the event is over. This role involves significant travel throughout the US from January to October, with trips typically lasting 2-5 weeks. During event days, this position will often work long hours, ranging from 12-15 hour shifts, and requires being on your feet for extended periods. The work environment includes outdoor settings with movement between temporary structures, buildings, and semi-loading trucks, as well as working in refrigerator and freezer trucks.

Requirements

Experience in a high-volume catering role is needed
Work in stadiums, arenas, concerts, and large-scale event centers are comparable to this role
Ability to travel domestically throughout the year
Flexibility and a positive attitude
Ability to work well with others and take initiative to succeed individually
Knowledge of best food safety practices
Strong organization and communication skills
Demonstrate comprehension of the job, including policies, practices, and relationships
Possess the expertise and skill levels required of the job and perform with quality
Dependable, reliable and follows through on projects from inception to completion
Willing to put in as much time as necessary to complete tasks
Demonstrate a win-win attitude: “see it, own it, solve it.”
Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the company’s culture, values and beliefs while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct
Observe safety and security standards
Use equipment and materials properly
Comply with safety standards and personal protective equipment requirements
Report potential unsafe conditions or practices to appropriate person immediately
Promote restaurant safety, cleanliness and security compliance at all times
Cooperate and be willing to work as a team player to achieve goals and tasks accurately, efficiently and timely
Communicate clearly and effectively with mutual respect, understanding and trust to fellow associates, managers, supervisors and guests
Listen carefully to opinions and views of others; state understanding of what has been heard
Contribute new ideas and suggestions to enhance productivity and efficiency
Be proactive in troubleshooting problems or issues and take action to mitigate potential problems
Possess the ability to learn new tasks and adjusts well to new situations
Perform well under tight time schedules and pressures to change direction quickly
Demonstrates a sense of urgency
Is welcoming, friendly and smiles when visible to guests
Ability to work in the sun and elements the entire shift
Ability to work in refrigerator and freezer trucks throughout the shift
Ability to operate heavy machinery
Must be able to lift up to 80 pound cases of product throughout the day
Capable of moving pallets up to 1000 pounds using a Pallet Jack

Nice To Haves

Fork-lift certification
Off Road Forklift Certified
ServSafe certified

Responsibilities

Assist with monitoring stock and inventory throughout the event
Help organize large deliveries multiple times per day
Organize the prepared food storage trucks
Operate food-service equipment in a safe manner
Store, label, and date all food items in accordance with health code and the Culinary Team’s instructions
Receive finished product from kitchen, safely store in compliance with Proof and Health Department procedures, and inventory each item to meet production numbers
Pull and organize locations stock in accordance with Culinary pull sheets, communicating shorts to Culinary lead
Plan to fill shorts and/or day-of menu items and execute distribution of items to locations
Clear storage locations post-event, inventorying excess product, separating returns from donations
Work with Culinary team to line up donation company for post-event, oversee process and communication
Perform other related duties as assigned