PORTER (FULL TIME)

Compass Group•Hayward, CA
•Onsite

About The Position

Canteen is hiring a full-time Porter in Hayward, California. The Porter maintains cleanliness and sanitation in the front of the house, including tables, counters, floors, windows, and the beverage station. The role supports smooth meal service by keeping areas and equipment clean, handling dishes, helping receive and move deliveries, and following food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards. The schedule is full time, with days that may vary and hours of 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; further details are provided during the interview. Previous experience is preferred, and training is available. The position may require lifting 50 to 70 pounds.

Requirements

  • Previous experience preferred; the employer is willing to train.
  • May be required to lift 50 to 70 pounds.
  • Maintain a personal commitment to one's own safety and the safety of others.
  • Follow company policies and procedures, including food-safety, sanitation, and protective-equipment requirements.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous experience.

Responsibilities

  • Bus, clear, and clean tables; clear and sweep floors during peak service and prepare them before service.
  • Transport dishes and utensils safely from the front of the house to the kitchen using trays, bus tubs, or carts.
  • Wash dishes, glasses, and pots; clean cooking stations and equipment while maintaining sanitation standards.
  • Scrape and rinse food from dishes and wash them by hand or load them into racks or a dishwashing machine, ensuring they are clean and sanitized.
  • Keep display equipment clean, free of debris, and compliant with safety and sanitation standards during meal service.
  • Help receive heavy deliveries from the dock and transport them to assigned storage areas while following safe lifting standards.
  • Ensure proper presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures, and follow HACCP standards.
  • Follow company safety policies, including using appropriate protective gloves, slip-resistant shoes, and proper lifting techniques.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Retirement Plan
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life Insurance/AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
  • Internal Employee Referral Bonus
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