Warehouse Associate - Gas South Arena

PROOF OF THE PUDDING•Duluth, GA

156d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

Proof of the Pudding (POP) provides award-winning catering and provisions to conferences, meetings, exhibitions, conventions, and special events at the Gas South District . As one of Georgia’s busiest convention centers and arena, every day brings new opportunities to create, design, and execute memorable events for a variety of guests. We are looking for multiple Warehouse Associates to receive, sort, and organize incoming orders, equipment, and product. This position is responsible for assisting the moving and organization of product to maximize kitchen efficiency for each event. The Warehouse Team will work with the Chefs and Operations Team to organize and identify items, prepare kitchen distribution, double check inventories, and help distribute product for event days.

Requirements

Experience in a high volume food distribution role is needed, work in stadiums, arenas, concerts, and large-scale event centers are comparable to this role
ServSafe certified is preferred
Familiarity of invoices and managing inventory
Comfortable commuting to Duluth, GA
Flexibility and a positive attitude
The ability to work independently and proactively
Knowledge of best food safety practices
Strong organization and communication skills
Business Acumen - Demonstrate comprehension of the job, including policies, practices, and relationships. Possess the expertise and skill levels required of the job and perform with quality.
Dedication - 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.”
Ethics and Integrity - Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the company’s culture, values and beliefs while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct.
Safety & Security - 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.
Teamwork - Cooperate and be willing to work as a team player to achieve goals and tasks accurately, efficiently and timely.
Communication - 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.
Initiative - Contribute new ideas and suggestions to enhance productivity and efficiency. Be proactive in troubleshooting problems or issues and take action to mitigate potential problems.
Adaptability & Planning - 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.
Service Orientation - Demonstrates a sense of urgency. Is welcoming, friendly and smiles when visible to guests.

Nice To Haves

ServSafe certified is preferred

Responsibilities

Assist with the receiving of shipments, monitoring inventory, and sorting product
Check product in by comparing shipment to order invoice
Organize invoices and assist with the PO process
Help organize large deliveries multiple times per day
Organize the prepared food storage trucks
Operate food-service equipment in a safe manner
Stores, labels, and dates all food items in accordance with health code and the Culinary Team’s instructions
Receiving Finished Product from Kitchen, safely storing in compliance with Proof and Health Department procedures, inventorying 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
Clearing Storage Locations post-event, inventorying excess product, separating returns from donations
Cleaning and maintaining the cleanliness of the walk in coolers and freezers, loading dock area, and dry storage.
Works with Culinary team to line up donation company for post-event, oversees process and communication
Performs other related duties as required