Nobu - Indian Wells Porter

POSITION OVERVIEW

Desert Champions is hiring for a Porter for NOBU - Indian Wells. In this multi-faceted, labor-intensive position the porter is responsible for receiving, stocking, and dishwashing. The person in this position will be required to have knowledge of shipping and receiving practices and have the aptitude for record maintenance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for receiving raw materials and products *
• Unload packages, inspect contents to ensure they are undamaged and match the order *
• Stock, organize, and allocate products to their designated places *
• Ensure invoices are checked and signed for all deliveries *
• Ensure restaurant and inventory areas are cleaned and maintained regularly *
• Follow established policies and procedures, including safety and sanitation *
• Properly clean and sanitize all dishes, glassware, pots, pans, and utensils *
• Maintain the dish room and dish machine *
• Dust, mop, organize the kitchen *
• Assist with cleaning and maintaining kitchen equipment, hoods, fridge fans, and storerooms*
• Clean and restock the restrooms *
• Deep clean kitchens and degrease equipment as required *
• Follow pest control instructions for cleaning and drain maintenance *
• Follow SDS established cleaning methods and instructions *
• Attend all mandatory meetings and trainings; maintain certifications *
• Other duties as assigned
• Essential Job Function

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Experience as receiver, porter or similar position preferred
• Restaurant experience preferred
• Knowledge of basic sanitation rules for food service
• Bio-hazard training will be provided

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and OTHER ABILITIES

• Work in a flexible manner by being able to think quickly and adapt to sudden changes
• Remain calm under pressure and maintain a positive attitude
• Understand restaurant/kitchen etiquette
• Ability to prioritize and manage time well
• Ability to work as a team and support co-workers
• Patience and commitment to customers and coworkers
• Maintain professional appearance by being appropriately groomed and in uniform provided

REQUIRED LICENCES/CERTIFICATIONS

• California Workplace Harassment Prevention Certification
• Riverside Food Handlers card or obtain within 30-days of hire date

LANGUAGE ABILITY

• Ability to speak effectively with guests, vendors, co-workers and all organization employees
• Ability to speak, read, and understand English

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE

• Basic computer literacy and Microsoft Office
• Time clock

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to walk long distances and stand during entire shift
• Regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, see, and hear
• Agility to frequently use hands and arms to reach, pick up, and move items.
• Ability to work in confined kitchen space
• Must be able to see and read small print
• Regularly required to lift up to 80 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions within reason, and such that it would not pose undue hardship.

• This position requires flexible working hours and will include nights, weekends, and major holidays
• Must be available no less than three shifts per work week
• May be required to work extended work hours during events or special projects
• Employee is regularly exposed to indoor and outdoor weather conditions
• Frequently exposed to cold, hot, wet, or humid conditions
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud

EOE