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Catering Packager

Job Details

Entry
Rad - Redmond, WA
Full Time
Not Specified
$22.00 - $25.00 Hourly
None
Day
Restaurant - Food Service

Description

Summary/Objective

Are you ready to be the cornerstone of our culinary creations? We're on the lookout for a Food Packager to join our team and ensure that every product leaving our production kitchen is nothing short of perfection. From precise labeling and dating to meticulous packaging, you'll be the guardian of quality and consistency. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for maintaining optimal food safety standards, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering culinary delights to our guests. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where every package tells a story of craftsmanship and care, come join us on our flavorful journey.
 

 

Essential Functions (subject to change with proper notice)

  • Communicates with the Jr. Sous Chef(s), Lead Line Cooks, and Cooks about items that are ready to ship for the day or following day
  • Ensures items are properly labeled, dated, organized for each location
  • Builds Kits and properly packages them for each location per menu instructions
  • Assists Lead Line Cooks, Cooks with shipping cold items while maintaining proper temperatures
  • Communicates with the Delivery Team, Jr. Sous Chefs(s), Sous Chef(s) about staging products
  • Stages and organizes products in the shipping area as items are ready to ship
  • Works with the Packaging Team to maintain a clean and organized station
  • Keeps a detailed log with daily notes about when product needs to ship
  • To project a positive and motivated attitude amongst all Team Members

*NOTE: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks which are illustrative ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed or assigned by this position.

 

Knowledge and Skills

  • Basic culinary skills and entry-level experience with high volume production
  • Mid-level product recognition required
  • Strong communication, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills
  • Sense of urgency and ability to work and lead a team within a safe manner

 

What sets us apart:

  • Supportive work environment that fosters growth and promotes from within
  • Free on-shift meals
  • Free parking options
  • 15 days of paid time off and 12 paid holidays to relax and recharge
  • Majority company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for peace of mind
  • Free life insurance policy to ensure your well-being
  • 401k Matching
  • Performance-based pay increases to recognize your contributions
  • Annual stipend for non-slip shoes

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

  • High School diploma or equivalent required
  • Culinary school degree preferred but not required
  • Experience in full service, moderate to high volume Restaurant, Club or Catering establishment preferred but not required

 

Work Environment

  • Fast paced kitchen
  • High sense of urgency
  • Moderate to high noise level
  • Exposure to soap and cleaning solutions
  • Slippery/uneven surfaces may be encountered
  • Frequently moving from walk-in cooler/freezer to normal kitchen environment
  • Occasional smoke, steam, and heat in a confined space

Requirements

  • Valid King County Food Handler Permit
  • Completes Learn, Legal, and Privacy courses required by Meta
  • Positions at this location require proof of COVID-19 vaccinations, boosters, and/or regular COVID-19 testing.

*NOTE: Where permitted by law, applicants who are offered a position for this location may be asked about their vaccination status, which must meet minimum business requirements. All religious, medical, or other legally recognized exemptions regarding vaccination status will be considered.

 

Physical Demands

  • Some heavy lifting (may lift 10-40 lbs.) and possible moving of equipment required
  • Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision for safe navigation of work area and use of equipment
  • Heavy and repetitive hand and arm motion involved in production and clean up
  • Standing, walking, bending, twisting, and balance are all required to perform job task
  • Reaching across surfaces while moving containers, reaching above shoulders for containers for removal and storage
  • Standing a minimum of 8 hours a day
  • Carrying containers of different sizes and different types of products of all shapes and sizes
  • Removing hot items from oven
  • Able to work 10 hours or more shift plus ability to stand, sit or walk for extended periods of time
  • Must possess hearing, visual, and sensory abilities to observe and detect emergency situations; also distinguish product, taste, texture, and temperature

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. Physical requirements include stooping, standing, climbing and frequent lifting of equipment. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

 

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Authorized to work in the U.S.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Lavish Roots INC is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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