Warehouse - Catering

Jamie Hollander Catering & Events is an award-winning special events caterer located in Bristol, Pennsylvania. We are full-service event planners at off-site events and at our historic, exclusive venues: Glen Foerd on the Delaware, Bartram's Garden, and the Pearl S. Buck Estate. Our approach is simple: we use the best ingredients available and deliver a completely personalized experience.

Overview: Our Event Operations Team will be responsible for general warehouse tasks including, but not limited to, washing and polishing dishes/warehouse equipment, maintenance and upkeep of catering equipment, vehicles, and warehouse facilities. These team members should be cross-trained on our warehouse driver lead responsibilities; they are responsible for the successful delivery, set up, pickup, and inventorying of equipment for all catered events.

Responsibilities:

Warehouse

Able to perform general catering warehouse tasks 

• Perform dishwashing cycle

• • washing and polishing– china, glassware, flatware and other catering equipment

• • putting away - china, glassware, flatware and other catering equipment

• • inventorying - china, glassware, flatware and other catering equipment

• Assists with staging and packing event equipment 
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, and workstations neat
• Perform weekly inventories on supplies and equipment
• Perform cleaning duties and light maintenance duties
  
  

Venue Management

• Execute opening and closing duties at event sites 
• Cleaning/upkeep and proper storage of all catering equipment at venues
• Cleaning/upkeep of event space, restroom trailers, and properties
• Assist with inventory/restocking venue supplies 

Assist Driver - complete delivery/pick-up cycle 

Properly load trucks with catering equipment specified by the Event Packlist provided by Director of Operations and Warehouse Manager - equipment consists of: china, flatware, glassware, operations equipment, specialty rentals

• Delivery Cycle: 
  • Load equipment onto vehicle at the warehouse
• Unload vehicle at the venue; able to follow a site-map, floor plans, pack lists,  and detailed instructions from operations management
• Ability to assist with event set-up as needed
• Return to warehouse
• Pick-up Cycle: 
  • Load equipment onto vehicle at the venue
  • Check Pack List before departing - all items should be loaded (specialty rental items, etc); able to follow site-map, floor plans,pack lists,  and detailed instructions from operations management
  • Venue inventories and venue cleaning duties 
  • Unload vehicle 
• Vehicle maintenance
• Clean company vehicles
• Assists Warehouse Manager with vehicle maintenance

Requirements:

• Experience working in a warehouse or restaurant – general labor, dishwasher preferred
• Flexible schedule due to catering event schedule, including weekend/evening availability, must be available to work holidays when needed
• Physical standards – Must meet the minimum physical standards set up by JHGF. - physical standards include ability to lift 50 pounds, carry 25 pounds, and stand for 6-8 hours a day
• Driver’s license – Must maintain a current valid automobiles driver’s license
• Driving record – Must maintain a clean driving record 
• Experience driving a box truck is preferred

Anticipated Schedule, Seasonal: 

(subject to change based on business demands): 

Saturday - Wednesday

30-40 hours/week

Requirements:

• Flexible schedule due to catering event schedule, including weekend/evening availability, must be available to work holidays when needed
• Physical standards – Must meet the minimum physical standards set up by JHGF. - physical standards include ability to lift 50 pounds, carry 25 pounds, and stand for 6-8 hours a day
  

Working Conditions 

• Working conditions involve noise, heat, changes in temperature, kitchen elements, odors, moisture, etc.
• May be required to work additional hours as dictated by the work load and staffing. 
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays

Job Description Change 

Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, this job description may be changed without notice when in the best interest of Jamie Hollander Gourmet Foods. When changes are necessary, a written addendum will be added to this job description. 

Statement of Understanding: I have read this job description and understand its contents. I also understand this job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with my position. I further understand that my employment is at will, and thereby understand that my employment may be terminated at will by Jamie Hollander Gourmet Foods or myself with or without notice.