About Just Fare
Just Fare is building a just world where food is a force for social change. We make good food — for people who enjoy eating, and for those who want a more equitable and just food system. Based in Oakland, CA, we offer food services for the workplace, event catering, design commercial kitchens and food programs, and operate a community kitchen. We ground everything we do in service of creating a more responsible and ethical world.
1% of our revenue supports donated meals made by our charitable arm, Just Fare Community Kitchen. So far, we have delivered over 450,000 meals to communities fighting food insecurity in the Bay Area.
Tastes good. Does good.
About Workplace
Our Workplace business unit prepares and serves food for a variety of Bay Area companies and institutions. Ingredients are carefully selected from organic, local, independent farms - prioritizing purchasing from BIPOC and women-owned purveyors. Prepared to satisfy refined palettes and a diverse range of dietary sensitivities and preferences, our nourishing meals aim to delight employees. Our Workplace business unit offers multiple food program solutions to meet our clients' needs.
Position Overview
The Catering Server will manage the hospitality experience through daily meal execution and the snack program for our corporate catering clients; starting onsite. This position will perform all front of house (FoH) responsibilities, including but not limited to; daily meal service set-up and breakdown, and maintain a clean service environment. This role may be asked to cross-train in basic culinary positions/techniques as needed to contribute to the success of the team.
This is a FoH position; client facing.
Additionally, The Catering Server / Driver will manage the hospitality experience through daily meal execution and the snack program (as needed). This position will be responsible for packing up the daily catered meals at the commissary kitchen in Oakland and driving them to our client location. Then unload the meal and perform all front of house duties including daily meal service set-up and break down, replenishing and hosting within the space, and maintaining a clean service environment. This position will then drive the dirties and leftovers back to the kitchen and make preparations for the next day. This role may be asked to cross-train in basic culinary positions/techniques as needed to contribute to the team's success.
Ideal candidate will be able to start in Oakland or San Francisco as needed, with the ability to drive our company sprinter vans as needed also.
Responsibilities
- Setup and breakdown of daily meal services and all other points of service
- Transport meals from Fare Kitchen to client location in company-provided van
- Assist in the food transportation cambros to and from the onsite delivery dock and the client office
- Restock and organize all snacks and beverages, & assist with maintaining pars for snacks & beverages (as needed)
- Help uphold Just Fare hospitality standards
- Replenish service line and answer questions throughout service
- Be a friendly face and host within all office kitchen areas
- Create an authentic connection with our client community
- Maintain a clean and organized work/service environment
- Help with signage for all offerings
- Monitor and record time and temperature of food for safety/sanitation purposes
- Assist in the food transportation to and from the onsite delivery dock, including unloading and loading vans
- Send detailed end of service reports daily
Qualifications & Requirements
- 2+ years experience in a professional kitchen or hospitality environment with a passion for food & people
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, communication & patience
- Attendance & punctuality is required with schedule flexibility determined by needs
- Ability to be self-sufficient & make sound decisions on-the-fly
- Understanding & knowledge of safety, sanitation & food handling procedures
- Must have valid CA drivers license, with a clean driving record
- Preferred: Experience driving sprinter vans
- Must have a smartphone for Maps and Slack communications
- Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs and support with loading items in and out of van
- Preferred: Basic computer skills (docs, spreadsheets, google docs, etc.)
- Preferred: Good knowledge of local products, producers and farms
- Basic Food Handler Certification
Compensation & Benefits
- Cell Phone Stipend
- All employees 401K (retirement account) - After 90 days
- Commuter or Parking Pre-Tax Option - After 30 days
- Meals provided daily onsite at Oakland Commissary Kitchen & most client locations
- Opportunity to develop your skills, work with amazing people & be a part of a force for social change!
Schedule & Expectations
Typical schedules range from Monday through Friday with hours dependent on the service. You are responsible for managing your schedule, based on your shift availability, with your supervisor.
A set schedule will be determined upon hire, below are the current needs.
Shift details:
Tuesday - 8:45 am - 3:30 pm, will start in Oakland and drive company sprinter van. (with Wednesday & Thursdays as needed)
Wednesday and Thursday - 9:30am to 2:30pm mainly and start onsite in SF (unless driver is needed then will be the above Tues schedule)
Also appreciate Monday and Friday availability as needed!
Competitive wages in an equitable tiered pay structure for all positions.
Non-Negotiable.