Lead Food Expeditor and Packer
Hourly - $23 - $25 per hour, based on experience
1301 E Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles
Tuesday, June 18th 2024
POSITION SUMMARY
Citizen Sprout is looking for a HIGHLY organized, efficient, knowledgeable and communicative Lead Food Expeditor and Packer to join our team as we embark on a rapid growth phase. This person will function as the key packer and organizer for our school and camp lunch delivery business. Tremendous opportunity to join a fast-paced growing company with opportunity for quick promotion and career growth.
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS
- Oversee the day-to-day operations and implementation of our school lunch distribution.
- Own daily master packing lists per school / camp to ensure accuracy of ALL meals, sides, drinks and desserts for all schools and camps.
- Lead, manage and communicate with all Citizen Sprout on-campus representatives and route drivers.
- Personally oversee effectiveness of all strategies for daily pack outs, identify areas for improvement and execute improvement strategies with your team.
- Liaise daily with packing and expediting team, kitchen manager and head chef to ensure on-time departures of meals, meal and size accuracy, plating and temperature control.
- Oversee the hiring and training of new expeditors.
- Lead by example with a strong, POSITIVE attitude in a high-pressure environment.
- Possess strong problem-solving ability in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Liaise with kitchen manager to accurately identify any changes, cancellations, last minute add ons to school lunch lists, execute changes.
- Strong customer service skills and the ability to interact professionally with schools, parents and students.
- Ensure all dress codes are being met and and maintained by on-campus distributors.
- Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency in excel a HUGE bonus
The duties listed above represent an outline of the responsibilities of this role. The role itself is not limited to the above and therefore requires flexibility on the part of the ideal candidate.
QUALIFICATIONS
Work Experience Required:
Minimum of three (3) years experience in a hands-on expeditor role in a catering or delivery business setting.
Hospitality background is a huge plus.
Must have your own vehicle to visit accounts
Education:
College Degree from an accredited University preferred.
Knowledge Required:
- Strong professional leadership skills are essential
- Strong organizational and operations skills are essential.
- Ideal candidate must possess exceptional written and oral business and customer - service related communication skills.
- Bi-lingual a plus.
- Strong knowledge of Excel a HUGE plus.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.24 - $24.38 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
Restaurant type:
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Morning shift
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Los Angeles, CA 90023 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Los Angeles, CA 90023: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person