Event Driver/Steward - Off-Premise Catering - Proof Of The Pudding By Mgr

Proof of the Pudding has spent the past four decades providing innovative menus, services, design expertise and event experiences to clients throughou...

Education and/or Experience

Experience driving 16ft box trucks is strongly preferred.

Knowledge of Downtown Atlanta Streets is a plus.

All drivers must participate in a DOT physical including an eye exam and blood pressure test.

Maintain a valid US Driver’s License with a clean driving background.

1+ year of experience working in a kitchen or as a steward is preferred, experience in customer service role is preferred.

Specialized Skills

Must be a team player and a phenomenal communicator, able to work with and communicate with employees, managers, venue staff, vendors, and clients.

Must maintain a positive and professional attitude

Must have schedule flexibility. Shift hours vary by position and season.  Weekday, evening, and weekend shifts will be regularly required.

Must have a reliable method of transportation to work

Must be comfortable working in a warehouse environment, and in an upscale event environment.

Must be extremely hardworking and organized.

Must be proactive and hands-on.

Work Environment 

This position will begin work out of Proof’s corporate office located in West Midtown. This position consists of helping load and unload box trucks, driving the trucks to event locations throughout greater Atlanta, being onsite event support, and returning the box trucks to the office. Events could be either indoors or outdoors with loading and unloading on different surfaces and terrain.

Uniform Requirements

Adherence to Company Uniform Requirements outlined in the Associate Handbook, uniform requirements outlined in your orientation guidelines

Physical Demands:

Prolonged periods of remaining in one space or moving through an event space, and traveling from venue to venue

Bending, lifting, scooping, and carrying miscellaneous equipment and food items

Must have ability to occasionally lift up to 60 lbs

Must have ability to move 150 lb rolling racks, dollies, carts and hand-trucks.

CORE VALUE AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

Business Acumen - Demonstrate comprehension of the job, including policies, practices, and relationships.  Possess the expertise and skill levels required of the job and perform with quality.

Dedication - Dependable, reliable and follows through on projects from inception to completion.  Willing to put in as much time as necessary to complete tasks.  Demonstrate a win-win attitude: “see it, own it, solve it.”

Ethics and Integrity - Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the company’s culture, values and beliefs while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct. 

Safety & Security - Observe safety and security standards.  Use equipment and materials properly.  Comply with safety standards and personal protective equipment requirements.  Report potential unsafe conditions or practices to appropriate person immediately.  Promote restaurant safety, cleanliness and security compliance at all times.

Teamwork - Cooperate and be willing to work as a team player to achieve goals and tasks accurately, efficiently and timely.

Communication - Communicate clearly and effectively with mutual respect, understanding and trust to fellow associates, managers, supervisors and guests. Listen carefully to opinions and views of others; state understanding of what has been heard. 

Initiative - Contribute new ideas and suggestions to enhance productivity and efficiency.  Be proactive in troubleshooting problems or issues and take action to mitigate potential problems.

Adaptability & Planning - Possess the ability to learn new tasks and adjusts well to new situations.  Perform well under tight time schedules and pressures to change direction quickly.

Service Orientation - Demonstrates a sense of urgency. Is welcoming, friendly and smiles when visible to guests.   

Position Salary & Benefits:

Starting rate range is $20-$22/hour.

Benefits include daily meals per shift.

Opportunity for advancement. Proof of the Pudding is consistently seeking to amplify talented team member’s roles.

On-the-job training that can be applied industry wide. 

A flexible work schedule.

 

Proof of the Pudding and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and employing a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.