Expeditor (PM Shift)

Expeditor Position

The Expeditor's primary duty is to ensure that all orders are accurate, prioritized by time and location, include all specialty shopping items, include all items, accouterments are free of allergens, are HACCP compliant, and are packaged, labeled and delivered on time and to the accurate location.

Responsibilities and associated duties:

The Expeditor is responsible for prioritizing orders, pulling and packing orders, quality assurance, order completeness, appropriate packaging and labeling, delivery timing, miscellaneous procurement, and the overall compliance with ACES specifications associated with Air Culinaire orders. The Expeditor is responsible to verify that food quality and specifications match the kitchen issued specification in the software system.

The Expeditor is responsible for prioritizing orders, pulling and packing orders, quality assurance, order completeness, appropriate packaging and labeling, delivery timing, miscellaneous procurement, and the overall compliance with the system's specifications associated with Air Culinaire Worldwide's orders.

• The Expeditor is responsible to carefully check all food quality, check against specifications and to ensure that the food matches the presentation provided in the specification as provided.
• Additionally, the Expeditor will participate in the process of directly serving the Air Culinaire customers by phone, email and in-person (as applicable) and obtain feedback from them regarding our product and service.
• The Expeditor is responsible to relay feedback and suggestions to the Catering Director or General Manager to continue to monitor, maintain and improve quality as a primary responsibility in this role.
• They will be the central kitchen captains of quality and accuracy as well as the on-site problem solver in the event of situations arising that require immediate action.
• The Expeditor has the authority in this role to make decisions to require that food be remade, re-displayed or otherwise modified to meet the client's needs.
• The Expeditor will solve all issues following company procedures related to customer quality, satisfaction, safety, and cost.
• Further responsibilities may include picking up supplies as needed in the course of business and routine vehicle cleaning and maintenance.
• Understand and maintain quality control and food-safety procedures of food product during delivery.
• Dress professionally and within the guidelines of ACW procedures including the company approved uniform.
• Assist with the assembly of silverware units and stocking of items in the kitchens while maintaining the shopping lists, runs at least 3-days in advance of delivery and maintain the "shopping shelf" where retail items are held for fulfillment.
• Meet weekly with the GM to ensure ACW standards and procedures are accurately reflected in their day-to-day operations.
• Safely operate company vehicles and drive in compliance with all local and federal laws and regulations.
• Cross-train to be able to prepare or produce food in the kitchen, or drive, as secondary duty when business is slow and staffing shortages occur.
• All other duties as assigned by the General Manager or Operations Manager.

Benefits package:

• Air Culinaire Worldwide employees have the flexibility to design the benefit selections best suited for their needs.
• Full Time employees are eligible for healthcare and supplemental benefits on the first day of the month, following 30 days of employment.
• 401 (K) Retirement Plan with a discretionary 100% employer match of the first 6% of participant contributions.
• Plan entry is the first day of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Three (3) medical plans to choose from, with an excellent employer contribution.
• Available Dental and Vision insurance
• Company paid basic life insurance, with the option to elect additional voluntary term life.
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Available supplemental benefits, including critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and pet insurance.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account available (for eligible plans)
• Generous Vacation Program for full time employees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Measures of success:

Annual Performance Review- success will be measured using results of the Annual Performance Review (2X per-year), which are established bi-annually, just prior to the new Fiscal Year starting & at the 6-month mark of the fiscal year, to include Specific Job Responsibilities and our Core Service Goals:

• Stellar Customer Service
• Integrity & Accountability
• Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Teamwork Commitment

Knowledge, experience and skill requirements:

• High School diploma is required.
• Minimum 3 years of kitchen experience is required.
• Previous face-to-face customer service experience in the aviation, food services, or hospitality industry is essential.
• Individual must possess excellent verbal and written communications skills, as well as be proficient in email, Internet use, and basic office software programs.
• Prior knowledge of aviation terminology preferred, FDA Regulations and safe food handling required.
• Must possess a sense of priority at all times and be able to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to details.
• Prior hospitality/food Expo and delivery experience preferred.
• Flexibility to work shift hours that may vary, based on business needs.

Operational demands:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job.

Flexibility to work schedule required, including weekends and holidays.

Candidate must be able to travel in accordance with the current ACW Travel Policy.

Language skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Mathematical skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning ability:

Ability to apply good judgement understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Physical demands:

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle, reach and carry with hands and arms.

The employee is required to stand and walk.

The employee must lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Work environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Final candidate for the position will be required the following:

• Pre-employment background check
• Pre-employment Drug Test
• MVR (if applicable to the position)
• E-Verify

Disclaimer:

This position description highlights a general description of duties and responsibilities. Employee(s) may be assigned other duties, in addition to or in lieu of those described herein, and any duties are subject to change at any time, according to the needs of the location or Company.

Air Culinaire Worldwide, LLC. does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations.

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