Catering Dispatcher
Start: 04/22/2024
Status: Full-Time
Schedule: Varies
Wage: $21.00/hour
Location: 1545 West 3rd Ave. Vancouver, BC, V6J1J8
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Why work with Eurest Dining? We are a member of Compass Group Canada, the leading food and support Services Company. We provide diverse, innovative dining services to corporate headquarter locations, law firms, manufacturing facilities, distribution centres and call centres. Join our commitment to providing exceptional food service to the best of business and industry.
Job Details
Start: As soon as possible
Status: Full-Time
Schedule: Varies
Wage: $20.00/hour
Location: Vancouver, BC
Job Summary
How you will make an impact:
The Catering Dispatcher plays an integral role checking off and organizing all orders for the day. They work closely with drivers and the kitchen to ensure each order is executed exactly as planned and is delivered on time.
As a Catering Dispatcher, you will:
- Be responsible to check off orders daily and make sure each item is accounted for and correct. Inform the appropriate Associate of any missing items and ensure they are added to the order
- Ensure quality control of food orders prior to leaving for delivery to the client
- Monitor drivers progress throughout the day, ensuring they can complete projected delivery routes and adjust when necessary
- Organize all orders into racks for drivers in the appropriate order
- Manage organization of the fridges and make labels for the following days orders
- Communicate with Events Manager and Corporate Sales on any changes or delays in orders
- Complete preparation of items for the following day including paper products, coffee and tea set ups and chafing dish preparation
- Delegate last minute changes and additional errands to drivers
- Responsible to keep the operations area tidy and stocked with supplies including the beverage fridge
- Monitor stock and beverage levels
- Perform other duties as assigned
About you:
- You are organized and work well under pressure
- Must possess problem solving and time management skills
- You are able to work independently, without supervision
- You have clear verbal and written communication skills
- Preferred industry experience
- You are available to work on weekends
- A valid driver's license and good driving record is required
- Physical ability to carry out duties of the position
Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.
For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact PeopleHub@compass-canada.com for further information.