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Wildlife Conservation Society

Seasonal On-Call Porter Supervisor

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Job Description

Department:  Business Services – Events & Catering
Title:  On-Call Porter Supervisor
Employment Type:  Seasonal
Status:  Non-Exempt
Grade Level:  Hourly
Pay Range:  $18.00 - $22.00 per hour  
Reports To:  Events & Catering Manager and Assistant Manager

Job Function and Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Manager and Assistant Manager, the Porter Supervisor assists with set up, break down, service, cleaning and preparation of events to ensure WCS standards are met as well as provides leadership to porters. Must have unrestricted availability, and/or possess the willingness to accommodate irregular scheduling. 

Schedule:  The work schedule for this temporary position operates March – January. 
Position requires flexible availability to work non-standard hours including morning, evenings, holidays, and weekends. Schedule may start as early as 6:00 a.m. and work as late as 4:00 a.m. May be required to work a 10-hour day or longer.

Position Responsibilities and Specifications:

•    Ability to work at a fast pace and coordinate multiple projects while assisting the catering events and culinary team in the set-up and execution of all events according to the customizations specified on the Banquet Event Order
•    Instruct, lead, supervise and assist the porter staff in all daily duties
•    Gathering, transporting, setting up, breaking down, and storing event equipment
•    Filling pull sheet orders to gather equipment needed for specific events, ensuring they are all complete
•    Load supplies safely into appropriate vehicles and transport to the location of the events
•    Set up equipment needed for the success of the event including tables, chairs, dancefloor, linens, food service equipment, china, glassware, etc.
•    Assist in bussing and running food, helping clear and replenish food items during events
•    Oversee the set up, execution, break down, and clean up Sanit area during larger events
•    Supervise and assist porters in dish room operations and trash removal duties
•    Inspect and supervise the general cleaning and sanitation of event space, kitchen, sanit, dish room, restrooms, storage areas, carts, etc.
•    Wash, sanitize and properly store all tableware, catering equipment and silverware
•    Operate light weight grounds keeping equipment including leaf blower and pressure washer
•    Deep cleaning of equipment, walls, floors, vents, ceilings, vehicles, etc. as assigned
•    Assist in inventorying, cleaning, and organizing all equipment 
•    Ensure the retrieval and proper storage and organization of tables, chairs, rental equipment and other materials on a daily basis
•    Break down all equipment at the conclusion of events and ensure all items are put away and the event space is cleaned
•    Receive incoming deliveries, ensure they are properly stored away, and assist with vendor load in
•    Ensure the maintenance of all work and storage areas so they are in compliance with safety requirements and sanitation standards
•    Inspect all function areas at the conclusion of the event to ensure cleanliness and completion of tasks
•    Communicate to the status of the facilities, equipment and work performance of the set-up staff on a regular basis
•    Follow safe storage, service, and sanitation practices
•    Drive safely to and from designated areas within events using company motor vehicle
•    Perform other related duties assigned by management
Seasonal On-Call Porter Supervisor at Wildlife Conservation Society | Renata