Food & Beverage Expeditor

Please note: . This position will work every Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the majority of weekends, as well as occasionally filling in on a Monday or Tuesday. The position will work between 20 and 28 hours per week. This position is eligible for benefits.

Are you passionate about food, wine, and building community? Join our positive, fun, and hardworking team at McEvoy Ranch, a beautiful 550-acre farm in Petaluma, CA, and enjoy wide-ranging benefits including health insurance, 401(k) and discounts of up to 40% on our award-winning products.

Inspired by a love of the land and renegade thinking, our family-owned 550-acre sprawling ranch has fewer than 15% planted to olives and grapes to maintain a healthy balance with our natural surroundings. Our unique vineyard location in the Petaluma Gap is conducive to cultivating Pinot Noir, Syrah, Montepulciano, Grenache, and Viognier grapes for our limited-production wines. Our award-winning certified organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the result of a mindful and passionate dedication to excellence, from orchard to bottle. Our ODE beauty collection offerings are infused with vitamin-rich plant extracts and botanicals inspired by the natural elements on site. They also bear the cruelty-free Leaping Bunny Standard given by the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics (CCIC). We craft our own culinary products that can be found in our Tasting Room, and in specialty retailers. As a member of the California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF), sustainability and acting ethically are important values for us. For over three decades, McEvoy Ranch has been making the highest quality, award-winning estate olive oils, small loot wines, culinary and olive oil beauty products.

This position is central to McEvoy Ranch’s food service operation. It is responsible for facilitating and executing our fresh culinary program, including prepping, plating, and providing general service support to the retail and hospitality department. The Food & Beverage Expeditor is a brand ambassador of McEvoy Ranch and thrives in a fast-paced environment while maintaining smooth operations behind the scenes.

Food & Beverage Handling:

• Prep and plate catered lunches, olive oil and wine tastings, beverages, and other culinary items.
• Adhere to safety protocols to maintain a safe environment and work with the Tasting Room Manager to meet all health department regulations.

Back of House Duties

• In charge of setting up, cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining the McEvoy Ranch kitchen prep space.
• Maintain a clean and tidy prep area that is always ready for service.
• Wash and sanitize all kitchen prep items, including dishware, flatware, olive oil cups, and wine glasses.
• Support other tasks, such as taking out trash, restocking supplies, and other end-of-day duties.

Work Style Requirements:

• Possess time-management solid skills to ensure efficient flow of orders.
• Have an eye for detail, including checking each lunch order before completing it for quality and presentation.
• Professionalism of dress, appearance, and manner.
• A friendly and respectful tone of voice is used in all communication with guests and peers.

Position Details: This role will work approximately 24 hours weekly, specifically most Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Work hours will generally be 9:30 or 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

To be eligible for this position, the applicant must meet the minimum qualifications.

• EDUCATION: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: 1-2 years of related experience in a retail, service, restaurant, body care, or food & wine environment.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

• CERTIFICATIONS: RBS and ServSafe, or willingness to be certified. McEvoy Ranch will provide reimbursement for RBS and ServSafe certifications.
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of customer service principles and processes
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, judgment, and resilience
• Detailed-oriented with a high level of accuracy
• Ability to bring energy and a positive attitude to the performance of a task

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to sit, stand, and walk extensively throughout the work shift; reach outward, reach above shoulder, bend, and use hands and fingers frequently.
• Occasionally, must be able to squat or kneel
• Sustained movement of hands and fingers on a computer keyboard
• Frequently uses the senses of vision, sound, smell, taste, and touch
• May lift and move up to 40 lbs.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of automobile insurance, and a clean driving record.

We offer a beautiful working environment, wonderful co-workers, competitive compensation, and benefits. If you are interested in this position please provide your resume and a cover letter outlining why you are interested in our company and brand.

Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary range.

Min to Mid range:  $18.00 per hour, plus tips