Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. · 1 month ago
Expeditor (PM Shift)
DC Kitchen, Ashburn, VA, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expUniversal Weather and Aviation, Inc. is a company focused on providing quality food services. The Expeditor's primary duty is to ensure that all orders are accurate and delivered on time while maintaining compliance with food safety standards.
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Responsibilities
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 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
Qualification
Required
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
Must possess a sense of priority at all times and be able to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to details
Flexibility to work schedule required, including weekends and holidays
Candidate must be able to travel in accordance with the current ACW Travel Policy
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to apply good judgement understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
The employee must lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
Preferred
Prior knowledge of aviation terminology preferred
FDA Regulations and safe food handling required
Prior hospitality/food Expo and delivery experience preferred
Benefits
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)
Company
Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc.
At Universal, we’re moving organizations that move the world.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Ralph J Vasami
Chief Executive Officer
John Lee
EVP and Chief Financial Officer
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