Food Truck Associate

**Overview**:
As a Wild Fork Associate, you are enthusiastic, and passionate about Customers and Wild Fork products. You are a Brand ambassador with an Entrepreneurial spirit. Your focus is to create and provide a memorable experience for all our guests. Educate consumers on the Wild Fork Brand, its differentiation, and the Wild Fork Way processes. You will be trained to have the highest level of product knowledge to provide customers with recommendations on their favorite dish and protein.

**Job description**:
Wild Fork is looking for a reliable Full-Time Food Truck associate. Must be able to manage an efficient operation and responsibility of food truck, including cleanliness, equipment care, food quality/consistency, Food Safety, Truck Maintenance, and driving; to ensure every customer receives the best possible food experience. Possess strong interpersonal skills with genuine strength and aptitude for meeting and interacting with new people.

In partnership with the Truck Manager, you are also responsible for the overall operations of the back of the house and kitchen area; coordinate food samples and stock, proper food preparation and kitchen safety techniques, also ensure the kitchen is properly cleaned on a regular schedule, food is disposed of properly and the kitchen meets all sanitation standards; Will follow Wild Fork in-house policies and procedures and meet with all Health Department requirements and regulations.

**Primary Responsibilities**:

- Support the day-to-day operations on food truck, and back of the house kitchen.
- To be able to prepare and Grill / Cook food in a fast-food mobile restaurant setting in a timely manner. In this position one can expect to work at multiple stations on the truck: Driver, Runner, Griller, and housekeeping.
- Follow proper sanitation procedures.
- Ensure food safety standards are maintained while food is being cooked.
- Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
- Prepare and serve food to customers.
- Respond to customer requests, and inquiries.
- Maintain equipment including refrigerator, cookware, and preparation/inventory spaces.
- Ensure customer dining experience is satisfactory and to Wild Fork Brand Standards.
- Housekeeping: Cleaning of the truck and kitchen, clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Cook batches of food, such as Beef, chicken, lamb, seafood, and other proteins, which are prepared to sample are kept warm and safe.
- Measure ingredients required for specific food items being prepared.
- Verify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity.
- Attention to detail, especially regarding food standards, costs, and safety.
- Can expect to spend time working around hot cooking elements and assist with meal preparation as needed.
- Performs heavy cleaning, on ovens, hoods and grill as needed.
- Restock trucks with supplies needed for the next shift.

**Physical Demands and Work Environment**:

- Physically be able to lift-up to 50lb.
- Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures (Freezer)
- Stand/walk for up to 8-10 hours.
- Frequent movement within the store sales floor and back of the house

**JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS**:

- High School Diploma or equivalent education.
- Knowledge of the safe operation and maintenance of light trucks.
- Knowledge of Ontario traffic laws and safe driving practices.
- Ability to operate assigned equipment and vehicle in a safe and legal manner.
- Ability to use effective methods of receiving, storing, issuing equipment and supplies.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
- Available to work a flex schedule, working a variety of hours, which can include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays if required.
- Show ownership, dependability, and commitment.

**Licenses and Certifications**:

- A valid Class G driver’s license that allows the applicant/employee to legally operate a motor vehicle in Ontario. License must be maintained for the duration of the assignment/contract.
- Hold or be able to acquire a Material Handling Equipment Certification
- Culinary Art Certification or Equivalent Experience