Steward / Porter

Job Position: Porter / StewardWage: $18 - $19 per hourHours: Early Mornings & Afternoon shifts. Weekend and major holidays availability required.Location: Airport/Rosemont areaJob SummaryAs one of our Food for Thought Porters, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation for dishes, glassware, tableware, cooking utensils, and other kitchen equipment.You will also assist with kitchen prep work and cleaning duties as needed, sweep or scrub floors, clean garbage cans with water or steam, sort and remove trash and place it in designated pickup areas.Responsibilities• Maintaining kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition.• Properly cleaning and organizing all cookware and small ware.• Stocking supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars.• Transferring supplies or equipment between storage and work areas, by hand or using hand trucks.• Assisting with producing accurate inventory.• Assisting with deliveries, when necessary.Required Qualifications• Additional background and security check required• Attention to detail and sanitation rules.• Must provide valid Food Handler Certificate.Preferred Qualifications• Ability to work in a team, as well as on individual tasks.• Ability to thrive and remain even-tempered when faced with a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.• Experience working in high volume restaurants or cafés.Why We're the LeadersExcellent trainingEmployee Referral bonusesFlexible scheduling Career advancement opportunitiesCompetitive PayAnniversary Milestone IncentivesCompany Benefits & PerksPaid Time OffMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance - Includes Spouse and Domestic Partner Coverage (Blue Cross Blue Shield Provider)Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Health Savings Account (HSA)Paid Life InsuranceAccidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D) & Critical Illness InsuranceShort Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Mental Health, Relationship Conflicts, Child and Eldercare, Substance Abuse, Grief and LossAssistance for you and household membersIn Person SessionsUnlimited phone accessParental Leave - Equal benefits to Mothers and Fathers401K Retirement PlanFFT University - Over 70 courses designed to enhance your skills in life and on the job to help your career growth.Employee Meal PlanEmployee Discounts (Pet Insurance, Entertainment, Travel, Company Discounts, and much more).Company Values & Culture• Collaboration & Open Communication• Diverse, Inclusive, Safe, and Motivating• Our Triple Bottom Line - People, Product and Planet• A Net Positive OrganizationGrow with us! - at Food For Thought, instruction, advice, and assistance are always readily available, which is why our average tenure is 5 years. The U.S. average is 4.3 years, while the Hospitality industry average is only 2 years!Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach at or below the shoulder; lift and carry items up to 50 pounds for a moderate distance.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand and move during the length of shift; be able to bend and kneel through the shift. The employee is required to use their hands to handle tools, grasp, and control objects. Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble items. The employee is continuously exposed to extreme temperatures. Working with knives, mincers, and other dangerous tools or equipment.EEO StatementFood For Thought provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.E-Verify ParticipationFood For Thought participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS

Created: 2026-04-02