Airport Catering Driver

Job Summary

As an Airport Catering Driver, you will make a difference to our passengers. You will help get their planes in and out on time. And you will make sure that their travel is as comfortable and enjoyable as it should be. The passengers may not always see you working in catering, but you will make a difference for them. You will be part of creating the best possible flying experience for our passengers.

 

You'll also get to be a valued member of a team. Your team shares different roles and skills that come together to create a positive workplace and share in our successes. Porter - flying refined.

 

Why choose Porter Airlines:

• Career Progression: Our Airport Catering Drivers are often able to progress to other jobs and departments within our company.
• Staff Travel: Permanent Team Members get access to Staff Travel perks on Porter starting right away, and our Global interline partners after 6 months of service.
• Benefits:  RRSP matching and Medical & Dental coverage are just a couple of the perks that our Airport Catering Drivers enjoy after 3 months of service.

Reporting to the Hub Manager, Toronto YTZ with daily oversight from the Supervisor, Catering; the Airport Catering Driver contributes to the safe and efficient day-to-day operations of the airline.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Physically providing all flights with perishable and non-perishable commissary product
• Liaise with operating flight crew to ensure all flight provisioning requirements are met
• Communicate effectively with the catering personnel
• Assist catering personnel with warehousing and deliveries when required
• Operate a forklift when required
• Assist catering personnel with loading and unloading of the catering vehicle
• Manage the supply level on the catering vehicles
• Maintain the vehicle cleanliness
• Manage the garbage and recycling on a daily basis from the aircraft and catering facility
• Actively participate in Porter’s Safety Management System (SMS) including, reporting hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations; understand, comply and promote the Company Safety Policy
• Other Duties as assigned
  

Behavioural Competencies

• Concern for Safety: Identifying hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and taking appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for self and others.

• Teamwork: Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.

• Passenger/Customer Service: Providing service excellence to internal and/or external customers (passengers).

• Initiative: Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.

• Results Focus: Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent with the organization’s standards.

• Fostering Communication: Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid G2 Class driver's license (or out of province equivalent) with a clean driver’s abstract
• Must be able to obtain a Restricted Area Security Pass
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills are required
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 70lbs
• Ability to bend, kneel, and squat
• Hard working attitude with initiative to work alone or in a team environment
• Ability to work shift work
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check

Location

Toronto (Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport - YTZ)

Company Description

Since 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of economy air travel for every passenger, providing genuine hospitality with style, care and charm. Porter’s fleet of Embraer E195-E2 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft serves a North American network from Eastern Canada. Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star Rating®. Visit www.flyporter.com or follow @porterairlines on Instagram, Facebook and X.