Porter
Description
The Porter plays a key role within the Culinary Team, supporting the execution of food & beverage programs across multiple sites through operational coordination, cross-functional collaboration, and service excellence. This role ensures consistent program delivery, equipment functionality, and high customer service standards across all locations.
Responsibilities
- Oversee maintenance and operational readiness of food service equipment at all sites, including Keurigs, refrigerators, soda machines, and vending units
- Conduct regular walkthroughs of ancillary sites to verify compliance with service, safety, and cleanliness standards
- Maintain and improve operational systems, processes, and policies to enhance reporting, interdepartmental coordination, and information flow
- Partner with fast-paced, cross-functional teams to resolve operational challenges, set objectives, track deliverables, and report outcomes
- Monitor and analyze current production systems, identifying opportunities for process improvement and implementing strategic enhancements
- Serve as a liaison between culinary leadership and other departments to support project execution and goal achievement
- Support program goals through flexible contribution to additional operational duties as needed
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of high-volume food & beverage experience in a related field; or a Degree in Hospitality, Business Administration, or a related major or equivalent experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Office suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and database applications
- Food Manager Certification (preferred)
- Demonstrated customer service orientation, accuracy, self-motivation, and efficient time management
- Proven ability to work in a time-critical, fast-paced environment, particularly in product development or service operations
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead, motivate, and collaborate with teams
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and quickly synthesize complex issues into actionable team decisions
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
- Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)
Expected Compensation
$20.20 - $48.72/hour + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

