Driver- Dining Services

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New York Institute of Technology - Division of Campus Dining seeks a Driver to deliver food beverages and non-food items to dining locations/buildings within and outside New York Techs Long Island and NYC campuses.

• Daily Tasks:
  • Deliver food beverage and non-food items to dining locations/buildings within and outside NYITS Old Westbury and NYC campus
  • Successfully organize and execute daily catering deliveries
    • Read and understand instructions noted on Banquet Event Order (BEO)
    • Ensure all necessary event items are loaded on the truck before delivery is made
    • Manage all catering orders that come in by ensuring they are being delivered to the appropriate locations by the requested times
  • Complete logs and other necessary documentation with the direction and supervision of the Campus Dining management team
  • Assist in receiving and storing deliveries along with the Campus Dining management team
    • Responsible for upholding organization and inventory of papergoods plasticware etc..
  • Notify Campus Dining management team when inventory of items or equipment is low or damaged including: dry goods beverage equipment disposables linens etc.
  • Train and develop part time drivers in the proper delivery policies of the Campus Dining Department including: putting orders together; filling out checklists appropriately; handling the equipment properly etc.
  • Manage Campus Dining laundry drop off/pick-up
• Customer Service:
  • Adhering to the departmental etiquette policies while interacting with clients
  • Ensure that personalized greetings are used with all customers according to contact information on the BEO
  • Handle customer complaints using the L.A.S.T. method and reporting applicable comments to management
  • Maintain uniform according to Uniform Policy
• Driving:
  • Manage all Dining Services vehicles to ensure inspections are up to date and trucks are routinely serviced
  • Follow campus rules for speed limits signage walkways etc. to maintain a safe environment for faculty staff and students
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization for all vehicles at the end of each shift

Must be able to work in other areas on campus as needed such as DeSeversky Mansion all campus cafes kiosks food trucks and any/all special events on or off campus.

Must be able to work in other positions such as utility prep cook server attendant/cashier as needed should employees in those positions not be able to work due to vacation sick or personal time.

Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends nights and holidays as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements: (High School or Equivalent) plus one to two years experience in a commercial kitchen setting or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.

Possess a clean and valid Class D NYS Drivers License .

One year food service/beverage delivery experience.

Ability to work flexible hours which may include weekends holiday and evenings

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and lift an average of 35 pounds repeatedly

Ability to perform basic math skills PHYSICAL EFFORT AND STRESS.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand for extended periods of time.

This is a 9-month seasonal position with a work schedule from September through May and paid over a 12-month period.

New York Institute of Technology offers numerous opportunities to enhance personal andprofessional growth and provides employees with a competitive compensation and benefits program inclusive of generous paid time off holidays tuition remission and retirement plans with employer contributions.

New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.

In compliance with local legislation as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates the annual base salary range for this position is listed. New York Tech considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position candidate experience/expertise education/training key skills geographic location internal peer equity as well as market organizational considerations and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.