Catering Driver & Driving Assistant

Dish Food & Events is an award-winning, full-service catering and events company serving all of New York City and The Hamptons for over 15 years. From weddings to unforgettable social gatherings and corporate events, we bring warm hospitality and exceptional cuisine to every occasion. At the heart of it all is our dedicated team—passionate professionals who embody our Heart Hospitality philosophy.

This position is critical to the success of our operations and to ensuring an exceptional experience for our clients. We look forward to your contribution and to welcoming you as a key member of the Dish Food & Events team.

Are you looking to make more money in addition to your current job? Do you want to join a fast growing, catering company with the best company culture? Ready to take the next step in your hospitality career? Dish Food & Events, a Long Island City based catering company is seeking Catering Drivers and Driver Assistants to join our team!

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Reporting to the Operations Manager, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Timely and safe delivery of catering orders to a wide range of off-premise event locations.

• Driving and navigating extended vans is required; experience with a 16ft truck or larger is preferred.

• Loading, organizing, securing, and unloading deliveries with care and precision.

• Maintaining the integrity of food and equipment during transport, ensuring adherence to food safety and temperature control standards.

• Providing friendly, professional customer service to clients and guests upon delivery.

• Communicating clearly and effectively with the operations team regarding order statuses, issues, or delays.

• Handling last-minute changes or high-pressure timelines calmly and efficiently.

• Assisting in event setup/breakdown as needed.

• Following all safety protocols and company procedures for transporting food and equipment.

• Completing vehicle inspections and maintaining cleanliness of assigned vehicles.

All candidates for Catering Driver or Catering Driver Assistant must meet the following criteria:

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record with no history of accidents or traffic violations.

• Strong punctuality and dependability. Proven ability to meet time-sensitive deadlines.

• Previous experience in food delivery or catering delivery is strongly preferred.

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

• Physically capable of lifting and moving heavy items.

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in order packing and route management.

• Flexible availability, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

• Ability to stay composed and resourceful under pressure or when facing unexpected challenges.

• Knowledge of food safety and transportation protocols.

• Must understand that this is a part-time, on-call, seasonal position.

• Catering Driver Assistants must be comfortable working under the direction of a Catering Driver and Operations team, with potential to grow into a driver role.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

As a valued member of our team, your compensation will include the following salary, benefits and perks.

• Competitive hourly wage
• Pre Tax Commuter Benefit option
• Paid Time Off to support work life balance and outside interests
• Paid Family Leave & Sick Pay in accordance with NY State Law
• Company dining program (aka Family Meal & Snacks all day!)

Dish provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.