Catering Delivery Driver

Dish Food & Events, a Long Island City, NY based off-premise catering company is seeking Catering Delivery Drivers to join our operations team!

JOB OVERVIEW

• This role of Catering Delivery Driver will be responsible for safely transporting food, beverage and event supplies/equipment to and from events all over NYC and occasionally The Hamptons and Hudson Valley.

• You must have flexibility with schedule requirements and an ability to work on an 'on-call' basis which may include early mornings, late nights and weekends

QUALIFICATIONS

• You must have a valid driver license for a minimum of two years AND a clean driving record

• Prior catering and/or driver experience preferred

• Experience driving commercial vehicles on NYC roadways

• Have excellent communication and customer service skills

• Exhibit reliability, flexibility and punctuality

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and carry heavy food and/or service items required for catering events

• Have a professional appearance and demeanor

• Comfortable working in a fast paced environment

• Work well in a team environment

• Able to take constructive criticism, learn quickly and constantly improve

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Driving company vehicles (Sprinters, Cargo Vans, Mini Vans) to events in the New York Metropolitan Area.

• Loading and unloading company vehicles

• Packing and transport of food, beverage, and service items for our off-premise events

• Delivery and set up of drop-off style catered food to our clients' locations. This includes some client facing interaction.

• Maintain a line of consistent communication with event, kitchen, and sales teams.

• Maintaining inventory of disposables and beverages.

• Other reasonably assigned duties as per needs in operations and facilities department

SALARY, BENEFITS AND PERKS

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

• Competitive hourly wage ($25 per hour)

• Pre Tax Commuter Benefit option

• 401(k) to help you invest in your future

• 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!)

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.