Driver- Campus Dining

Driver- Campus Dining

Job Location(s)

US-NY-Jericho

Job ID

2024-3699

Division

Campus Dining

# of Openings

1

Position Type

Staff (Dining)

Type

Regular Full-Time

Category

Driver

Overview

New York Institute of Technology's six schools and colleges offer undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in in-demand disciplines including computer science, data science, and cybersecurity; biology, health professions, and medicine; architecture and design; engineering; IT and digital technologies; management; and energy and sustainability. A nonprofit, independent, private, and nonsectarian institute of higher education founded in 1955, it welcomes nearly 8,000 students worldwide.

The university has campuses in New York City and Long Island, New York; Jonesboro, Arkansas; and Vancouver, British Columbia, as well as programs around the world. More than 112,000 alumni are part of an engaged network of physicians, architects, scientists, engineers, business leaders, digital artists, and healthcare professionals. Together, the university's community of doers, makers, healers, and innovators empowers graduates to change the world, solve 21st-century challenges, and reinvent the future.

For more information, visit nyit.edu.

Responsibilities

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 Tech's Long Island and NYC campuses.

Daily Tasks:

• Deliver food, beverage, and non-food items to dining locations/buildings within and outside NYIT'S Old Westbury and NYC campus.
• Daily delivery to Residence Hall off campus to bring supplies and food to the location. This will be done on weekends as well.
• 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 paper goods, plasticware and other items required for catering.
• Notify Campus Dining management team when inventory of items or equipment is low or damaged, including dry goods, beverages, 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.
• 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.
• Adhere to weekly schedule set forth by Culinary Operations Manager
• Time sheets and oracle time must be filled out on the last day worked and submitted.
• 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, server, attendant/cashier, as needed should employees in those positions not be able to work due to vacation, sickness or personal time.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, nights and holidays, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

This is a 9 month full-time position. Estimated working months- September thru May.

Qualifications

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 "A" NYS Driver's 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. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs.

New York Institute of Technology offers numerous opportunities to enhance personal and professional 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.

Other Information

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.

Minimum Salary

USD $38,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $45,000.00/Yr.

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