Catering Driver

About the role

Rave! Catering is seeking individuals to join our Pack as a Catering Driver. Rave! Catering employs experienced, certified chefs and catering professionals to provide the highest degree of service possible to ensure successful events. Essential job duties include:

• Transport food, equipment and staff for Rave! Catering.
• Pick up prepared foods and deliver to campus retail locations.
• Transport campus supplies within Campus Enterprises departments.
• Load and off-load cargo for delivery or pick up.
• Assist in pulling inventory to be delivered.
• Other duties as assigned to ensure NC State Dining business needs are met. Position may be asked to assist in other locations as necessary.

Responsibilities

Dedicated and experienced professional staff are available to provide on-the-job training and assistance so you become a successful member of the catering team. We offer flexible schedules and the opportunity for learning, growth, and promotion. Superior work performance may provide an opportunity to renew employment and/or advance into a benefits eligible permanent position. This is an hourly position, that includes a State required 32-day break at the end of 11 months.

Requirements and Preferences

• Hours are variable based on business needs, may include evening and weekend shifts. Please list your availability in the appropriate section of the application.
• Be an ambassador for NC State Dining and the university as a whole and enrich the quality of life for the campus community and support student success.
• Work as a cohesive team member and play an integral part in creating a positive work environment.
• Contribute to maintaining a Grade A sanitation rating of 95% or better.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work will also be considered.
• Experience in a similar capacity.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• Prior experience driving a box truck.
• Must work on a set scheduled time-line.

Department Required Skills

• Drive safely on campus with attention to details for public safety.
• Provide exemplary customer service to every guest, including the ability to remain professional and respectful under pressure when dealing with difficult situations.
• Able to communicate effectively with customers, supervisors, and peers.
• Able to follow written and/or verbal instructions, including excellence in completing all tasks.
• Able to adapt to the changing customer volume level with a sense of urgency.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and work well as part of a team.
• This position requires standing for long periods of time, walking, bending, twisting, pulling and pushing.
• Because of the nature of a food service operation and working in a kitchen, you must be able to work in extremely hot and cold conditions.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 lb with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

NC State Dining provides campus wide food services to students, staff, and faculty on the North Carolina State University Campus. NC State Dining operates 11 cafes, 3 food courts and 6 dining halls, 3 markets, 2 restaurants, vending, a nutritional counseling service, and a catering department. The department employs approximately 1000 temporary and student employees and approximately 190 permanent EPS and SHRA employees.