Catering Driver - Univ. of Virginia-Catering

Driver Job Opportunity

The Virginia Catering Company, operated by UVA Dine, is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Driver to join our team. This role is essential for the timely and safe delivery of food, beverages, equipment, and supplies for various catering events across the University of Virginia grounds and surrounding areas. The Driver will be responsible for ensuring all items are transported securely, maintaining vehicle cleanliness, and providing excellent service during deliveries and pickups.

Job Responsibilities :

• Safely operate company vehicles (e.g., vans, trucks) for the delivery and pickup of catering orders, including food, beverages, equipment, and supplies.
• Load and unload vehicles efficiently and carefully, ensuring all items are secured to prevent damage during transit.
• Verify order accuracy against delivery manifests before leaving the catering facility and upon arrival at event locations.
• Navigate routes efficiently, adhering to delivery schedules and traffic laws.
• Set up and break down catering equipment at event sites as required, often involving lifting and carrying.
• Maintain cleanliness of company vehicles, performing routine checks (e.g., fuel, oil, tires) and reporting any maintenance needs.
• Adhere to all food safety and sanitation guidelines during transport, ensuring proper temperature control for food items.
• Provide professional and courteous service to clients and event contacts during deliveries and pickups.
• Communicate effectively with the catering operations team regarding delivery status, delays, or issues.
• Complete delivery logs, mileage records, and other required paperwork accurately.
• Assist with inventory management and organization of catering equipment as needed.
• Follow all UVA Dine and Aramark policies and procedures.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

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About Aramark :

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.