Catering Delivery Driver

This position will require a vehicle and you will be reimbursed for mileage.

Parkhurst Dining is a family-owned and operated company that provides culinary, dining and catering services to over 80 organizations and universities. We believe that food is best when made from scratch with locally sourced ingredients, prepared with heart, & served with a smile. This culinary experience is uniquely and authentically Parkhurst. If you’ve been searching for a place where you can do what you love, love what you do and have room to grow, consider joining our team! Parkhurst Dining is part of Eat’n Park Hospitality Group, a regional portfolio of foodservice concepts serving 50 million guests annually in its restaurants, on college and corporate campuses and in every state through our online store.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for transportation of food and equipment to and from Catering Kitchen and event space. Responsible for the Pulling and set up of functions, break down and equipment care, and assisting staff as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Vehicle maintenance, fueling, upkeep and cleanliness.

2. Pick up food from catering kitchen verifying each item matches BEO, checking for quality, quantity, and temperature. Pack all items for safe and secure transportation.

3. Transport food and equipment for events between storage spaces, kitchen, drop off points, event spaces.

4. Timely Delivery, Setup and Pickup of Catering Setups and services.

5. Return all usable food to the kitchen and store properly.

6. Pull equipment and product for each event at least 2 days prior.

7. Organize and upkeep all storage areas. Maintain par levels on stock items.

8. Pick up equipment, supplies and food at the completion of an event in a timely manner.

9. Ensure all rented items are separated for vendor pick-up.

10. Clean, stock and organize all catering equipment and supplies, including the stockroom.

11. Ensure catering equipment is cleaned and stored properly. If necessary, washing items as needed in dishwasher.

12. Follow cleaning schedule as provided by management, using “clean as you go” techniques.

13. Maintain an open line of communication with management, informing them of products and supplies needed.

14. Follow the uniform dress code and maintain proper personal hygiene.

15. Follow all Parkhurst Hospitality Gold Standards. Uses Smile Plus hospitality imperatives.

16. Assist fellow team members at every opportunity.

17. Perform any other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Applicants must possess a valid US driver’s License and be able to drive a cargo van or box truck. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

§ Standing and / or walking - 100% of time.

§ Occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs.

§ Frequently lifting up to 40 lbs.

BENEFITS

• FREE meal during your shift
• 20% discount on any food purchase at Eat’n Park, Hello Bistro, The Porch, and Parkhurst Dining.
• Paid time off
• Management career advancement opportunities
• Access to continuous development with Smile Universe
• Eligibility for 401k, vision, dental and medical plans

Eat’n Park Hospitality Group provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.