Catering Delivery Person

• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: 1199 Cafeteria Workers
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Standard Work Schedule: Tuesday - Friday, 2:00pm - 10:00pm and Saturday, 7:00am - 3:00pm
• Building: Manhattanville Business School
• Salary Range: $22.08 - $24.11

Position Summary

Columbia Dining Services is a dynamic, progressive department in an exciting, fun environment with a customer-focused culture. We have an immediate opening for a Catering Delivery Person.

Reporting to the Manager on duty, the Catering Delivery Person is responsible for the set-up and break-down of events and programs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food, beverage and related supplies to catered event buildings before scheduled event start time.
• Deliver and set up drop-off events before scheduled event start time.
• Pick up completed events and return food and equipment to the proper area.
• Directs and/or is assisted by Porters during the prep, execution, and breakdown of a large event or when several events are taking place during the same timeframe.
• Responsible for the proper transport and storage of equipment and supplies.
• Complete, accurate, comprehensive packing list for drop-off events.
• Checks delivery of food, beverages, and supplies for order accuracy.
• Set up coffee stations, bar stations, and cheese and crudite display tables.
• Set up China service for any meal or reception.
• Complete all aspects of buffet table set up.
• Interacts with customers at event location to ensure that the service meets client expectations. Solves any outstanding customer issues.
• Assists in the planning and scheduling of daily and next-day delivery activity.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned with job classification.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or its equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with customers verbally and the ability to listen to others.
• Able to work independently, plan and time work proactively.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.