Catering Service Worker ; Driver - Morton Arboretum

Position: Catering Service Worker 1 (Driver) - The Morton Arboretum
Job Description

Aramark, in partnership with Signature Events at The Morton Arboretum, is seeking a dependable and safety-focused Catering Event Driver to support our event operations. This role is essential to the success of each event and requires professionalism, punctuality, and strong attention to detail while ensuring the timely and safe transportation of food, beverages, and equipment from kitchen and warehouselocations to on-site venues throughout the property.

This position is based on event needs and may include morning, daytime, evening, weekends, and holiday shifts. Catering Event Drivers must present themselves professionally and prioritize safety, efficiency, and accuracy to ensure excellent customer satisfaction. Drivers work closely with culinary and event teams to ensure deliveries are handled with care and executed seamlessly.

Opportunity for overtime during peak season (May-December), based on event availability.

Long Description

COMPENSATION:
The Hourly rate for this position is $18.00 to $20.00. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

BENEFITS:
Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.

For more information about Aramark benefits,  Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Responsibilities

* Load, transport, and unload food, beverages, and catering equipment

* Safely operate company delivery vans or trucks in accordance with food safety, transportation, and company safety policies.

* Follow assigned delivery routes, schedules, and timelines

* Review and follow Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) to ensure accurate and timely deliveries.

* Maintain clear communication with the catering manager, event supervisors, culinary teams, sales teams, and bartenders

* Anticipate team and event needs to proactively support smooth operations

* Manage and track equipment and supply inventory on a weekly basis at assigned locations

* Obtain delivery confirmations from supervisors as required

* Assist culinary teams and event supervisors with event execution as needed

* Support event setup and breakdown when required

* Maintain cleanliness and basic upkeep of delivery vehicles

* Work collaboratively with the event operations team and step in wherever needed to support operations and guest satisfaction

* Adhere to dress code, appearance, and grooming standards set by management

Uniform:
Employees are expected to wear black non-slip shoes, black dress shirt or polo, black socks, black dress pants, and name tag. Maintaining a neat, professional appearance is required at all times.

Qualifications

* Valid driver's license with a clean driving record required

* Ability to lift, carry, push, and move items weighing up to 50 lbs

* Strong time management, organizational, and communication skills

* Food handler's & Basset certification preferred but not required

* Professional demeanor with a strong customer-service mindset

Education

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