Job Description
About us: From innovative menus and striking design to impeccable service and critical attention to detail, at Great Performances, we weave our mission into all we do. Serving New York City for over four decades Great Performances has evolved from a waitress staffing agency to the leading catering, events, and hospitality companies in the greater New York area. We provide food services in an array of celebrated New York City cultural institutions, including Jazz at Lincoln Center, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Wave Hill, and The Apollo Theater. We are known for full-service catering and events, corporate workplace dining and amenity programs, and large-scale event and festival production. Great Performances is the nation's first caterer to own and operate an organic farm, Katchkie Farm, located in Kinderhook, NY. Progressive from the start, we consistently set the pace for industry best practices.
We are seeking highly motivated and talented individuals to join our team and to support our vision, mission, and values through everything they do. If you share our passion and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply.
Our Vision: Building Community to Better Our World Our Mission: Unleash Joy through Genuine Hospitality Our Core Values: Craftsmanship: developing new menus, designs, and moments to deliver engaging experiences to our clients and guests.
People: creating fair access, opportunity, and advancement for everyone. Our employees are our greatest asset.
Sustainability: upholding and elevating standards for sustainable behaviors that support our planet.
Collaboration: aligning with our clients', colleagues', and community's visions to execute a successful experience.
Doing Good Through Food: engaging in action around food access, health and wellness, education, and philanthropy.
Great Performances is seeking a reliable, enthusiastic, and hardworking driver with a positive attitude to join our team. This role is responsible for operating straight box trucks and ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of supplies, equipment, and food to our event sites and venues.
Responsibilities: - Prepare and pack event equipment, supplies, and materials in the warehouse to ensure readiness for scheduled deliveries.
- Identify and document any missing items during pack-out by creating and reporting a "short list" to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Assist with loading company straight box trucks and vehicles, ensuring all items are properly organized, secured, and ready for safe transport.
- Support the unloading and breakdown process upon return from events, including separating equipment, perishable food items, and returned beverages, and ensuring proper handling and storage.
- Verify that all loads are secure, complete, and aligned with delivery paperwork prior to departure.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of company vehicles, warehouse areas, and loading docks, including removing trash, empty boxes, and ensuring work-spaces remain safe and operational.
- Communicate promptly with Supervisors or Managers regarding any discrepancies, damages, or issues identified with event paperwork, inventory, or equipment.
Qualifications: - Minimum of 2 years of professional driving experience in New York City.
- Valid driver's license required; CDL preferred but not required.
- Strong knowledge of NYC roadways and traffic patterns.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and remain on your feet for extended periods (up to 8 hours).
- Team-oriented with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and a proactive "can-do" approach to challenges.
- Maintains a professional, courteous, and respectful demeanor when interacting with clients, venue staff, guests, and fellow team members.
Location: Bronx, NY
Schedule: Full Time, On-Site
Base salary: $24.00/hour
Benefits: PTO, 401K, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Transit, Safe & Sick time and FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
Must be able to provide valid documentation that you are legally eligible to work in the United States.
Great Performances is an equal opportunity employer. At Great Performances we employ qualified individuals based solely on ability, training, and experience. Great Performances does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment or promotion based on race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Job Tags
Full time, Flexible hours, Night shift, Afternoon shift