Commissary Expeditor Retail - Grad/Catering (Starting Hourly Rate $25.44)

Princeton University•Princeton, NJ

About The Position

The Commissary Expeditor – Retail in Catering/Graduate College receives, inspects, stores, inventories, secures, distributes, and delivers food, products, supplies, and merchandise for Campus Dining operations. The role ensures deliveries are received satisfactorily, products are maintained in temperature-controlled environments, inventory is rotated using First In, First Out (FIFO) procedures, and catering and event logistics are supported. The position also delivers products to campus locations. Campus Dining creates culinary programs and dining experiences for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors, with a focus on healthy, sustainable menus and high-quality ingredients. The role is part of its culinary team and provides customer service while representing Campus Dining professionally. This position operates a commercial motor vehicle over 10,000 pounds GVWR and is subject to applicable U.S. DOT/FMCSA requirements. It requires a valid, permanent U.S. state driver's license and a valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate or the ability to obtain one before the start date. The work includes physical tasks such as lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, driving, and working in loading docks, kitchens, and walk-in refrigerators and freezers. Weekend, evening, extended-hour, and work-outside-the-unit scheduling is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
1–3 years of experience in delivery driving, warehouse stocking and receiving, and inventory control; preferably in a food service environment.
Valid, permanent, non-provisional, non-probationary, non-interim driver's license issued by a U.S. state; international driver's licenses are not acceptable.
Valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate (Medical Card), or ability to obtain one before the start date; the position is subject to applicable non-CDL DOT requirements.
Ability to drive trucks, vans, and box trucks with a lift gate and maintain forklift certification.
Ability to make sound independent judgments.
Ability to handle university property and products safely.
Ability to interpret purchase orders and invoices.
Ability to work cooperatively with others.
Flexibility with scheduling, including weekends, evenings, and extended hours.
Familiarity with sanitation principles for storage and rotation of stock and supplies.
Ability to stand or walk up to two hours at a time, for a total of 6–8 hours per day, and sit for less than two hours during an eight-hour day.
Ability to drive for no more than 120 minutes at one time.
Ability to frequently lift or carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or carry up to 100 pounds; lift up to 50 pounds from floor to overhead and 100 pounds to waist height.
Ability to occasionally push or pull using forces up to 100 pounds.
Ability to frequently use hands for grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, or pulling; frequently reach or lift overhead, bend, or squat; and occasionally kneel, climb stairs or ladders, or knee stand.
Ability to work on loading docks under varying environmental and temperature conditions, including kitchens and walk-in refrigerators and freezers.
Ability to work at heights using proper conveyances, such as ladders or lifts, with physical agility, full range of motion, and balance.
Flexibility to work weekends, late and extended hours, and outside the unit.

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

Receive, unpack, inspect, sort, and store incoming merchandise, products, and supplies.
Pack, wrap, box, crate, load, and unload materials for shipment and delivery; operate a pallet jack or forklift as needed.
Deliver products and supplies within strict deadlines while driving safely and following Princeton University Fleet Safety Policy.
Monitor and secure storerooms, refrigerated units, and vehicles, and maintain proper storage temperatures.
Maintain weekly, monthly, and periodic inventories and ensure FIFO inventory rotation.
Manage gas grill and propane inventory and distribution.
Prepare, pack, load, deliver, and set up catering functions and special events.
Maintain Campus Dining vehicles according to guidelines.
Provide excellent customer service and represent Campus Dining professionally.
Report security violations and operational concerns to supervisors.
Follow applicable New Jersey State Health Codes and food safety regulations.
Support Athletic concessions events as needed.
Perform other duties assigned by management.