Driver (DFTA)

Great Performances•New York, NY

2h•$0 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Great Performances is seeking responsible drivers to join their Home Delivered Meals Program. This role involves ensuring the efficient, effective, and professional delivery of meals to homebound seniors, as well as reviewing paperwork to ensure accuracy and correspondence with all deliveries. Great Performances has been serving New York City for over four decades and is a leading catering, events, and hospitality company. They are known for their innovative menus, striking design, impeccable service, and attention to detail. The company also owns and operates the nation's first caterer organic farm, Katchkie Farm. Great Performances is committed to building community, unleashing joy through genuine hospitality, and upholding values of craftsmanship, people, sustainability, collaboration, and doing good through food.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year of prior NYC driving experience
Must hold a valid driver's license, specifically a regular license for a car, a Class D or E license for a van weighing 26,000 lbs. or less, or a commercial license A or B for vehicles weighing 26,001 lbs. or more.
Applicants who present an out-of-state license upon hiring and are residents of New York State must obtain a New York State license within 30 days of becoming a permanent resident. Staff residing out of state but working in New York State may utilize their out-of-state license, provided it meets the license requirements outlined in this section.
Be a team player with a positive attitude
Must be flexible to workdays, evenings, weekends and holidays
Familiarity with NYC roadways
Must be able to lift objects to 50 lbs. and stand for at least 8 hours a day
Demonstrates a commitment to goals, a "can do" attitude and approach to problems, and persistence in the face of adversity
Exhibits a polite, respectful, and supportive attitude toward clients, homebound seniors, and colleagues, while consistently delivering exceptional performance.
Must be able to provide valid documentation that you are legally eligible to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Driver Medical Certification a plus

Responsibilities

Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of clients during delivery operations
Strong interpersonal skills for face-to-face client services interactions
Capability to monitor clients’ needs effectively
Ability to maintain the proper temperature of meals during transportation
Skillfully and responsibly operate a motor vehicle in accordance with safety regulations and company policies
Proficiency in meal assembly at each delivery stop
Knowledge of proper food handling techniques
Familiarity with emergency procedures and protocols
Assist in loading the company vehicle with pack-out and all other items for delivery
Ensure that the packed load is secure and ready for transport
Maintain the cleanliness of company vehicles, warehouse, and loading dock spaces; clean racks, throw away trash, sweep, and remove empty boxes, etc.
Inform the Director of Dispatch and Delivery Operations of any discrepancies found on event paperwork