Delivery Driver - Nest Catering & Conferences

Delivery Driver - Nest Catering & Conferences 6133 University Boulevard, 6133 University Boulevard, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Req #552 Thursday, February 15, 2024 The Alma Mater Society (AMS) is the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) student society, and works to improve the academic, social and personal lives of the 56,000 UBC students at its Vancouver campus. The AMS also runs nine food and beverage outlets, a catering and conference operation, and the AMS Student Nest, providing on-campus employment opportunities and generating revenue that goes directly back into supporting the students at UBC. Position title: Delivery DriverDepartment: Catering and ConferencesReports to: Catering & Conferences Operations ManagerSupervises: NoneEmployee status: Temporary, part-time Hours per week: VariesCompensation: $17.50 per hour, plus opportunity to earn gratuities Position Purpose The Catering & Conferences Delivery Driver is responsible for the successful execution of the AMS Catering & Conferences offsite events. This role is tasked with the exceptional service delivery of all food and beverage services within a Banquet/Catering/Conference environment with the potential to work in other F&B outlets. Types of events will include offsite catering and deliveries as well as conference services conducted in and around the AMS Student Nest. This role is responsible for customer satisfaction through quality service and timely delivery. The ideal candidate is organized and has excellent time management skills. This individual is a team player good communication skills yet can work independently. Duties and Responsibilities Providing excellent guest service according to AMS standards and proceduresServing food and beverages to guests according to AMS standards at an offsite locationMay occasionally assist in breaking down of rooms according to client specifications which include moving tables, chairs, setting A/V equipment, buffets etc.Reviewing and verifying catering contracts to actual prepared items and item qualityPreparing, loading, unloading and storing Food & Beverage items, equipment and supplies in the AMS catering vanTaking C&C vans for fuel fill up, vehicle maintenance and repairs at UBC Garage.Liaising with customers to ensure professional and courteous serviceEnsuring safe liquor service according to legal requirements and AMS standards and proceduresEnsuring Food Safety protocol is adhered to at all timesReporting feedback to Catering & Conferences management team following the eventEnsuring cleanliness of relevant areasBe able to work in a cohesive team environment or independentlyReporting work orders to Catering & Conferences managersWorking with the AMS mission statement and values to operate a successful departmentOther duties as required Qualifications and Experience 1 year previous food and beverage serving experience in a restaurant, banquet hall, hotel or equivalent is preferredValid BC Driver’s license with clean driver’s abstractCan lift up to 22kg (50lbs)Ability to work flexible hours (daytime, evenings, weekends and holidays) and on callDemonstrated superior skills in customer service and organizationDetail orientedAbility to perform tasks in a timely manner in a fast paced environmentAbility to follow instructionsServing- It- Right certification an assetFood Safe level 1 certification or higher an assetLanguage: Required to speak, read and write English, with fluency in other languages being an asset