Job Description

Catering Delivery Driver / Food Service Worker

Location: Legacy Culinary Group, Philadelphia, PA 19129

Reports to: Chef Manager

FLSA Exemption: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Summary

The Food Delivery Driver is responsible for the safe, timely, and professional delivery of catered food and beverage orders to event locations while also supporting food preparation, cooking, and event operations as needed. This role combines transportation duties with hands-on kitchen and catering responsibilities to ensure the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport and deliver food, beverages, supplies, and catering equipment to event venues according to scheduled timelines.
• Responsible for loading, unloading, and properly securing catering orders to maintain food safety, temperature control, and product quality during transit.
• Assist with food preparation activities, including ingredient preparation, portioning, assembling, garnishing, packaging, and meal production.
• Support cooking operations by preparing menu items according to company recipes, quality standards, and food safety guidelines.
• Assist chefs and kitchen staff with event production setup and breakdown activities.
• Prepare beverages and food stations for catered events, ensuring an attractive and professional presentation.
• Set up, replenish, and maintain buffet lines, serving stations, and beverage service areas as required.
• Monitor food quality and temperature standards throughout preparation, transport, and service.
• Maintain compliance with all health, sanitation, and food handling regulations.
• Communicate with catering managers, kitchen staff, and event coordinators regarding delivery schedules, order accuracy, and event requirements.
• Receive completed production orders from Catering Manager and inventory items to ensure completion of production orders.
• Responsible for general cleanliness of assigned vehicle.
• Provide quality customer service via one-on-one attention to detail.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Use a POS (point of sales) system to correctly collect and process payments and ensure accurate billing.
• Perform cleaning tasks in accordance with cleaning task sheet, including but not limited to:
  • Washing dishes, utensils, tables, and other equipment.
  • Removal of trash and cleaning of trash containers.
  • Sweeping and mopping floors after each meal period.
  • General cleaning in the kitchen and beverage service areas.
  • Cleaning and sanitizing the dining area after each meal service.

Required Skills / Abilities

• Ability to read and follow instructions.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate cooking and food preparation equipment.
• Understanding of proper food handling and sanitation procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods standing, walking, and driving.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the kitchen.
• Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• May be required to work in excessive heat and cold temperatures in association with the kitchen and outdoors during transit of catered food.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to undergo a child abuse background check, FBI fingerprinting, and ability to read and understand PA state child abuse and reporting training.
• Ability to prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes and specifications.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling procedures.
• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Ability to lift and transport food, equipment, and supplies up to specified weight requirements.
• Strong organizational, time management, and customer service skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and varying event schedules.

Education / Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Previous food service industry experience preferred.

Specialized Training and Other Requirements

• Must complete ServSafe training and obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Language Ability

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

Math Ability

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Must be able to perform basic math calculations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and develop solutions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, sit; use hands and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Legacy Culinary Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.