Position Summary: 

The Supply Delivery Technician is key member of the Campus Dining Team within the Division of Administration at Vanderbilt University.  The Supply Delivery Technician is responsible for supporting the university operations team in a variety of functions including loading, transporting, and delivering items from production locations to customers on campus in a safe and timely manner and reviewing orders before and after delivery to ensure that orders are complete, and the customer is satisfied. The Supply Delivery Technician also supports unit operations by assisting with inventory, receiving, stocking, cleaning, and other duties as assigned.  

 

About the Campus Dining Department: 

Vanderbilt Campus Dining takes pride in the culinary creations served from our kitchens. Our Dining program is highly decorated, the winner of many prestigious awards in the food service industry, including Best On-Site Food Service Operation in the Nation, Best Food Service Operator, the prestigious Ivy Award, and many more. We have main dining centers, restaurants and cafes, convenience stores, and we employ over 300 employees. 

 

Key Functions and Expected Performance: 

Load, transport, and deliver items from a production locations to customers on campus in a safe and timely manner while using a University vehicle 

Review orders before and after delivery to ensure that orders are complete, and the customer is satisfied 

Evaluates food quality and preparedness by using proper quality control measures  

Cover, date and correctly store all food items as per safe food-handling procedures 

Complete production sheets, which includes logs for waste, temperature and actual prepared product  

Ensure food is stored at the correct temperature for the prescribed length of time while following all food safety standards and complete daily temperature logs 

Report all accidents to the Vanderbilt University Police Department and your department manager 

Assist with inventory, receiving and stocking of merchandise 

Understands Vanderbilt Campus Dining Meal Plans and has the ability to explain the guidelines of the plan to customers  

Maintains clean and orderly work area and complete other general cleaning duties 

Reports to management any safety hazards and equipment in need of repair 

Provide on-the-job training to new hires 

Perform all other duties as assigned and/or when needed 

Supervisory Relationships: 

This position does not have direct reports. This position reports administratively and functionally to the unit’s management team and chef. 

 

Qualifications: 

High School Education or equivalent preferred 

Must be Serve Safe Certified within 30 days of hire 

 

More than 2 years’ experience in delivery driving is preferred 

1 year experience in delivery driving is necessary  

Great interpersonal and communication skills  

Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate excellent customers service  

Possess knowledge and skill to safely operate various kitchen/cleaning equipment  

Must be able to understand and follow directions  

Ability to read documents  

Knowledge of food product, identification, and acceptable level of food quality 

Previous delivery/driving experience 

Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record. Vanderbilt University engages a third party to provide continuous up-to-date notifications regarding negative changes to motor vehicle records. 

Stocking and ordering experience preferred 

Must be able to safely operate various kitchen/cleaning equipment 

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and frequently lift, push, pull, or carry up to 30 lbs. 

Ability to walk or stand for extended time periods, up to 6 hours 

Involves repetitive motion 

Requires frequent lifting/transporting hot food items 

 

Key Characteristics of a Successful Team Member in this Work Unit: 

Acceptance of Feedback – Takes constructive criticism with grace, and makes improvements without taking it personally or holding grudges; when wrong, owns it – freely admits mistakes  

Believes – Believes in the work being done and in the importance of the organization’s mission 

Raises the Bar – Expects and delivers excellence; is a creative problem solver; is proactive; welcomes input on making things better -- places a high value on learning and getting better 

Teamwork – Genuinely values teamwork and co-workers; make them feel valuable and important by acknowledging what they do well.  Doesn’t expect from others effort that one is unwilling to do themselves.  Finds ways to acknowledge other’s strong suits. 

Assumes the Best – Assumes that others are working as hard as you are on things that are as important as what you are working on; just because you don’t know what someone does, it doesn’t mean they’re not doing anything