What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farm Driver - Seasonal position at Great Performances?
Job Description
Job Description
About us :
From innovative menus and striking design to impeccable service and critical attention to detail, at Great Performances, we weave our mission into all we do. This woman-owned business serving New York City for over four decades has evolved from a waitress staffing agency to the leading catering, events, and hospitality companies in the greater New York area. We provide food services in an array of celebrated New York City cultural institutions including Jazz at Lincoln Center, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Wave Hill, and The Apollo Theater. We are known for full-service catering and events, corporate workplace dining and amenity programs, and large-scale event and festival production. Great Performances is the nation’s first caterer to own and operate an organic farm, Katchkie Farm located in Kinderhook, NY. Progressive from the start, we consistently set the pace for industry best practices.
We are seeking highly motivated and talented individuals to join our team and to support our vision, mission, and values through everything they do. If you share our passion and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply.
Our Vision : Building Community to Better Our World
Our Mission : Unleash Joy through Genuine Hospitality
Our Core Values :
Craftsmanship : developing new menus, designs, and moments to deliver engaging experiences to our clients and guests.
People : creating fair access, opportunity, and advancement for everyone. Our employees are our greatest asset.
Sustainability : upholding and elevating standards for sustainable behaviors that support our planet.
Collaboration : aligning with our clients’, colleagues’, and community’s visions to execute a successful experience.
Doing Good Through Food : engaging in action around food access, health and wellness, education, and philanthropy.
We are seeking a dependable, enthusiastic, and hardworking individual with a positive attitude to join our team in a seasonal, part-time driver position. The role requires availability on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to drive long distances for farm product pickups and CSA deliveries from our farm. Responsibilities include operating the company’s straight box trucks or vans , assisting in packing supplies and equipment for delivery, reviewing paperwork to ensure accuracy with all associated items, loading and unloading vehicles, and performing basic vehicle maintenance. The ideal candidate must be reliable, detail-oriented, and capable of handling physical tasks associated with deliveries.
Responsibilities :
- Drive company straight box trucks or vans to pick up farm products and deliver CSA orders.
- Travel long distances on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for pickups and deliveries.
- Assist in packing and organizing supplies and equipment for delivery.
- Review paperwork to ensure all items correspond with the delivery list.
- Load and unload products safely and efficiently.
- Perform basic vehicle maintenance and report any mechanical issues.
- Follow safety regulations and company procedures while operating vehicles.
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Maintain cleanliness of company vehicles.
- Communicate with the team regarding any delivery issues or delays .
Qualifications :
Base salary : $35.00 / hour
Job Type : Part-time (Seasonal)
Must be able to provide valid documentation that you are legally eligible to work in the United States.
Great Performances is an equal-opportunity employer. At Great Performances, we employ qualified individuals based solely on ability, training, and experience. Great Performances does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment or promotion based on race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Salary : $35
