Commissary Expeditor Retail at Princeton University – Princeton, New Jersey

Department Campus Dining
Category Food Services and Dining
Job Type Full-Time

Overview

The Commissary Expeditor - Retail will check incoming foodstuffs and staples to ensure satisfactory delivery, stores goods in temperature-controlled areas to prevent decomposition, and physically delivers foodstuffs to various units within the Department of Dining Services. The position also requires packing, shipping, delivery and set up of events throughout the campus within strict deadlines and timetables. Pick-up, organization and storage of supplies and food from completed functions. Monitors operations for inventory and quality control and FIFO.

Princeton University Benefits: Helping You Thrive

Our comprehensive benefits package features an array of programs and resources to help care for you and your family, such as:

• Paid time off (including vacation, sick time, and 11 University holidays)
• Eligibility to enroll in medical, dental, and vision benefits on your first day of employment
• Employer contribution of 9.3% to your Princeton University Retirement Plan
• Career development opportunities, such as the SEIU Summer Transfer Program
• Employee Child Care Assistance Program, Children’s Educational Assistance Plan, and Staff Educational Assistance Plan
• Commuter Benefits Program and Employee Referral Program
• Physical, mental, and financial wellness appointments on site at our Employee Wellness Center

More Impact Than You Can Imagine

Campus Dining is committed to the success of our diverse community by nourishing Princeton students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors with healthy, high-quality ingredients. If you believe that community engagement happens around food, we invite you to join our dynamic culinary team, grow as an individual, and make an impact in a place where people, quality, and value mean everything.

PLEASE NOTE, THE ABOVE VIDEO DOES NOT REFLECT THE ACTUAL DUTIES OF THIS POSITION.

Responsibilities

• Using function forms and equipment packing lists; prepares, packs and loads catering functions for delivery. Maintains appropriate paperwork as required.
• May load or unload merchandise from a variety of vehicles including catering and delivery trucks. Receives, unpacks and sorts incoming merchandise.
• Stores stock in proper storeroom at proper temperature, and maintains a constant rotation of stock through the FIFO (first-in/first-out) method.
• Pick-up, organizes, and store equipment and leftover food items from completed functions. Stores stock in proper storeroom at proper temperature, following department procedures. Return equipment to proper storage location.
• Maintain and regularly clean equipment and truck.
• Set-up catering functions as needed observing department standards for sanitation and presentation. Make deliveries of foodstuffs and supplies within strict deadlines while maintaining safe driving practices.
• Deliver excellent customer service while representing the Dining Services department.
• Assist with inventory and initiate purchase requisition for replacement of stock of all items whenever the stock level of any items reach minimum.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management, including coverage during weather emergencies.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma, GED, or completion of the Excelling at Princeton program and one-year relevant experience; or five years relevant experience preferably in a collegiate dining environment.
• Valid driver’s license. Must have ability to drive trucks and vans. Expected to exercise safe driving practices at all times.
• Ability to read, write and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to handle valuable merchandise in a satisfactory manner.
• Ability to make sound independent judgments.
• Ability to comprehend and respond to inquiries from clients and staff.
• Flexibility with scheduling. Weekend work, late hours, extended hours, and work outside unit required.

Essential Job Functions:

• Stand or walk up to 2 hours at one time for a total of 6-8 hours per day.
• Sit for less than 2 hours during an 8 hour day.
• Lift or carry up to 50 pounds frequently (34 – 64% of the workday).
• Lift or carry up to 100 pounds occasionally (less than 33 % of the workday).
• Push or pull using forces up to 75 pounds occasionally (less than 33% of the workday).
• Lift up to 50 pounds in a range of motions from floor to overhead and 75 pounds to waist high.
• Frequently use hands for simple grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, or pulling (34 – 66% of the workday).
• Kneel, climb stairs or ladders, or knee stand occasionally (less than 33% of the work day).
• Reach or lift overheard, bend, or squat frequently (33 – 66% of the workday).
• Work on loading docks under variety of environmental conditions, and under a variety of temperature conditions (e.g., kitchens, walk-in refrigerators and freezers, etc.).
• Show initiative and judgment in handling and issuing supplies.

Skills Required

• Must be able to organize tasks with ability to meet strict and multiple deadlines.
• Must be able to interpret specifications on purchase orders, invoices, function forms, and equipment sheets.
• Must have initiative and judgment in handling and issuing supplies.
• Must be familiar with principles of sanitation in storage and rotation of stock and supplies.
• Must be honest, accurate, and capable of making simple arithmetic calculations.
• Must be detail oriented with high degree of accuracy.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

Standard Weekly Hours
40.00

Eligible for Overtime
Yes

Benefits Eligible
Yes

Probationary Period
Per union contract

Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)
Yes

Physical Capacity Exam Required
Yes

Valid Drivers License Required
No

Salary Range
$24.94 Minimum Hourly Rate