Delivery Driver- Purveying (non-CDL)
Company
CITARELLA OPERATINGS LLC
Location
Bronx, NY
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
20–27 an hour
Via
Indeed
Job Description
Led by dynamic owner Joe Gurrera (and his commitment to superior quality) Citarella has grown from a respected NYC fish market into a full-scale, Ultimate Gourmet Market with locations across New York City, the Hamptons, and Greenwich, Connecticut.
A family-run business, we’re driven by a passion for great food. We delight customers with the finest selection of fresh seafood, prime, dry-aged beef, chef-prepared specialties and handcrafted pastries, international cheeses, imported groceries, and more. Join our team of seasoned professionals and become a part of the fabric of the New York food scene.
Citarella, The Ultimate Gourmet Market, is seeking a reliable and efficient food delivery driver to join our team. The food delivery driver will be responsible for ensuring timely delivery of goods to predetermined customers on specific routes, reviewing orders prior to delivery, loading and unloading trucks, and providing exceptional customer service. Our ideal candidates have a clean driving record, are punctual, can work under time pressure, and have excellent customer service skills. MUST HAVE OPEN AVAILABILITY. Schedule is varied.
Role and Responsibilities
• Pack and load products onto trucks according to company’s specifications
• Deliver orders to customers on assigned routes
• Maintain ongoing communication with route dispatcher
• Unload goods as per client specifications
• Review deliveries with customers to ensure products meet their needs
• Obtain delivery confirmations from each customer
• Navigate efficiently between multiple delivery locations
• Provide excellent customer service, addressing customers’ questions or concerns
• Communicate effectively with the restaurant or food service establishment for any order discrepancies or special instructions
• Conduct inspections of vehicle before departing to deliver goods
• Follow traffic laws and street signs to ensure safe delivery
• Maintain a clean and operational vehicle
Qualifications and Requirements
• Proven experience as a delivery driver in the tri-state area
• Valid professional driver’s license
• Ability to operate hand truck in a variety of weather and traffic conditions
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Good driving record with no traffic violation
Preferred skills:
• Prior experience in a food/ retail company is a plus.
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills at all levels
• Organized, reliable, and demonstrate timelines
• Able to meet physical demands of the position
At Citarella, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. Citarella will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.
EOE/M/F/V/D
3AM-12PM and 1PM-10PM
A family-run business, we’re driven by a passion for great food. We delight customers with the finest selection of fresh seafood, prime, dry-aged beef, chef-prepared specialties and handcrafted pastries, international cheeses, imported groceries, and more. Join our team of seasoned professionals and become a part of the fabric of the New York food scene.
Citarella, The Ultimate Gourmet Market, is seeking a reliable and efficient food delivery driver to join our team. The food delivery driver will be responsible for ensuring timely delivery of goods to predetermined customers on specific routes, reviewing orders prior to delivery, loading and unloading trucks, and providing exceptional customer service. Our ideal candidates have a clean driving record, are punctual, can work under time pressure, and have excellent customer service skills. MUST HAVE OPEN AVAILABILITY. Schedule is varied.
Role and Responsibilities
• Pack and load products onto trucks according to company’s specifications
• Deliver orders to customers on assigned routes
• Maintain ongoing communication with route dispatcher
• Unload goods as per client specifications
• Review deliveries with customers to ensure products meet their needs
• Obtain delivery confirmations from each customer
• Navigate efficiently between multiple delivery locations
• Provide excellent customer service, addressing customers’ questions or concerns
• Communicate effectively with the restaurant or food service establishment for any order discrepancies or special instructions
• Conduct inspections of vehicle before departing to deliver goods
• Follow traffic laws and street signs to ensure safe delivery
• Maintain a clean and operational vehicle
Qualifications and Requirements
• Proven experience as a delivery driver in the tri-state area
• Valid professional driver’s license
• Ability to operate hand truck in a variety of weather and traffic conditions
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Good driving record with no traffic violation
Preferred skills:
• Prior experience in a food/ retail company is a plus.
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills at all levels
• Organized, reliable, and demonstrate timelines
• Able to meet physical demands of the position
At Citarella, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. Citarella will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.
EOE/M/F/V/D
3AM-12PM and 1PM-10PM
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