Driver I

Aramark; Halifax; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Dal-Catering, operated by Aramark, on the Dalhousie University campus in Halifax, is seeking two energetic Catering Drivers / Event Stewards to join our team. This hands-on role involves delivering across campus, setting up elegant receptions, corporate meetings, conferences, and special events.

If you're reliable, organized, and enjoy driving and delivering outstanding service, we'd love to hear from you! The pay range is $17.50 - $18.00 per hour, with a flexible schedule including mornings,

Qualifications

• Valid Class 5 Driver's License with a clean abstract.
• Ability to safely operate catering delivery vehicles.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent reliability and punctuality.
• Comfortable working independently as well as within a fast-paced team.
• Flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive catering vehicles to deliver food, beverages, equipment, and supplies across campus and surrounding locations.
• Load, unload, pack, and organize catering vans efficiently and safely.
• Complete daily deliveries while ensuring orders arrive on time and in excellent condition.
• Assist with the preparation and organization of catering equipment before events.
• Tear down events, collect equipment, and return items to the catering department.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of catering vehicles, storage areas, and event equipment.
• Provide friendly, professional customer service while representing Dal-Catering and Aramark.
• Work closely with catering chefs, supervisors, servers, bartenders, and event staff to ensure seamless event execution.
• Follow all workplace health & safety, food safety, and safe lifting procedures.
• Complete delivery logs, vehicle inspections, and other required documentation as needed.
• Assist with general catering operations during quieter periods, including dishware organization, inventory movement, and equipment preparation.

Skills

Driver's License

Clean Abstract

Lifts 50 lbs

Organizational skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Customer service

Flexible schedule

Job description

Dal-Catering, operated by Aramark, is looking for two energetic, dependable, and customer-focused Catering Drivers / Event Stewards to join our growing catering team on the Dalhousie University campus in Halifax.

This is a hands-on position ideal for someone who enjoys being active, working as part of a team, and helping deliver exceptional hospitality experiences. Every day brings something different—from delivering catering across campus to setting up elegant receptions, corporate meetings, conferences, and special events.

If you're reliable, organized, enjoy driving, and take pride in providing outstanding service, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Responsibilities

As a Catering Driver / Event Steward, your responsibilities will include:

• Safely driving catering vehicles to deliver food, beverages, equipment, and supplies across campus and surrounding locations.
• Loading, unloading, packing, and organizing catering vans efficiently and safely.
• Completing daily deliveries while ensuring all orders arrive on time and in excellent condition.
• Assisting with the preparation and organization of catering equipment before events.
• Tearing down events, collecting equipment, and returning items to the catering department.
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization of catering vehicles, storage areas, and event equipment.
• Providing friendly, professional customer service while representing Dal-Catering and Aramark.
• Working closely with catering chefs, supervisors, servers, bartenders, and event staff to ensure seamless event execution.
• Following all workplace health & safety, food safety, and safe lifting procedures.
• Completing delivery logs, vehicle inspections, and other required documentation as needed.
• Assisting with general catering operations during quieter periods, including dishware organization, inventory movement, and equipment preparation.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 5 Driver's License with a clean Driver's Abstract.
• Ability to safely operate catering delivery vehicles.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs repeatedly throughout the day.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent reliability and punctuality.
• Comfortable working independently as well as within a fast-paced team environment.
• Professional communication and customer service skills.Ability to work a flexible schedule based on catering business needs, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays.

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective equipment (PPE).

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing -a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here athttp://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us onFacebook ,Instagram andTwitter .

The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $18.00.

Accommodation Statement

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request.