Campus Dining Logistics & Catering Clerk

Northern Illinois University; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Illinois University's Campus Dining Service is seeking a Distribution Clerk to support on-campus dining operations. This role delivers products, equipment, and supplies to Holmes Student Center and satellite locations, assists with catering setups, and helps maintain clean, well-stocked dining environments.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and be able to lift up to 50 pounds, work nights/weekends as needed, and drive a box truck.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of simple clerical procedures.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, such as moving heavy objects, bending, standing, lifting, and other manual dexterity tasks.
• Willingness to work, as directed, in all kinds of weather.
• One (1) year of general food service experience.
• One (1) year of Box Truck driving experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly with others.

Responsibilities

• Delivers catered food, equipment, and other supplies to off premise locations for catered events.
• Assists in setting up, maintaining, and cleaning of catered events.
• Interacts with managers & crew of satellite operations to determine and maintain stock needs.
• Communicates product & supply needs/usages to storekeeper & managers to insure proper product levels/availability.
• Assists in covering breaks and providing assistance at various dining locations when staffing needs warrant such activities.
• Delivers product and supplies to Satellite food operations on a daily basis.
• Maintains sanitation and quality standards in accordance with Illinois Food Handlers Permit.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Clerical procedures

Follow instructions

Physical demands

Weather readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northern Illinois University's Campus Dining Service is seeking a Distribution Clerk to support on-campus dining operations. This role delivers products, equipment, and supplies to Holmes Student Center and satellite locations, assists with catering setups, and helps maintain clean, well-stocked dining environments.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and be able to lift up to 50 pounds, work nights/weekends as needed, and drive a box truck.