Catering Prep Chef/Driver

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is hiring a Catering Prep Chef/Driver to join the catering team, supporting both culinary and front-of-house activities. This role involves food prep, event setup, and ensuring smooth delivery operations for university events.

You will drive university vehicles, manage pickup/drop-off, and assist with setup, teardown, and cleanup while maintaining safety and accuracy. Schedule varies with early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Qualifications

• 8th grade education and 3 years of driving with a box truck experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, weigh and measure; reliable and accurate.
• Excellent customer service, communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate the catering box truck or other University vehicles in all weather.
• Oversee pickup, drop-off and delivery of food, materials and equipment for events.
• Assist culinary and front-of-house teams with prep, dishwashing, setup, tear-down and cleanup.
• Maintain vehicle schedules per University protocols and safety requirements.
• Demonstrate customer focus with strong time management and attention to detail.

Skills

Driver's license

Customer service

Time management

Communication

Education

8th grade education

Job description

Working Title

Catering Prep Chef/Driver

Department

Housing: Catering-12429

Description Of Work

The Catering Prep Chef/Driver is an integral member of the catering team. This position will assist the entire Catering department.

In this role you will:

• Safely operate the catering box truck, or other University vehicles in all weather conditions.
• Oversee and execute the pickup, drop off and delivery of food, materials, and equipment necessary for events.
• Support the culinary and front of house teams with operational assistance, including food preparation, dishwashing, event set up, tear down, and clean up.
• Ensure the Catering vehicles are following proper maintenance schedules in accordance with University protocols.
• Have a customer service focus, ability to utilizes effective time management skills, and a strong attention to detail with high accuracy are vital to this position.

Schedule varies and includes early morning, evenings, late night, and weekend shifts.

About Us:

At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.

When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive insurance options, including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
• Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education
• Retirement plans with university match
• A workplace culture that values your time outside of work

Learn more about working at UNL : https://go.unl.edu/aboutus

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://go.unl.edu/nondiscrimination

Minimum Required Qualifications

8th grade education and 3 years of driving with the ability to drive a box truck; equivalent education/experience considered. Ability to read, write, weigh and measure necessary. Flexibility, reliability, ability to communicate and be a team player essential. Accuracy and attention to detail. Excellent customer service skills, oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work with a variety of individuals. Ability to safely operate a delivery vehicle. Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirement and the ability to pass a DMV check authorizing them to operate university vehicles. Food Handlers Permit or ability to obtain upon employment required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience driving a box truck. Experience working in a fast paced ever changing environment. Knowledge of University operations.

Posted Salary $18.00/hr minimum