Distribution Clerk - Retail Dining & Catering (3391)

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

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Classification

Position Number

Position Number 00003391

Open Date

Open Date 09/22/2026

Close Date

Close Date 10/06/2026

Priority Review Date

Employee Class

Employee Class Staff

Full-Time/Part Time

Full-Time/Part Time Full-Time

FTE

FTE 1.00

Position Status

Position Status Regular

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Job code

Job code 0764

Union Representation

Union Representation Non-Union

Union Code

Union Code N/A

Unit/Department

Unit/Department Campus Dining Service

College/Unit

College/Unit Campus Dining Service

Division

Location

Location HC FS

Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page

Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

Overview

The department of Campus Dining handles all things dining on campus. From residential meal plans to event catering, we provide nutritional food for students, faculty, staff and guests. We manage over a dozen eating establishments at NIU including residence hall dining, restaurants and coffee shops at the student center, and the cafe in Barsema Hall. We employ the students and professionals who work in our restaurants and cafes.

Position Summary

The Distribution Clerk delivers products, equipment and other supplies to Holmes Student Center (H.S.C.) supported areas of campus using a University vehicle. The Distribution Clerk may also support Catering and other on campus events including setup up tear down and clean up.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Catering Assistance

• Delivers catered food, equipment, and other supplies to off premise locations for catered events.
• Assists in setting up, maintaining, and cleaning of catered events.

Communication

• 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.

Customer Service

• Assists in covering breaks and providing assistance at various dining locations when staffing needs warrant such activities.

Delivery

• Delivers product and supplies to Satellite food operations on a daily basis.

Sanitation

• Maintains sanitation and quality standards in accordance with Illinois Food Handlers Permit.

Other Related Duties

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications (Civil Service)

• High school graduation or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) (Civil Service)

• 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.

Specialty Factors (Civil Service)

Preferred Qualifications (Civil Service)

• One (1) year of general food service experience.
• One (1) year of Box Truck driving experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly with others.

Minimum Required Qualifications (SPS)

N/A

Additional Requirements (SPS)

N/A

Preferred Qualifications (SPS)

N/A

• Ability to work long shifts.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to push, pull, carry and move heavy loads.
• Ability to stoop, bend, climb and grasp.
• Good hand/eye coordination.
• Ability to communicate clearly with others.
• Ability to load and unload trucks, including securing cargo.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, often in inclement weather.
• Ability to work night, early morning and weekend shifts, as common for this position.

Appointment and Compensation Details

Appointment and Compensation Details

Anticipated Appointment Start Date

Anticipated Appointment Start Date 11/1/2026

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Percent of Staff Year

Percent of Staff Year 0.75

Standard Hours Per Week 37.50

Working Hours

Working Hours Varies based on department needs, includes nights & weekends

Salary $27,787.50/annually (based on 9-month appointment); NIU offers a robust benefits package.

Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range

Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range $19.00

Earn Type

Earn Type Hourly

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, disability (physical and mental), marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender (identity and expression), political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

Director of Civil Rights Office, Title IX Coordinator

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