Driver Helper

DO & CO AG; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary daily meals

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) eligibility

Career development opportunities

Job summary

DO & CO is seeking a Driver Helper to join our New York team. You will assist drivers with loading, unloading, and delivering airline catering equipment, and perform final flight checks to ensure accuracy of all items for each flight.

Requirements include a valid driver’s license and the ability to lift up to 75 pounds. Flexible hours, meals, benefits, and growth opportunities with a global leader in luxury gourmet entertainment await.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team, in a fast-paced setting.
• Flexible availability including days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Load airline catering equipment, meals, and supplies into vehicles and assist drivers.
• Perform final flight checks and ensure items are present and catered correctly.
• Assist with loading/unloading and notifying missing items to the team.
• Support vehicle fueling and pre/post-operation checks and ensure safety protocols.
• Comply with airport, airline, company, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Proactive, dependable, organized

Works in fast-paced environment

Team player

Lift up to 75 lbs

Job description

We have an incredible opportunity for a dynamic Driver Helper to join our growing New York Team!

About DO & CO

We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every elevated floor and in the sky. With our three business segments, Airline Catering, International Event Catering, Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels, we offer gourmet entertainment all over the world. We operate in 33 locations, 12 countries and 3 Continents, maintaining the highest standard of quality in both our products and services. We refine the classics, develop the unknown and grow constantly – sometimes beyond our own expectations.

Responsibilities

• Load airline catering equipment, meals, and supplies into catering vehicles and assist drivers throughout the loading process.
• Complete final flight checks to ensure all required items are present and flights are catered accurately.
• Add missing items and ice as needed and notify the Flight Assembly team of missing carts, canisters, or bulk-loaded items.
• Assist drivers with loading, unloading, pickup, and delivery of goods and materials.
• Support the loading and unloading of aircraft according to airline and DO & CO procedures, regulations, and specifications.
• Assist with required vehicle fueling and pre- and post-operation checks.
• Immediately report vehicle damage, mechanical concerns, or other irregularities to Dispatch.
• Comply with all airport, airline, company, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Follow all food safety and hygiene regulations outlined in the Food Safety Management System handbook.
• Report food safety concerns or system issues to management and the Hygiene and Food Safety team.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Proactive, dependable, and well-organized.
• Comfortable managing a substantial workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Capable of completing assigned tasks efficiently while meeting strict deadlines.
• Ability to safely lift, push, pull, and move products, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Comfortable standing and working on your feet for extended periods and in environments with varying temperatures.
• Flexible availability, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must successfully complete the mandatory airport security-clearance process for the assigned location. This includes meeting all TSA and U.S. Customs requirements, as outlined in 49 CFR
• 1542.209, and obtaining the appropriate airport-issued identification badge, such as a SIDA, AOA, or equivalent badge, in accordance with local airport authority regulations.

What We Offer

• Pay rate: $21.35 per hour.
• Complimentary daily meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible full-time employees.
• 401(k) eligibility for full-time employees.
• A workplace committed to innovation, creativity, and exceptional hospitality.
• Genuine career-development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.
• The opportunity to represent and collaborate with a global leader in luxury gourmet entertainment.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

DO & CO provides equal employment opportunities. Applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other protected characteristic.