Driver/Utility Worker - CREC Head Start School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group•Bloomfield, CT

15h•Onsite

About The Position

School Food Delivery Driver – Help Fuel Young Minds! Join our school nutrition team as a Delivery Driver and play a vital role in ensuring students receive the meals they need to learn and thrive! This is a full-time non-exempt position. Hours are aligned with the school district’s food service delivery schedule. The Team Member is required to sit while driving and stand and walk when loading, unloading, and at delivery sites. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently, including while turning side to side. Exposure to extreme temperatures when accessing storerooms and freezers. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. This position operates primarily in and around a company vehicle, with regular presence at school loading docks, storerooms, and freezer areas. Environmental conditions include varying temperatures and moderate to loud noise levels.

Requirements

A clean, valid driver’s license and a safe driving record
Dependability and strong attention to detail
Comfort with lifting and moving supplies
A proactive attitude and willingness to follow safety guidelines
Professionalism when interacting at school sites
High school diploma or equivalent required; must complete all Whitsons and government-mandated training as required.
Minimum 1 year of professional driving experience required
Ability to speak, read, and write in English sufficient to understand route instructions, complete required logs and reports, and communicate with school and office staff.
Must adhere to all motor vehicle laws and regulations at all times; always presents a professional image and follows all Whitsons policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

food service or delivery driving experience preferred
ServSafe certification preferred

Responsibilities

Safely drive a company vehicle to deliver food and supplies between schools in the district
Load and unload products with care, ensuring proper storage and delivery
Perform daily vehicle inspections and keep accurate logs and reports
Keep the delivery vehicle clean and in excellent working condition
Communicate with the central office as needed to ensure timely, accurate deliveries
Follow all local driving laws and school district policies
Operates the company vehicle safely and in full compliance with all motor vehicle laws, school district delivery policies, and Whitsons fleet protocols at all times.
Completes all assigned deliveries accurately and on schedule; maintains consistent attendance, follows assigned routes, and meets all reporting and documentation requirements every shift.
Ensures product is correctly loaded, transported, and delivered; completes vehicle logs, odometer records, and delivery receipts with accuracy.
Represents Whitsons positively at all school locations; follows all district-specific delivery protocols and maintains a clean, well-kept vehicle and professional appearance at all times.