Kitchen Helper/Transport Driver

Lunchtime Solutions • Sioux City, IA

34d • Onsite

About The Position

Lunchtime Solutions is seeking a dependable, team-focused Kitchen Helper / Transport Driver to join our school food service program. In this dual-role position, you'll help keep meal service running smoothly by preparing and serving food, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, and safely delivering meals and supplies between school locations. It's an active, hands-on role that combines teamwork, customer service, and independent responsibility while making a real impact on students' day.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to follow recipes, measure ingredients, and convert quantities for large batches.
• Dependability, integrity, and a commitment to excellent customer service.
• Ability to safely drive, park, and maneuver delivery vehicles, including vans or box trucks.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and move heavier items using carts and transport equipment.
• Ability to perform frequent standing, walking, bending, twisting, and other physical tasks throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Help prep and serve menu items, keep your station stocked, and follow serving-size and special-diet guidelines.
• Deliver meals, food, and supplies to assigned school locations following established routes and schedules.
• Safely load, unload, and transport food, supplies, and equipment between sites.
• Follow simple recipes like fruit and veggie bars or baked goods while keeping kitchen, storage areas, and equipment clean and organized using FIFO.
• Maintain food safety and compliance by following food-safety procedures, completing basic logs, and helping maintain a safe workspace.
• Keep delivery vehicles clean, organized, and ready for daily use.
• Communicate supply needs, delivery updates, vehicle concerns, and operational feedback to your team and supervisors.
• Stock and serve menu items during meal service and help with prep lists and freezer pulls.
• Adapt to changing priorities and jump in wherever needed to support teammates and ensure successful meal service.

Benefits

• Our Monday–Friday daytime schedule means no late nights, no weekends, and no holidays spent in a kitchen.
• Work when school is in session and enjoy built-in breaks when students are out.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• A free, delicious meal every shift.
• A limited medical benefit plan available for those scheduled 5 hours or more each day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed