Nutrition Services Delivery Driver

Texas City Independent School District•Texas City, TX

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About The Position

Primary Purpose: Under general supervision, drives a company van or other light truck to perform the pickup and delivery of school district foods and supplies; performs vehicle preventive maintenance and department equipment small repairs as needed. Performs other duties as required. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENT: Valid and appropriate Texas Driver's License Class C with all unrestricted endorsements Food Handler Certification JOB REQUIREMENTS: The nutrition services driver must be able to: Perform varied delivery duties in the receipt and distribution of food, equipment, and supplies Perform routine food service duties and dishwashing work in a commercial kitchen setting Follow department policies and guidelines and districtwide policies Obtain a Food Handler permit and renew it as required Follow routes and maps to various locations Operate a light vehicle or truck observing legal and defensive driving practices Work rapidly and efficiently in performing job duties Work cohesively with peers, supervisors, school personnel, and students Work in large groups and crowds Apply and maintain standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and personal hygiene Read, write, and communicate in basic English Demonstrate customer service skills on an ongoing basis Safely lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds Stand and walk on concrete and tile floors for long periods of time Sitting for long periods of time Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate assigned vehicle Seeing to inspect the vehicle Withstand a wide range of temperatures EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training, education and experience which demonstrates an ability to perform the duties of the position. Experience in delivery driving in a school setting is preferred. Major Responsibilities and Duties: Drives a van or light truck, to and from kitchens and school sites. Pick up and deliver school foods (unprepared) and supplies and use proper logs. Pick up and transports school equipment as requested by the Supervisor and/or Director and deliver it to the requesting kitchen or building. Maintain routine records related to all deliveries of Nutrition Services' food, equipment and supplies. Perform daily safety inspection of vehicles and operate vehicle to and from kitchens and school sites, obey traffic laws and observe defensive driving practices: fuel, and inform the Supervisor/Director of any maintenance needed of assigned vehicles. Maintain the records of nutrition services catering items loaned by teachers, principals, Foundation for the Future and/or any department. Clean and maintain all items used for catering events in good condition. Cleans and maintains the Nutrition Services warehouse on a scheduled basis. Performs repairs on any small kitchen or department equipment such as stackable carts, tall rolling carts, warmers/coolers, movable racks and tables, etc. Assist in setting up special catering and department events by moving items to and from the location of the event, cleaning after the event and storing equipment as needed. Utilizes kitchenware such as, but not limited to knife sharpeners, spatulas, tongs, spoons, and ladles. Practices safe food handling according to Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point HACCP and the Galveston County Health District. Assists in the monitoring, reduction, and management of food waste by transporting foods with the highest level of sanitation. Performs weekly cleaning and upkeep of the nutrition services kitchens loading docks, dumpster areas, ceiling tiles, ceiling vents and warehouse to comply with all of Galveston Health District rules and regulations. Assist managers guarding the doors during vendor delivery times to ensure safety & security measures are kept in place. Follows the workday schedule assigned by the supervisor and when idle, remains at the assigned campus, assisting with cafeteria duties. Performs related duties as assigned. Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment Used: Standard large and small kitchen equipment and tools including electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, deep-fat fryer, sharp cutting tools, stove, oven, dishwasher, and food/utility cart Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stoop, pushing/pulling, and twisting Motion: Continual walking; frequent climbing (ladder), grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching/overhead reaching Lifting: Frequent moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds) Environment: Work inside in commercial kitchen environment; exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, extreme humidity, noise, vibration, microwaves, biological hazards (bacteria, mold, fungi), chemical hazards (fumes, vapors, gases), electrical hazards; work with hands in water; work around machinery with moving parts; work on slippery surfaces Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress Salary: Commensurate with TCISD hiring salary guide Days: 173 Days

Requirements

Valid and appropriate Texas Driver's License Class C with all unrestricted endorsements
Food Handler Certification
Perform varied delivery duties in the receipt and distribution of food, equipment, and supplies
Perform routine food service duties and dishwashing work in a commercial kitchen setting
Follow department policies and guidelines and districtwide policies
Obtain a Food Handler permit and renew it as required
Follow routes and maps to various locations
Operate a light vehicle or truck observing legal and defensive driving practices
Work rapidly and efficiently in performing job duties
Work cohesively with peers, supervisors, school personnel, and students
Work in large groups and crowds
Apply and maintain standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and personal hygiene
Read, write, and communicate in basic English
Demonstrate customer service skills on an ongoing basis
Safely lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds
Stand and walk on concrete and tile floors for long periods of time
Sitting for long periods of time
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate assigned vehicle
Seeing to inspect the vehicle
Withstand a wide range of temperatures
Any combination of training, education and experience which demonstrates an ability to perform the duties of the position.

Nice To Haves

Experience in delivery driving in a school setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Drives a van or light truck, to and from kitchens and school sites.
Pick up and deliver school foods (unprepared) and supplies and use proper logs.
Pick up and transports school equipment as requested by the Supervisor and/or Director and deliver it to the requesting kitchen or building.
Maintain routine records related to all deliveries of Nutrition Services' food, equipment and supplies.
Perform daily safety inspection of vehicles and operate vehicle to and from kitchens and school sites, obey traffic laws and observe defensive driving practices: fuel, and inform the Supervisor/Director of any maintenance needed of assigned vehicles.
Maintain the records of nutrition services catering items loaned by teachers, principals, Foundation for the Future and/or any department.
Clean and maintain all items used for catering events in good condition.
Cleans and maintains the Nutrition Services warehouse on a scheduled basis.
Performs repairs on any small kitchen or department equipment such as stackable carts, tall rolling carts, warmers/coolers, movable racks and tables, etc.
Assist in setting up special catering and department events by moving items to and from the location of the event, cleaning after the event and storing equipment as needed.
Utilizes kitchenware such as, but not limited to knife sharpeners, spatulas, tongs, spoons, and ladles.
Practices safe food handling according to Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point HACCP and the Galveston County Health District.
Assists in the monitoring, reduction, and management of food waste by transporting foods with the highest level of sanitation.
Performs weekly cleaning and upkeep of the nutrition services kitchens loading docks, dumpster areas, ceiling tiles, ceiling vents and warehouse to comply with all of Galveston Health District rules and regulations.
Assist managers guarding the doors during vendor delivery times to ensure safety & security measures are kept in place.
Follows the workday schedule assigned by the supervisor and when idle, remains at the assigned campus, assisting with cafeteria duties.
Performs related duties as assigned.