Nutrition Services Driver

Utah Community Action • South Salt Lake, UT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Utah Community Action is hiring a full-time Nutrition Services Driver to support its Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and Summer Food Service Program. The role delivers meals, food supplies, and equipment to designated program sites, helping provide nourishment and support to children and families. The position is based at 2825 S. 200 E. in South Salt Lake City, Utah, and typically works Monday through Thursday from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM and Friday from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The pay rate is $18.17 per hour.

The driver transports and handles food and supplies, follows assigned routes, exchanges food service materials between sites and the kitchen, verifies deliveries, and completes required records and CACFP documentation. The role also assists with food packaging, labeling, inventory, preparation, and quality control, while maintaining sanitary work areas and following food safety and health department standards. Friendly service, dependability, flexibility, and teamwork are important.

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check, drug and alcohol screening, sex offender registry check, and child abuse/neglect check, and meeting Head Start health requirements. The organization notes that applicable federal requirements govern employment, including where state law permits certain substances.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license and a safe driving mindset.
• Current Food Handler's Permit, or ability to obtain one within two weeks of hire.
• Good attendance, a positive attitude, and professional communication skills.
• Ability to follow directions, work at a fast pace, and meet deadlines.
• Strong teamwork, accountability, and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate in English and maintain confidentiality.
• Successfully pass a background check, drug and alcohol screening, sex offender registry check, and child abuse/neglect check.
• Meet all Head Start health requirements.

Nice To Haves

• ServSafe certification.
• Two to three years of kitchen experience.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Safely and accurately deliver meals, food supplies, and equipment to designated program sites.
• Load, unload, and transport food and supplies, ensuring deliveries arrive on time and in good condition.
• Follow assigned delivery routes and schedules.
• Pick up and return clean and dirty food service materials between program sites and the kitchen.
• Verify deliveries, maintain accurate records, and complete required CACFP documentation.
• Assist with food packaging, labeling, inventory, food preparation, and quality control.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary work areas while following food safety and health department standards.
• Provide friendly, professional customer service to staff and program partners.
• Work flexibly and dependably as a team member, assisting wherever needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with up to $2,500 match.
• Telehealth access.
• 401(k) with 5% company match.
• 11 paid holidays and paid winter break (Christmas through New Year's).
• 192 PTO hours annually.
• Weekly paid self-care hour.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

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