Temporary Transporter Food Services

Howard County Public School System•Perryton, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Temporary Food Service Transporter is employed through the Howard County Public School System. Under the guidance and leadership of the Food and Nutrition Service Supervisor and Area Field Representatives, the person in this temporary position collaborates with Central Office and Food and Nutrition Service staff to deliver food items, supplies, and other materials to and from school food service production facilities and school food service satellite schools daily.

Requirements

Completion of a standard high school diploma or GED
At least three (3) years of driving experience.
Possession of an appropriate and valid Maryland Motor Vehicle Operator’s License (non-CDL accepted) with an acceptable driving record generally consisting of no more than 1–3 minor moving violations or at-fault accidents within the past 3 to 5 years, with no major infractions like DUIs, reckless driving, or license suspensions.
Eligible to work in the United States.
An official proof of education (A copy of official HS Transcript/HS Diploma/ a copy of official college Transcript)
Foreign Education: An education evaluation by one of the agencies approved by Maryland State Dept. of Education (MSDE).
All employment and volunteer history from the past 10 years with no gaps including employment dates, position held, and name of the supervisor.

Nice To Haves

Good knowledge of local streets and road systems.
Knowledge and understanding of the relationship between sanitary food handling techniques and their potential impact on food product safety.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively with Food and Nutrition Service staff, school administrators, and school staff.
Ability to comply with all regulations for the handling of food items.
Ability to perform manual labor, including lifting, carrying, and moving equipment and supplies.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to properly maintain confidential information.

Responsibilities

Operates a box truck or approved vehicle to transport food products and supplies.
Maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle.
Keeps an up-to-date route sheet in the vehicle at all times.
Transports food from designated schools to other schools or distribution points according to pre-approved routes, delivery times, and schedules, and transporter clusters as determined by Food and Nutrition Service.
Complies with proper food handling techniques while maintaining the highest standard of quality and food safety practices for students and staff.
Inspects food and food related supplies for conformity to orders and reports shortages, damages or spoilage, and other discrepancies.
Arranges and moves food items to and from inventory and cold storage areas to other food sites as needed.
Attends food and nutrition training and other meetings, as necessary to meet the annual continuing education/training requirements for USDA professional standards for school nutrition employees.