Workplace Driver, Snacks and Drinks (PM)

Just Fare • Piedmont, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Workplace Driver, Snacks and Drinks will start daily in Oakland to load, then transport and replenish the products for various Snack and Drink client programs all over the Bay Area. Drivers will drive a company assigned sprinter van and will need to be comfortable driving to San Francisco, Berkeley, San Mateo, San Jose and other Client sites as needed. Additionally, this position occasionally supports the Office Catering team by transporting and delivering meals daily from Oakland commissary kitchen to various clients in the Bay Area as needed.

This position requires excellent attention to detail, driving skills and judgment, and is responsible for ensuring all routed deliveries are on time and accurate. Drivers must be able to work quickly and safely in a high-volume environment, fast paced environment.

Drivers may also be required to support other team members with any Front of House (FOH) tasks including but not limited to replenishing snacks and drinks for the entire office, restocking of snacks and beverages in the back stock areas, taking inventory, brewing coffee, etc. As well as helping to maintain a clean service environment for our clients. This position may be required to drive back to our HQ in between other deliveries to assist the warehouse team with receiving and processing other snack and drink orders as needed.

About Just Fare
Just Fare is building a just world where food is a force for social change. We make good food — for people who enjoy eating, and for those who want a more equitable and just food system. Based in Oakland, CA, we offer a variety of services for workplaces; such as, Office Catering, Snack & Drink programs, event catering, commercial kitchen design and operate a community kitchen. We ground everything we do in service of creating a more responsible and ethical world.

1% of our revenue supports donated meals made by our charitable arm, Just Fare Community Kitchen. So far, we have delivered over 494,250 meals to communities fighting food insecurity in the Bay Area.

Tastes good. Does good.

Requirements

• CA driver’s license and clean driving record
• 2+ years experience in a formal kitchen environment or food operation with a passion for food and people
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, communication and patience
• Attendance and punctuality is required with schedule flexibility determined by needs
• Ability to be a self-sufficient problem solver and make sound decisions on-the-fly
• Basic Food Handler Certification
• Strong understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures
• Basic understanding of online inventory systems
• Smart Phone Mobile device required for daily communications
• Must be able to lift at least 50lbs in and out of a van repetitively

Nice To Haves

• Experience with stocking and merchandising is a plus

Responsibilities

• Daily transportation of products, such as, snack & drinks, meals, and other supplies to and from commissary kitchen to client office locations throughout the Bay Area, including San Francisco, in a company-provided van.
• Load and unload catering vans (500-1000 lbs of food) daily. Be accountable for properly checking and loading the van and delivering correctly all items for all accounts
• Monitor time and temperature of food to ensure safe transport
• Clean cambro transport containers
• Assist with the daily execution of cleaning/upkeep protocols of your vehicle; and assist the Fleet Coordinator with bi-weekly van cleanings/detailing (as needed)
• Perform daily errands such as delivering food donations to community partners, equipment pick up, and occasional purchases from vendors. Assist in filling orders at the warehouse as needed.
• Ensure all Snack & Drinks and other accompaniments are stocked. And as needed assist the Workplace Attendant with setup and cleaning of the coffee station including checking equipment, brewing coffee, etc as well as perform regular cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
• Manage signage by ensuring they are clean and visible to the community, taking note of any additional signage that may be needed and printing, laminating and delivering new signage to client sites.
• Stock and organize all snacks and beverages according to Just Fare’s merchandising specifications.
• Maintain a clean and organized work/service environment
• Assist with weekly inventory as needed, for every snack and drink item delivered by Just Fare within our online inventory systems.
• Become familiar with client product mix and proactively communicate about movement of snack and drink products onsite. check and properly FIFO product onsite.
• Be a friendly face and host within all office kitchen areas
• Create an authentic connection with our client community and regularly check-in with the client points of contact for any program feedback.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and fill out service logs.
• Help uphold Just Fare hospitality standards.
• Send detailed end of service reports daily

Benefits

• Cell Phone Stipend
• All employees 401K (retirement account) - After 90 days
• Commuter (pre-tax) - After 30 days
• Meals provided daily onsite at Oakland Commissary Kitchen and some client sites
• Opportunity to develop your skills, work with amazing people & be a part of a force for social change!

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed