JDE: 5.02

 

Substitute Nutrition Services Delivery Driver

 

Purpose Statement

The role of a Nutrition Services Delivery Driver is to provide, in a safe manner, timely delivery and pick up services to the District.

 

Job Title:  Substitute Nutrition Services Delivery Driver      

Hourly Wage:   $14.65/hr.

Reports To:  Assigned Nutrition Services Management Team

Wage/Hour Status:  Non-Exempt

 

 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• High school graduate or GED
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
• Previous experience as a delivery driver or in a similar role is preferred.

 

Driving Background Check: 

• Candidates must undergo a driving background check to ensure compliance with company safety standards.
• Requirements for passing the background check include:
• A valid, unexpired driver’s license.
• A clean driving record with no major violations.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• School food service experience of at least three-years
• ServSafe Certification or equivalent
• Experience in with maintaining records including, but not limited to: production, invoices, and inventory

 

Essential Functions

• Proper operation of transport truck to insure safety of food, equipment, personnel, and students.
• Loads and unloads all items being sent to transport schools quickly and in a sanitary manner.
• Correctly stores food items in storerooms, refrigerators, and freezers.
• Brings grocery orders from storage, being sure to rotate food on “first in, first out” basis.
• Performs the major cleaning of all food service floors
• Receives shipments when the food service manager is gone and checks for accuracy of orders.
• Knowledge of proper methods for lifting and doing moderately heavy manual work.
• Ability to exert 75 to 100 pounds of force frequently, to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to efficiently and effectively work under a structured schedule without close supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with others.
• Knowledge of routine delivery practices.
• Basic math and English usage and literacy.
• Learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards.
• Maintain regular and prompt attendance in the workplace.
• Basic computer skills required for maintaining appropriate records, reading Email, using MS Office programs.
• Load, secure, unload and deliver finished work, equipment, maintenance and nutrition supplies.
• Perform daily safety inspection of vehicle and operate vehicle to and from school sites, public offices and vendor locations, obeying traffic laws and observing defensive driving practices; wash and fuel vehicles.
• Establish and follow routes and maps to various locations.
• Fill warehouse stock requisitions and complete related forms.
• Assists in physical inventories for the purpose of verifying stock and identifying losses. 
• Utilize proper methods for security of district property, including vehicles and contents.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Maintains and updates maintenance log for delivery vehicle (e.g. checking fluid levels, fueling, cleaning, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring safe operation of vehicle.
• Reports all non-working equipment to maintenance for repair or replacement.
• Performs such other duties as may from time-to-time be assigned by the Supervisor or designee.

 

Working Environment 

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

The usual and customary methods of performing the position functions require the following physical demands:  significant lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, reaching, driving, standing and walking. This position requires the individual to wear and work in personal protective equipment. This position requires that the individual is able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. Working conditions may include extreme temperatures and humidity.  Hazards may include exposure to communicable diseases. This position requires one to maintain emotional control under stress. 

 

Responsibility 

Responsibilities include working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform position functions.  There is some opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services. 

 

Terms of Employment 

Work year established by the Superintendent; Salary according to schedule adopted annually.

 

Clearances

Background Clearance

 

Evaluation 

Job performance will be evaluated annually, as per district policies and procedures

 

 

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

 

 

Approved by:  Justin Mohr                                           Date: October 1st, 2024

 

Ankeny Community School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  It is the policy of the District to provide equal employment opportunities and not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age or marital status in its employment and personnel practices.  The job categories where the representative groups are underrepresented.