Full-Time School Nutrition Truck Driver/Storeroom Helper

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

• The role of the School Nutrition Truck Driver/Storeroom Helper is to load and transport food carts and supplies to and from School Nutrition and to help receive, inspect, store and distribute all foods and supplies in a School Nutrition Program in accordance with regulatory agencies and administrative guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is desirable. Sufficient education to have basic skills in reading and arithmetic is required.
• Completion of the two-hour food Sanitation Training Course conducted by the County Health Department is required
• Other classes on sanitation and safety are desirable
• Previous experience in light truck driving is desirable
• A valid Texas Driver's License is required
• This position subject to random drug-testing

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Loads food carts and supplies on the food truck for delivery to the satellite cafeterias and School Nutrition and assists in unloading food and supplies at each designated area.
• Drives food truck around the campus in a safe manner.
• Maintains the truck in good operating condition by keeping it filled with gas, etc. and notifying the School Nutrition Director of needed mechanical repairs.
• Maintains cleanliness of truck bed and cab.
• Assumes responsibility for the safe and sanitary transportation of food and supplies in the food truck.
• Applies and maintains high standards of safety and sanitation.
• Helps with the safe and sanitary storage of all foods and supplies in the School Nutrition.
• Helps issue and distribute foods and supplies as directed.
• Helps maintain cleanliness of storerooms, freezers, and refrigerators.
• Work effectively with other employees and delivery persons.
• Works within a complex structure of regulations and time schedules.
• Maintains good working communications with co-workers and other staff members.
• Maintains good attitude in difficult situations.
• Helps maintain cohesiveness among employees.
• Performs duties in a timely and organized manner.
• Projects a professional image through demeanor and dress.
• Complies with Food Service Department policies and procedures.
• Complies with policies and procedures as outlined in employee handbook and addendum.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Adheres to proper channels when communicating ideas, problems, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used:

Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals; district vehicle

Posture:

Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion:

Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting:

Occasional light lifting and carrying (up to 50 pounds)

Environment:

May work prolonged or irregular hours, frequent districtwide travel

Mental Demands:

Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress

The above statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list.

Calendar Days: 179