Food Service Courier

Food Service Courier Position

SMUSD is looking for a Food Service Courier Position is 4 days/week (Tuesday - Friday), 10 hours/day @ $16.25/hour Position is a 12 month position SMUSD is an equal opportunity employer

Position Description

Job Title: Food Service Courier Job Category: Classified Employee

Department/Group: Saddle Mountain Unified School Organizational Directly responsible to the Director of District #90 Relationships: Food Service

Level/Salary Range: Classified Salary Range Blood Borne Level I Pathogen Risk: At Risk

Work Status: Non-Exempt Weight Lifting 50 lb. Minimum

Requirements

Work Days: As assigned by 12 month calendar Benefits: Discretionary Leave per Policy or supervisor

Work Hours: As assigned by supervisor Probationary Period: Per Governing Board Policy 4-103 employees in the first year of employment may be evaluated ninety (90) days after the first day of work

Fingerprints Check: As required by ARS 15-512 and District Policies Drug Free Campus The use of illegal drugs is prohibited. The use of tobacco and other substances is prohibited according to policy 4-201

Position Summary

Position is responsible for delivery of a variety of materials and supplies to school sites and other appropriate locations.

This position is also responsible for handling daily cash pick-ups and deposits.

Position Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma (or equivalency)
• Skills required to perform multiple tasks in order to meet changing job conditions
• Ability to adhere to safety practices; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications
• Necessary skills to perform basic math calculations
• Understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and solve practical problems
• Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license

Essential Job Functions

• Drive Food Service Vehicle(s) practicing safe driving skills
• Assist weekly with putting away orders for all schools, dry storage, cooler and freezer
• Deliver food service supplies to various locations and secure signature of the receiving individual
• Prepare receiving and inventory reports as necessary for Food Service
• Pick up cash at various locations as directed by supervisor
• Make bank deposits on a monthly basis or as directed by supervisor
• Develop a routine delivery schedule with schools and various departments in the district
• Assist in daily servicing, cleaning and maintenance of the district kitchens, service, and eating areas, as requested
• Assist in the servicing, cleaning and maintenance of the food preparation equipment
• Perform safety inspection of delivery vehicle and add fluids, as needed
• Clean exterior and interior of truck on a daily basis
• Utilize equipment such as telephone, computer, fax machine, printer and copier as required with assigned duties
• Maintain the food service inventory in the warehouse
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee will stand and walk, bend, raise arms and lift up to 30 pounds. The employee will need to demonstrate movement patterns. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. Employee will frequently interact with the public and other staff members. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision.

Work Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American's With Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position, if applicable, and additional duties may be assigned.

The Saddle Mountain Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Saddle Mountain Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.

Reviewed By: Cabinet Date: August, 2026

Approved By: Governing Board Date: August 12, 2026

Last Updated By: Human Resources Date/Time: July 30, 2026

Saddle Mountain Unified School District