Temporary Transporter Food Services

Temporary Food Service Transporter (Temporary)

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

Essential Position 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.

Additional Requirements:

This job involves loading, lifting, and carrying food and food products from kitchens to vehicles and from vehicles to kitchens in receiving schools. May occasionally involve lifting 50 pounds or more from time to time.

Working Hours:

Work hours may vary.

Compensation: $26/ hour

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Equal Opportunity Employer

HCPSS celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any kind. HCPSS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees in providing them with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at HCPSS are based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, veteran status or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.