Substitute Food Service Driver

Food Service Driver

This is a substitute (on call) position. Hours and days vary based on need. Hours are between 6:00am - 3:30pm depending on need.

Location: Central Nutrition Center

Pay: $23.79/hours

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma, HiSET or GED
• CDL with clean driving record for a three year period
• Thorough knowledge of city and location of schools
• Ability to operate district vehicles in a safe manner and obeys traffic laws
• History of good attendance

Desired Education and Experience:

1. Effective oral and written communications skills
2. Ability to organize and maintain route schedule
3. Two years Food Service Driver or related
4. Sound knowledge of service, sanitation and safety standards
5. Ability to organize work under general direction of supervisor
6. Flexibility to meet daily changes
7. Physically able to meet the demands of the position

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Ability to effectively use computer-based systems.
2. Decision making skills in planning amounts of food items to be prepared, anticipating shortages.
3. Effective oral and written communication skills
4. Ability to cope with time pressure.
5. Ability to organize time and tasks.
6. Computational skills

Basic Function:

Transport, deliver and return equipment, food and supplies from school kitchens to satellites and provide special deliveries and pickups as needed to and from warehouse to and from school kitchens under the general direction of Director of Food and Nutrition or Warehouse III staff in accordance with district food service policies, procedures and objectives. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the food and nutrition services department.

Essential Functions:

1. Provide direction to substitute driver or trainees.
2. Operate truck on scheduled route on time and keep posted route current.
3. Load and unload Food Service supplies and equipment efficiently and safely.
4. Deliver, place in position, pick up, return food, and equipment as assigned.
5. Service and maintain truck on a routine basis.
6. Take necessary safeguards to prevent loss of property.
7. Carry out policies and procedures as set forth for school district and Food Service operations.
8. Report any vehicle accident by phone to supervisor or the Food Service office from the scene immediately.
9. Attend job related meetings as assigned.
10. Report other incidents (i.e... cart off truck) in writing promptly to supervisor.
11. Wash, clean and fuel vehicles as assigned.
12. Notify supervisor of any work schedule changes, and complete appropriate forms.
13. Use Lockout/Tagout procedures.
14. Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
15. Maintain confidentiality.
16. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
17. Assist with other duties as assigned.

1. Assist with other duties as assigned.

Additional Essential Functions (for every DMPS position):

1. Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
2. Maintain confidentiality.
3. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
4. Assist with other duties as may be assigned

Physical Requirements: Standing, walking, sitting, bending/stooping, reaching/pushing/pulling, climbing/stairs, driving, lifting (35 lbs), Carrying (20 feet), manual dexterity skills (telephone, computer, other)

Working Conditions:

1. Outside - Both Climatic Environment: Temperature extremes, humidityespecially in non air-conditioned buildings, close quarters in trucks and store rooms, walk-in coolers and freezers, and changing weather conditions influencing work on loading docks and when driving. Hazards: Traffic, moving equipment, hot cooking surfaces and equipment, carts falling off tailgates or dock area, drafts, dust, fumes, wind, gasoline, slippery and or uneven footing.

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Approved By: Jenna Crinzi

Date: 02/28/2025

Employee Benefits Information

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

Des Moines Public Schools offers a generous benefits package including IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System) a defined benefit plan.

• Enrollment in IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System)__a defined benefit plan

Insurance Benefits

1. Single and Family Health Insurance at no cost to the employee during the first plan year of employment (July 1 - June 30). Premium cost is $600/year after that.
2. Employees can earn up to $600/year via participation in the Healthy U program.
3. Des Moines Insurance plan information: Employee Benefits - Des Moines Public Schools (dmschools.org)

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