Steward - Driver

Hopkins Public Schools

At Hopkins Public Schools, we believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our students, staff, and community. We are a proudly inclusive district serving approximately 7,200 students across the City of Hopkins and surrounding communities. Our district represents a rich mosaic of cultures, backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences; we value and celebrate that diversity in everything we do. As an academically rigorous and human-centered district, we are committed to fostering a welcoming environment where every student and staff member feels seen, heard, and valued. There is no "typical" Hopkins student, and we embrace this truth as a catalyst for innovation, growth, and equity in learning. We seek educators and staff who are equity-minded, culturally responsive, and deeply committed to creating inclusive spaces where all learners can thrive. We welcome candidates who are passionate about dismantling systemic barriers, advancing justice, and preparing students to become bold, collaborative, and compassionate global citizens. When you join Hopkins Public Schools, you are not just joining a district, you are becoming part of a community that honors difference, nurtures potential, and inspires remarkable achievement in every learner, from birth through graduation. You are welcome at Hopkins. You belong at Hopkins.

Summary: Receives deliveries of food and supplies for the student meals programs; delivers products to the vended meal off site programs, as well as internal food and supplies from one kitchen to another.

Essential Functions:

• Follows HACCP, USDA federal, state, and local sanitary guidelines while receiving, delivering and storing food and products.
• Coordinates off-site deliveries and troubleshoots problems as they arise.
• Follows department procedures for proper use and care of equipment; adheres to OSHA and local physical safety requirements.
• Monitors, maintains and records food temperatures through all stages of receiving and delivering.
• Receives beverage order from vendors, matches invoices to product received, advises supervisor of product shortage or damage, and when credit is needed.
• Establishes daily/weekly schedule to accomplish multiple daily food and supply deliveries and pick-ups.
• Performs general maintenance tasks on vehicles, loading dock, storerooms, coolers, and freezers to keep the equipment clean, in good repair and organized.
• Identifies and gathers daily forecasted food & supplies for assigned vended meal program location(s).
• Schedules, delivers and stores the department's Internal Food Ordering system.
• Ensures all deliveries and pickups are made in accordance to schedule requirements.
• Assists with managing catering and concessions services food and supplies; performs any on-site problem-solving needed to accommodate department services.
• Maintains HHS storage areas, coolers, freezers, dry storage, chemical room, in clean and organized condition.
• Performs proper maintenance of District vehicles, including completion of preventative maintenance; washes the outside and inside of vehicle weekly; reports maintenance issues.
• Follows procedures for vending machine maintenance, including troubleshooting, research, and contacting repair services if needed.
• Prepares accurate record keeping. Cashiers at HHS over lunch periods, stocking ala carte shelves as needed; washes tables and provides assistance with food production and dishwashing as needed.
• Promotes and supports the overall mission of the District by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

Qualifications:

• Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent. OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation. Driver's License. ServSafe Certification.
• Required Knowledge: Safety and sanitation practices for food preparation, distribution and storage. HACCP, USA federal, state, and local food safety and sanitation guidelines. OSHA and physical safety requirements. Personal sanitation and hygiene regulations. Principles of record keeping and records management. Computer applications related to the work, including Microsoft Office Suite. Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Required Skills: Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines. Using tact, discretion and prudence in working with those contacted in the course of the work. Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands. Operating a personal computer using standard and specialized software. Communicating effectively verbally and in writing. Commitment to the District mission, which is to ensure high quality, innovative, challenging education where all learners are valued and respected. Performing assigned responsibilities in a manner consistent with the District's established Core Values. Advancing the District's mission and values through careful attention to the key issues of Learning, Environment, and Resources.
• Physical/Mental Requirements: The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in a commercial food service and kitchen work environment; moderate physical requirements, with risk of burns and cuts; frequent lifting, carrying, and moving up to 50 pound containers of food preparation materials and equipment; may require working in a walk-in freezer.