Central Kitchen Driver

Description

POSITION PURPOSE

This position delivers freshly prepped food from our Central Kitchen in Salt Lake City to various Costa Vida Restaurants.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow Assigned Route: Complete assigned routes to ensure timely and accurate delivery. 
• Communication: Address any issues or concerns that arise to management. 
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to safety regulations and company policies, by attending regular safety briefings and training. 
• Customer Service: Provide exceptional customer service to restaurant management. 
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of routes, and delivery confirmations, as well as any incidents or issues that occur during transport. 
• Problem Solving: Quickly address and resolve any logistical challenges or unexpected issues that may arise during the delivery process. 
• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, including warehouse and customer service, to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction. 
• Unload Merchandise: Oversee unloading and organizing delivered to restaurant locations. 
• Food Safety: Follow all HAACP Guidelines while transporting and delivery of goods.
• Sanitation Practices: Keep company vehicles clean at all times. 

Requirements

WORKING REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS

• Education/Certification:  
• Highschool Diploma or Equivalent. 
• Valid Drivers License. 
• Valid CDL 
• Food Handler Permit
• Experience Required:  
• Proven experience in transportation coordination. 
• Strong understanding of transportation regulations and safety standards. 
• Excellent organizational and time management skills. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Proficiency in using logistics software and Microsoft Office Suite. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. 
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented attitude. 
• Skills/Abilities: Ability to stand for long periods and lift heavy items (up to 100 lbs) 

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

• Finger dexterity: Using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together. 
• Talking: Especially where one must convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly. 
• Hearing: Drivers should have adequate hearing to respond to alarms, signals, and the sounds of traffic.
• Vision: Good eyesight is crucial. Drivers often need to meet specific vision standards, which may include the ability to see well at various distances and in different lighting condition
• Physical Strength: Ability to stand for long periods and lift heavy items (up to 100 lbs). Depending on the vehicle, drivers may need to lift or maneuver equipment, packages, or tools.
• Coordination: Good hand-eye coordination is essential for operating the vehicle and navigating roadways safely.
• Stamina: Long hours on the road can require physical endurance and the ability to maintain focus.
• Mobility: Drivers should be able to comfortably enter and exit the vehicle and manage any necessary physical tasks.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Environment: Capable of driving for a long period of time. Ability to load and unload merchandise. 

MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

• Reasoning Ability:  
• Ability to deal with a variety of variables under only limited standardization. 
• Able to interpret various instructions. 
• Mental Alertness: Maintaining alertness and quick reflexes is crucial for safe driving.
• Mathematics Ability: Ability to perform basic math skills. 
• Language Ability:  
• Ability to read a variety of books, magazines, instruction manuals, atlases, and encyclopedias. 
• Ability to prepare memos, and reports using proper punctuation, spelling, and grammar.  
• Ability to communicate distinctly with appropriate pauses and emphasis; correct pronunciation (or sign equivalent); and variation in word order using present, perfect, and future tenses. 

INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected. They are also essential to an effective appraisal system and related promotion, transfer, layoff, and termination decisions. Well-constructed job descriptions are an integral part of any effective compensation system.  

All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included are the minimal standards required to perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.  

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodation will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization. 

Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.