Driver - East Meadow School Nutrition

School Food Delivery Driver – Help Fuel Young Minds!
Monday–Friday (No Nights or Weekends!)

Do you enjoy being on the move and want a job that fits your schedule? Join our school nutrition team as a
Delivery Driver
and play a vital role in ensuring students receive the meals they need to learn and thrive!

What You’ll Do:

• Safely drive a company vehicle to deliver food and supplies between schools in the district
• Load and unload products with care, ensuring proper storage and delivery
• Perform daily vehicle inspections and keep accurate logs and reports
• Keep the delivery vehicle clean and in excellent working condition, refuel with gas weekly
• Communicate with the central office as needed to ensure timely, accurate deliveries
• Follow all local driving laws and school district policies

Why This Job Rocks:

• Family-friendly schedule – done by mid-afternoon!
• Be a valued member of a mission-driven team
• Help support school meals that power learning every day
• Independent work with supportive team connections
• A clean, valid driver’s license and a safe driving record
• Must pass a DOT physical
• Dependability and strong attention to detail
• Comfort with lifting and moving supplies. Must be able to lift 40lbs
• A proactive attitude and willingness to follow safety guidelines
• Professionalism when interacting at school sites

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay + opportunities for growth
• Paid time off

About Us:

At Whitson's, we believe every meal matters—and so does every delivery. As part of our school nutrition team, you’ll be helping ensure that students across the district get the meals they need, right on time. If you're dependable, safety-conscious, and ready to make a difference behind the wheel, we want you on our team!

Pay Rate: $20/hour

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required; must complete all Whitsons and government-mandated training as required .

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of professional driving experience required; food service or delivery driving experience preferred.

Certifications

• Clean, valid, and unblemished driver’s license required at all times;
• Serv Safe certification preferred .

Other Qualifications

• Ability to speak, read, and write in English sufficient to understand route instructions, complete required logs and reports, and communicate with school and office staff.
• Must adhere to all motor vehicle laws and regulations at all times ; always presents a professional image and follows all Whitsons policies and procedures.

Core Competencies

• Safety & Compliance: Operates the company vehicle safely and in full compliance with all motor vehicle laws, school district delivery policies, and Whitsons fleet protocols at all times .
• Reliability & Punctuality: Completes all assigned deliveries accurately and on schedule; maintains consistent attendance, follows assigned routes, and meets all reporting and documentation requirements every shift.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures product is correctly loaded, transported, and delivered; completes vehicle logs, odometer records, and delivery receipts with accuracy.
• Professionalism: Represents Whitsons positively at all school locations; follows all district-specific delivery protocols and maintains a clean, well-kept vehicle and professional appearance at all times.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND OTHER DETAILS

Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time non-exempt position. Hours are aligned with the school district’s food service delivery schedule. Occasional extended hours or weekend work may be required .

Physical Demands of the Job

The Team Member is required to sit while driving and stand and walk when loading, unloading, and at delivery sites. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently , including while turning side to side.…