DC Central Kitchen

Job 135390 - Delivery Driver
Washington, DC

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Job Details

Location: Washington, DC
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $13.60 - $13.60

Job Description

The Delivery Drivers serve as a front line position to the broader DC Central Kitchen (DDCK) Community, be it through our work at schools, farm to kitchen programs, partner agencies,  through our catering or contract venues, or in partnership with our many donors, who regularly donate food products.

 Delivery Drivers are responsible for all paperwork used to fulfill their assignments. Drivers will ensure that the paperwork is filled out and filed properly to maintain compliance with grants and contracts.  Drivers will ensure that proper signatures are obtained from agency or donors for both delivery and pickup. Additionally, they are responsible for ensuring that foods are delivered at the appropriate temperatures, as well as having these temperatures documented through delivery slips and other means.

 

Requirements

Route Delivery:
          Deliver prepared food and pick up food in accordance with assigned routes and agreements with clients.
  • Provide appropriate receipts to clients or DC Central Kitchen.
  • Arrive at specified stops in accordance with the time and date specifications provided on route sheets and/or action memos.
  • Complete any extra pickups and deliveries as assigned by the Fleet Supervisor, Transportation Manager.

 

Pickups:

Pick up food products and other donations( non-food items) in accordance with assigned routes and agreements with clients.

Complete any extra deliveries as assigned by Fleet Supervisor or Transportation Manager.

 

Paperwork:
 
  • Complete, as needed donor receipts (for food and non-food) at every donation location.
  • Complete route sheets with times, mileage, and driver identification information.
  • Complete a  daily vehicle maintenance report.
  • Maintain temperature log of both food received and delivered.
 
Loading/Unloading Vehicles:
 
  • Obtain the food for assigned deliveries from the designated DCCK Location.
  • Ensure that deliveries or pickups are complete by checking appropriate action memos or delivery slips.
  • Load food for deliveries into assigned vehicle.
  • Unload food at the designated agency location.
  • Unload food or other item to the DCCK Kitchen Facility (s).
 
Other Duties:
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Fleet Supervisor or Transportation Manager.
 
 
Knowledge and Skills:
  • The individual must be able to lift 50 pounds or more.
  • Positive attitude in a fast-paced, ever changing work environment.
  • Willingness to learn and ability to be flexible.
  • Ability to handle stress and perform duties efficiently and in a courteous, tactful, responsible, and timely manner.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Must have strong customer service skills when dealing with staff, and customer/vendors.
 
Qualifications/Education Requirements:
  • 1 year of delivery driving experience. Driving trucks 22 feet and under (non-CDL).
  • Ability to pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen.
  • Ability to lift (50)lbs., walking, standing, bending for long periods. Moderate physical activity required.
  • Desire to be part of a large nonprofit whose mission is to "Combat hunger and create opportunity".
  • High School Diploma, GED and (4-6) years of combined education/work experience.
  • 1 year of delivery driving experience. Driving trucks 22 feet and under (non-CDL).
  • Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
  • Must be comfortable in driving trucks (Non-CDL) up to 22 feet in length.
  • Have a good sense of direction and understanding of roadways in the greater DC Metro Area,
  • Have or be able to obtain ServeSafe certification.
  • Maintain commitment to an alcohol and drug free workplace. This position is a "Safety Sensitive" position. Safety Sensitive employees will also be subject ti random drug.alcohol testing.

 

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