Contracted Meals Driver

General Information

Site Location: Inspiration Kitchens
Department: Restaurant Operations
Reports to: Contracted Meals Chef
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Part-Time
Salary: $17.85/Hour

Position Summary

The Contracted Meals Driver is vital to the success of the agency’s catering services to provide high-quality contracted meals. The position reports to the Contracted Meals Chef and supports preparation, production, packaging and delivery of up to 1,500 daily meals to the Shelter Placement and Resource Center (SPARC).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate Inspiration Corporation’s Core Values.
• Uphold Policies and Procedures of Inspiration Corporation and Inspiration Kitchens.
• Exhibit professionalism and high standards in all aspects of performance.
• Maintain a safe environment inside kitchen and throughout facility.
• Be proactive in approach to pest control with guidance from supervisor.
• Follow health, safety, and sanitation guidelines for all products.
• Attend required trainings and department and agency meetings.
• Perform other duties assigned by Contracted Meals Chef or Manager on Duty to support program operations.

Meal Preparation, Delivery & Logistics

• Safely operate company vehicles to transport meals from Inspiration Kitchens to designated delivery sites.
• Ensure meals are handled with care during loading, transit, and unloading to maintain quality and presentation.
• Assemble and package cold sandwiches per instruction.
• Absorb and cook food according to recipes provided.
• Reheat or finish meals as needed using on-site kitchen equipment before delivery.
• Verify accuracy of meal orders with the Manager on Duty prior to delivery and communicate any discrepancies immediately.
• Follow assigned delivery routes efficiently, adapting to changes or urgent requests as needed.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness, conduct routine safety checks, log all trips in the mileage log, and ensure vehicles are refueled when reaching a quarter tank.
• Absorb and unload meal supplies and equipment as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support restaurant operations.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Adhere to all food safety, hygiene, and sanitation protocols during meal handling and transport.
• Maintain proper temperature controls to ensure food safety standards are met.
• Participate in training sessions related to food handling and delivery procedures.

Team Collaboration & Communication

• Cook with kitchen staff and other drivers to ensure smooth delivery of operations.
• Report any vehicle issues, delays, or incidents to the Contracted Meals Manager promptly.
• Provide excellent customer service and represent Inspiration Corporation professionally during deliveries.
• Attend required trainings and staff meetings.

Food Recovery & Sustainability (Supportive Role)

• Assist with coordinating and organizing recovered food from partners, including Green City Market.
• Help record weights and types of donated goods to maintain accurate donation data.
• Support proper storage, rotation, and organization of recovered items to ensure freshness and food safety.