PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The role of the Truck Driver/Storeroom Helper is to load and transport food carts and supplies to and from Central Kitchen and to help receive, inspect, store and distribute all foods and supplies in a School Nutrition Program in accordance with regulatory agencies and administrative guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is desirable. Sufficient education to have basic skills in reading and arithmetic is required.
• Completion of the two-hour food Sanitation Training Course conducted by the County Health Department is required
• Other classes on sanitation and safety are desirable
• Previous experience in light truck driving is desirable
• A valid Texas Driver’s License is required
• This position subject to random drug-testing

Physical Abilities Required:

• Stamina to stand and walk on hard flooring for long periods of time
• Ability to withstand a wide range of temperatures
• Strength to lift and carry food items and objects weighing at least 50 pounds
• Manual dexterity to move and hold objects
• Ability to drive and maneuver truck to loading docks and move levers to operate truck lift
• Ability to operate walkie-stacker

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Loads food carts and supplies on the food truck for delivery to the satellite cafeterias and Central Kitchen and assists in unloading food and supplies at each designated area.
2. Drives food truck around the campus in a safe manner.
3. Maintains the truck in good operating condition by keeping it filled with gas, etc. and notifying the School Nutrition Director of needed mechanical repairs.
4. Maintains cleanliness of truck bed and cab.
5. Assumes responsibility for the safe and sanitary transportation of food and supplies in the food truck.
6. Applies and maintains high standards of safety and sanitation.
7. Helps with the safe and sanitary storage of all foods and supplies in the Central Kitchen.
8. Helps issue and distribute foods and supplies as directed.
9. Helps maintain cleanliness of storerooms, freezers, and refrigerators.
10. Work effectively with other employees and delivery persons.
11. Works within a complex structure of regulations and time schedules.
12. Maintains good working communications with co-workers and other staff members.
13. Maintains good attitude in difficult situations.
14. Helps maintain cohesiveness among employees.
15. Performs duties in a timely and organized manner.
16. Projects a professional image through demeanor and dress.
17. Complies with Food Service Department policies and procedures.
18. Complies with policies and procedures as outlined in employee handbook and addendum.
19. Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
20. Adheres to proper channels when communicating ideas, problems, etc.
21. Performs other duties as assigned.

Professionalism

Adheres to ethical and legal standards:

1. Follows ethical standards of the B.E.C. State of Texas “Code of Ethics” and “Standard Practices for Texas Educators”. (Entire copy in Employee Handbook)

• Complies with standard practices and ethical conduct toward students, colleagues, school officials, parents, and community members.
• Maintains the dignity of the professional; respect and obey the law, demonstrate personal integrity and exemplify honest.
• Exemplifies ethical relations with colleagues; extends just and equitable treatment to all members of the profession.
• Measures success by the progress of each student toward realization of his or her potential as an effective citizen.
• Cooperates with parents and others to improve the public schools of the community.

Calendar Days: 179