Driver - $25/Hr (Part-Time)

About Simply Salad:
Simply Salad, started in 2010 by Bruce Teichman and Cameron Lewis, was founded on the idea that everyone should have access to healthy, fresh, flavorful, affordable food in a way that is fast and convenient. If we can send rockets to Mars, we know this is achievable. That’s why we’re so committed to our mission: to make eating well simple for everyone.
With 9 restaurants today in Greater Los Angeles, we are accelerating growth and will soon bring our unique offering to hundreds of additional communities. To do this, we are looking for innovative, hungry (see what we did there?), and passionate people. You’ll be joining a small but growing team working together in a collaborative, dynamic environment to succeed in our important mission. The sky, or maybe Mars, is the limit for us and our expanding team.
Position Overview:
Simply Salad is looking for a rockstar Driver responsible for transporting fresh greens and other prepared products from our commissary facility to our local restaurants.
You will serve as a key member of the supply chain team and provide valuable input as we scale our organization. This position will report to the Commissary Manager and will collaborate closely with restaurant leadership and the commissary team.
This position is commissary-based and candidates must have the ability to flex with business needs, which can include weekends, early mornings, holidays & additional days.

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What You’ll Do:*

• Hours for this position are Friday, Saturday and Sunday 8 pm to 2 am.
• Organize product by restaurant location onto pallets and load into our delivery truck with the help of the Logistics Associate.
• Load product off the truck and into the restaurants. Stock and organize products on shelves and in refrigeration.
• Transport product from the commissary facility in Van Nuys to all five restaurant locations in the Los Angeles area.
• Assist to maintain the warehouse in an organized fashion, including sorting and labeling.
• Ensuring product quality and reporting progress/issues with the Commissary Manager.
• Assist with all areas of the commissary including receiving inventory and preparing products for shipment.
• Monitor inventory levels at the restaurants and inform Commissary and Restaurant Managers when the product is low.
• Communicate with store leaders what goods will be delivered to their restaurants and assist them with any of their product needs.
• Adhere to strict safety and quality standards on and off the road.
• Ensure the truck is fueled and maintained for delivery. Schedule maintenance when needed.
• Acts as a role model & brand ambassador for the company.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Our Rockstar Will Have:*

• Excellent interpersonal & organizational skills with a focus on safety and service.
• Excellent time management skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to accept constructive feedback & to work collaboratively with Commissary Manager to identify & facilitate needed process improvements.
• Familiarity with food handling, safety, and other food commissary guidelines.

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The Basics:*

• High school diploma or equivalent required, including strong verbal, written & math skills
• Previous delivery experience required
• Valid driver license and a clean driving record
• Valid food handler’s certification (can be attained easily).

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The Really Good Stuff:*

• Unlimited growth potential
• Paid vacation and holidays with flexible PTO plan
• $25/hr
• 401k
• Healthcare benefits

- Company-wide events & outings - we know how to throw a party!

• Energetic culture-driven Company with large growth ambitions
• Exposure to and development from leadership

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Physical Requirements:*

• Human being who smiles often
• Ability to traverse all parts of our commissary and restaurants quickly
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds at times
• Mobile access to email and text

Simply Salad is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour