Lunch Delivery Driver

A STRONG COMMITMENT TO QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Celebrating over 50 years of quality services for children and families!

SIGN ON BONUS = $1,000.00

All positions require experience with and sensitivity to the needs of lower-income, culturally diverse, and at-risk families. Bilingual and/or bicultural candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Deadline for Applications: February 29, 2024, or until the position is filled.

Lunch Delivery Driver

A position with the responsibilities of delivering lunch in a safe and timely manner.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Skills and Experience

• Ability to handle food safely.

• Basic literacy and math skills.

• Strong verbal and written skills.

• Ability to maintain schedules.

• Ability and willingness to work as a team member.

• Ability to maintain and adhere to boundary guidelines.

• Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 119, Section 51A you are a mandated reporter and held to the statutory reporting requirements.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Communicate any questions, problems, and concerns to the supervisor.

• Attend and participate in community events and/or ERSEA activities to assist with educating the community about the Agency, as well as assist with Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance of children.

• Driving: approximately 85% of the time.

  • Provide lunch deliveries for the Holyoke-Chicopee-Springfield Head Start centers.

  • Assure that all lunches are picked up and delivered on schedule.

  • Cooperate with all parties to assure a smooth flow and delivery schedule between the kitchen and centers.

  • Ensure that all lunch boxes are secured for a safe trip.

  • Coordinate any and all paperwork between centers and the kitchen.

• Maintenance: approximately 5% of the time.

  • Work with staff and Transportation Specialist to design efficient bus routes.

  • Perform a complete visual safety check of each bus driven on a daily basis.

• Minor Job Responsibilities: approximately 10% of the time.

  • Keep interior of the bus clean daily and exterior as needed.

  • Report any needed repairs and deliver bus to repair site as needed.

Starting Pay: $17.56 per hour

Full Time: 30 hours per week

Full Year: 52 weeks per year

Full-Time Benefits (30+ hours per week)

Birthday off with pay, Paid sick, personal, vacation & holidays, 403b retirement plan with Agency match, education reimbursement, employee assistance program, health & dental insurance, employer paid life and long-term disability insurance.

EOE/AA

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.