Driver- Food and Nutrition Services (4.5 hours per day)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description.

GRPS MISSION: Our mission is to ensure that all students are educated, self-directed and productive members of society.

                                                          Driver – Food and Nutrition Services

Department:                  Nutrition Services            

Bargaining Unit:           Grand Rapids Educational Support

                                      Professionals Association (GRESPA)

Salary:                          Determined by the collective bargaining

agreement

JOB SUMMARY

The food and nutrition driver is responsible for the efficient and proper operation of the Food & Nutrition Services storage area and the district food delivery system.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assure all food and supplies are delivered daily to the appropriate schools in a timely manner.
• Coordinate driver absences with available subs.
• Maintain all records required by the Food & Nutrition Services Office.
• Schedule routine maintenance of delivery vehicles and related equipment.
• Perform ordering duties for the satellite and the secondary programs utilizing on-line computer ordering systems.
• Inspect and check-in all incoming stock following HACCP standards established by the department.
• Maintain high standards of sanitation, food safety and personal work safety in the storage area.
• Coordinate shipping, receiving and production with the Nutrition Center Manager.
• Provide production supplies from the storage area to the kitchen as needed.
• Assist with summer meal program as directed by coordinator.
• Attend meetings as directed.
• Interact with co-workers, administration, students, parents, and the community in positive, supportive, and cooperative ways.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license with a good driving record.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience driving large vehicles preferred.
• Proficient experience working with computers in the window-based environment preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work efficiently without direct supervision.
• Demonstrated leadership/training skills.
• Ability to work well with principals, custodians and other Food and Nutrition Service employees.
• Ability to operate workhorse/high-lo and unload skids from tractor trailers.
• Demonstrated good attendance and punctuality.
• Demonstrated ability to participate as a member of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse environment.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, and hear (in a quiet or noisy environment) and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust/focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work is performed indoors.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate.

Non-Discrimination

The Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.

Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations: Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at (616) 819-2022 or humanresources@grps.org.