Food Aide Delivery Driver

C.U.P.E. JOB VACANCY

FOOD AIDE DELIVERY DRIVER - District

12 hrs/Week, School Term

Who We Are

From coastal beaches to mountain forests, North Vancouver School District – “the natural place to learn” – provides world-class instruction and a rich diversity of engaging programs to inspire success for every student. Our 26 elementary and 7 secondary schools, 2650 staff and over 17,000 students offer a safe and nurturing environment based on trust, respect, responsibility, and collaboration. We are looking for enthusiastic and positive individuals to learn, share, and grow with us in “the natural place to work”.

THE ROLE

This is food preparation, distribution and vehicle operation work in support of the School District's food programs. The employee is responsible for preparing and organizing food and supplies for distribution, safely transporting food, materials and related supplies between School District locations, and loading, unloading and distributing deliveries to designated areas. The work involves the safe and efficient operation of a District vehicle, following established food safety and handling procedures, maintaining delivery schedules and ensuring food and supplies are transported and distributed safely and efficiently. Assignments and delivery requirements are received orally and in writing. Work performance is reviewed for adherence to food safety requirements, safe vehicle operation, accuracy and timeliness of deliveries, and the effective provision of food program services.

Required Knowledge, Abilities And Skills

• Working knowledge of basic food preparation, food handling and food distribution practices.
• Working knowledge of food safety, sanitation and safe food transportation requirements.
• Sound knowledge of safe vehicle operation and driving techniques.
• Sound knowledge of local streets, traffic routes and School District locations.
• Ability to safely and efficiently operate a District vehicle.
• Ability to organize and complete multiple deliveries within established schedules.
• Ability to safely load, secure, unload and transport food, supplies and equipment.
• Ability to follow established procedures relating to food preparation, storage, transportation, distribution and sanitation.
• Ability to maintain basic inventory, delivery and program records.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently and organize work effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with School District staff, students and others encountered in the course of the work.
• Sufficient physical strength, stamina and agility to perform food preparation, loading, unloading and delivery duties.
  
  

DESIRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Grade 11 or equivalent. Over three months and up to six months of previous experience in food preparation, food handling or food service, together with experience operating a delivery vehicle or performing delivery work. Experience working in a school, institutional, catering or large-scale food service environment, and educating elementary students about healthy, local, fresh food is desirable or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

This is a unionized position, and the current rate of pay is $27.94 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits.

The North Vancouver School District is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment. We believe in the value of diversity and strive to create a workplace where all employees feel respected and supported. Accommodations are available on request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process. If you require any accommodations, please send a confidential inquiry to ntrecruiting@sd44.ca.

We value the opportunity to learn, share and grow on the traditional territory of the Coast Salish people, specifically the Skwxwú7mesh Nation and Tsleil-Waututh Nation.

Applying To This Posting Is a Two-step Process

• Create your profile on Make A Future
• Apply to this posting
• All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.
• All candidates are required to submit to a BC Ministry Criminal Record Check and a local Police Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment.
  
  

The North Vancouver School District values the time you have taken to submit your application; however, only those applicants selected to move forward will be contacted.