Contracted Meals Driver

• Integrity – We cultivate trusting, collaborative relationships rooted in mutual respect and accountability.
• Growth – We encourage personal development, curiosity and being open to new possibilities.
• Equity – We recognize each person’s inherent rights and advocate for inclusive access to resources and opportunities.
• Resilience – We persevere and seek solutions that celebrate our strength in the face of adversity, while practicing and encouraging self-care.
• Hospitality – We create uplifting, accepting, and nourishing connections with everyone who comes through our doors.

• Demonstrate Inspiration Corporation’s Core Values.
• Uphold Policies and Procedures of Inspiration Corporation and Inspiration Kitchens.
• Exhibit professionalism and high standards in all aspects of performance.
• Maintain a safe environment inside kitchen and throughout facility.
• Be proactive in approach to pest control with guidance from supervisor.
• Follow health, safety, and sanitation guidelines for all products.
• Attend required trainings and department and agency meetings.
• Perform other duties assigned by Contracted Meals Chef or Manager on Duty to support program operations.

• Safely operate company vehicles to transport meals from Inspiration Kitchens to designated delivery sites.
• Ensure meals are handled with care during loading, transit, and unloading to maintain quality and presentation.
• Assemble and package cold sandwiches per instruction.
• Assist in preparing food, including cleaning and cutting ingredients, and cooking food according to recipes provided.
• Reheat or finish meals as needed using on-site kitchen equipment before delivery.
• Verify accuracy of meal orders with the Manager on Duty prior to delivery and communicate any discrepancies immediately.
• Follow assigned delivery routes efficiently, adapting to changes or urgent requests as needed
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness, conduct routine safety checks, log all trips in the mileage log, and ensure vehicles are refueled when reaching a quarter tank.
• Assist with loading and unloading meal supplies and equipment as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support restaurant operations.

• Adhere to all food safety, hygiene, and sanitation protocols during meal handling and transport.
• Maintain proper temperature controls to ensure food safety standards are met.
• Participate in training sessions related to food handling and delivery procedures.

• Coordinate with the Contracted Meals Manager, kitchen staff, and other drivers to ensure smooth delivery of operations.
• Report any vehicle issues, delays, or incidents to the Contracted Meals Manager promptly.
• Provide excellent customer service and represent Inspiration Corporation professionally during deliveries.
• Attend required trainings and staff meetings.

• Assist with coordinating and organizing recovered food from partners, including Green City Market.
• Help record weights and types of donated goods to maintain accurate donation data.
• Support proper storage, rotation, and organization of recovered items to ensure freshness and food safety.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• A valid ServSafe Food Handler Certification required and must be obtained within 30 days of position start date. (Inspiration Corporation will cover costs of training and licensing).

• Prior experience in driving delivery preferred.
• Familiarity with local delivery routes in Chicago is a plus.
• Patience with the ability to stay positive, complete work on time while maintaining focus in a fast-paced environment.
• A team player that communicates effectively and demonstrates a positive, solution-oriented attitude with a commitment to quality.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible availability, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends and holidays.
• A Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) demonstrating a clean driving record and a current, valid, state-issued driver’s license is required.

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