Delivery Driver/Porter (Part-Time) In-School Meals, Early Hours, Newark, NJ

What Do We Do

Red Rabbit is a Black-owned School Food Management Company that partners with hundreds of schools, districts, and food banks to uplift communities of color throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.

Our professionally trained chefs create menus, source farm-fresh ingredients, and cook delicious, thoughtful, and familiar food. School food matters not only because it's integral to good health, but because what children eat is an essential part of their cultural identity and sense of self.

About the Role

The Driver plays a critical role in Red Rabbit's success by providing support to the Regional Director and Head Chefs in delivering meals to school programs in the NJ area. This role involves serving as a key point of contact with school partners, ensuring efficient and timely deliveries, and providing exceptional customer service.

The ideal candidate is punctual, detail-oriented, has excellent customer service skills, and shares our passion for creating equity within urban schools. They must be able to reliably commute to Newark, NJ by 10:00 am Monday through Friday.

Essential Functions

• Ensure accurate and on-time delivery of meals, keys, milk, supplies, bins, and bags to all schools on the designated route.
• Communicate any obstacles or problems immediately to team leads.
• Follow daily reports and route sheets to ensure consistency.
• Relay any school feedback to the kitchen leader in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with school partners to build strong working relationships and provide information and assistance as needed.
• Navigate the New Jersey area without reliance on GPS and find alternate routes when necessary.
• Practice food safety habits throughout the delivery process.
• Assist with daily operational tasks as needed.

Skills Needed

• 5+ years of driving experience in NJ.
• 2+ years of customer service or retail experience, utilizing strong interpersonal skills to establish relationships with school partners.
• Valid NJ driver's license for 5+ years, with less than 3 points on the license.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safe driving practices.
• Familiarity with NJ streets and driving routes.
• Ability to drive multiple vehicle sizes.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs on a regular basis.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and remain detail-oriented.
• Must be reliable, function well within a team, and work calmly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Must share our passion for improving nutrition and health in schools.

Job Details

• Department: Operations
• Hours: 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM (may vary by route; early morning flexibility is a plus)
• Days: Monday - Friday
• Location: Newark, NJ
• Compensation: $18 - $21hr

Other Requirements

• Must have access to and use a reliable personal vehicle for daily delivery routes.
• Vehicle must be properly registered, insured, and maintained in safe working condition.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Proof of insurance and vehicle documentation may be required prior to start date and periodically thereafter.

Benefits

• Generous PTO
• 401k Option
• Professional Development
• Education Reimbursement Opportunities
• Free meals

About Red Rabbit

Founded in 2005, Red Rabbit is an MWBE-certified K–12 school food management company on a mission to transform school dining. We believe that serving diverse, high-quality meals to children in urban communities is about more than food,  it's about dignity, representation, and opportunity.

Our professionally trained chefs work in commissaries and onsite in school cafeterias, preparing scratch-made, culturally relevant meals that reflect the heritage and lived experiences of the students we serve. We don't just deliver food...we become part of the school community.

Today, Red Rabbit prepares and serves millions of meals each year across the Greater New York region, New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC.

If you're passionate about food, community, and making an impact every day, we'd love to meet you.

Red Rabbit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, or sexual orientation.