General Description of Duties The Delivery Driver at The French Pantry is responsible for delivering a variety of breads to multiple locations and routes. The Delivery Driver must be able to follow specific routes and time schedules. Additional job duties that are required are; loading, unloading, packing, and overseeing the operation of the delivery vehicle. This position reports to the Bakery Manager Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Deliver a variety of items to different locations and through different routes; communicate any obstacles or variances in planned routes
Learn and follow specific routes and time schedules
Perform an inspection of the delivery vehicle daily and report any safety concerns or issues to direct supervisor
Prepare, Load, and unload the delivery vehicle
Follow The French Pantry’s company policies and specifications with packing and unloading of product
Complete vehicle logs by specific deadlines assigned by the Bakery Manager, submit these documents as assigned
Have an understanding and follow the Department of Transportation regulations and safety standards
Obey traffic laws and regulations in accordance to the Department of Transportation
Communicate with Bakery Manager and/or the General Manager if product was damaged during the transportation of the product(s)
Ability to organize and maintain tight deadlines
May assist Catering Manager with deliveries of other Legacy Restaurants
All other duties as assigned
Competencies
Adaptability – Responsible for maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes with tasks and/or the work environment; adjusting to work within the new work structures, processes, requirements, or culture
Contributing to Team Success – Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.
Safety Awareness – Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards
Education and Qualifications
· High School Diploma or equivalent certification preferred
· Minimum 2 years’ experience in Delivery Experience, preferably within the food industry
· Must have a valid Florida driver’s license with a clean driving record
· Possess suitable communications skills to create a positive interaction experience with our guests.
· Able to understand and speak using the predominant language(s) of guests
· Have use of a maintained, licensed, and street-legal vehicle capable of driving up to two-hundred miles per day
· Maintain minimal or higher insurance coverage as mandated by state law
· Able to read a map and interpret written directions
· Basic math skills and have the ability to handle money and make change
· Able to work in a sitting while driving, standing, and walking position with frequent changes between positions
· Able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds
· Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours)