Catering Driver

Siegel Group Nevada; Walnut (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Siegel Group Nevada is seeking a part-time delivery driver in Walnut, CA to transport and deliver catering items for events. You will follow routes, maintain safety standards, and ensure on-time service.

This role requires at least 18 years old, a valid driver's license, and the ability to pass DMV/background checks. A Food Handler Certificate is preferred or obtainable within the required timeframe. Local travel may be required; organization and customer-focused approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver's license required; DMV background check needed.
• Experience in customer service, delivery, restaurant, or catering preferred.
• Food Handler Certificate required or able to obtain within timeframe.
• Knowledge of safe driving, loading, and basic food-safety practices.
• Strong communication, time-management, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate company vehicles and follow traffic laws.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections; report issues promptly.
• Load and secure food, beverages, and equipment to prevent damage.
• Deliver on time and communicate delays to the Catering Manager.
• Maintain required food temperatures and sanitation during transport.
• Assist with event setup, service stations, and breakdown.
• Provide professional customer service and handle documentation.
• Keep vehicle clean and refuel as directed and return receipts.

Skills

Strong communication

Time-management

Organizational skills

Dependable

Punctual

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Walnut, CA 91789, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: None, Salary Range: $21.00 - $21.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Transportation, Summary

Job Responsibilities & Overview

• Safe Driving: Safely operate company vehicles and follow all federal, state, and local traffic laws, parking rules, and company driving policies.
• Vehicle Inspection: Complete required pre-trip and post-trip inspections; promptly report damage, maintenance concerns, accidents, citations, or unsafe conditions.
• Loading & Securing: Load, organize, and secure food, beverages, smallwares, equipment, and event supplies to prevent shifting, damage, contamination, or temperature loss during transport.
• Timely Delivery: Follow assigned routes and schedules to ensure on-time arrival, service, and return. Communicate delays or delivery concerns immediately to the Catering Manager.
• Food Safety: Maintain required hot and cold holding temperatures and follow all food-handling, sanitation, and cross-contamination procedures during loading, transport, service, and unloading.
• Event Setup & Breakdown: Assist with unloading, event setup, service stations, restocking, breakdown, and returning equipment and unused product to the correct location.
• Customer Service: Communicate professionally with clients, guests, venue contacts, and team members; confirm delivery details and handle items with care.
• Vehicle Care: Keep the vehicle interior, cargo area, and cab clean and orderly; refuel as directed and return keys, receipts, and required documentation after each trip.
• Team Support: Assist with food preparation, cooking, serving, stocking, cleaning, cash handling, and other catering team member duties as assigned.
• Documentation: Accurately complete delivery logs, mileage records, temperature logs, checklists, receipts, and incident reports as required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must successfully complete a DMV motor vehicle record/background check and maintain an acceptable driving record in accordance with company standards.
• Must be eligible to drive a company vehicle under the company's automobile insurance requirements.
• One year of customer service, delivery, restaurant, or catering experience preferred.
• Current Food Handler Certificate, or ability to obtain one within the required timeframe.
• Knowledge of safe driving, vehicle loading, and basic food-safety practices.
• Strong communication, time-management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow written directions, maps, delivery instructions, and assigned schedules.
• Dependable, punctual, self-motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Positive, service-oriented attitude and willingness to assist wherever needed.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and work in and around a commercial kitchen, catering vehicle, and event environment for extended periods.
• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds, with assistance when appropriate, and load or unload catering supplies and equipment.
• Ability to enter and exit the vehicle repeatedly and safely operate the assigned vehicle in varying traffic and weather conditions.
• Ability to work around heat, cooking equipment, cleaning products, and outdoor conditions while following required safety procedures.

Schedule & Travel

• Must be available to work a flexible schedule based on catering needs, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Local and regional travel may be required. Shift length and travel time will vary by event location and business needs.