Job PurposeAt Taqueria 2 Potrillos, a fast-paced, cafeteria-style authentic food restaurant, our mission is to provide an exceptional experience for every customer by delivering high-quality food, outstanding customer service, and maintaining impeccable cleanliness.The Delivery Driver plays an important role in supporting restaurant operations by transporting and delivering food, supplies, and other authorized products safely, accurately, and on time. This position is responsible for maintaining food quality during transportation, providing professional customer service, following delivery procedures, and ensuring the proper use, care, and security of company-owned vehicles.Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Delivery: Transport and deliver food, supplies, and other authorized items to designated locations accurately and within established timeframes.Safe Driving: Operate company-owned vehicles safely and responsibly while following traffic laws, company driving policies, and applicable regulations.Order Accuracy: Verify delivery orders, quantities, and items before departure to ensure deliveries are complete and accurate.Food Safety: Maintain appropriate food temperatures and follow food safety procedures during transportation to preserve product quality and prevent contamination.Product Handling: Handle food, supplies, and merchandise carefully during loading, transportation, unloading, and delivery to prevent damage, spills, and contamination.Customer Service: Interact with customers and delivery recipients in a professional, courteous, and respectful manner.Delivery Documentation: Complete required delivery records, receipts, logs, mileage records, and other documentation accurately and submit them according to company procedures.Vehicle Inspections: Inspect the assigned company vehicle before and after use, as required, and report damage, mechanical problems, warning lights, or safety concerns promptly.Vehicle Maintenance: Keep the company vehicle clean and in good condition. Report maintenance needs and ensure the vehicle receives required service according to company procedures.Vehicle Security: Secure the vehicle when unattended, properly handle company keys, and follow procedures for parking, locking, and returning the vehicle.Authorized Vehicle Use: Use company-owned vehicles only for authorized business purposes. Personal use, unauthorized passengers, and unauthorized drivers are prohibited unless expressly permitted by company policy.Driving Compliance: Maintain a valid driver's license appropriate for the vehicle being operated and meet company requirements for authorization to drive.Safe Driving Practices: Follow applicable traffic laws, use seat belts, avoid distracted driving, and operate the vehicle responsibly at all times.Route Coordination: Follow assigned delivery routes and communicate delays, traffic concerns, delivery problems, or changes in delivery status to management.Time Management: Complete assigned deliveries efficiently while prioritizing safety and following established schedules.Loading and Unloading: Safely load, unload, carry, push, and pull products using proper handling techniques to minimize the risk of injury or damage.Inventory and Supplies: Verify items being transported and communicate missing, damaged, or incorrect products to management.Accident and Incident Reporting: Immediately report vehicle accidents, damage, theft, traffic incidents involving company operations, damaged products, and other relevant concerns to management. Follow company procedures for documenting and reporting incidents.Vehicle Records: Maintain accurate mileage logs, inspection forms, maintenance records, and other required vehicle-use documentation.Vehicle Return: Return the company vehicle to the designated location after completing assigned duties, unless otherwise authorized by management. Ensure the vehicle is secured and keys are returned according to company procedures.Cleanliness and Organization: Maintain a clean and organized delivery vehicle and ensure delivery equipment is stored appropriately.Teamwork: Communicate effectively with kitchen staff, managers, and other employees to coordinate deliveries and support restaurant operations.Workplace Safety: Follow company safety procedures when lifting, carrying, loading, unloading, and handling products. Report hazards and unsafe conditions promptly.Policy Compliance: Follow company policies, attendance requirements, dress code, delivery procedures, vehicle-use policies, and applicable safety regulations.Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned by management to support restaurant operations.Scheduling Availability: Maintain availability for flexible scheduling, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays, according to business needs.QualificationsRequired Education:None.Preferred Education:High school diploma or equivalent.Required Experience:None, provided the applicant meets all applicable driving and company requirements.Preferred Experience:Previous experience in delivery, transportation, customer service, or a similar position.Previous experience operating a company-owned vehicle for business purposes.Required Skills and Abilities:Valid driver's license appropriate for the company vehicle being operated.Ability to meet company requirements for authorization to operate a company-owned vehicle.Ability to follow traffic laws, driving safety procedures, and assigned delivery instructions.Ability to read delivery instructions, verify orders, and complete required documentation.Ability to communicate professionally with customers, employees, and management.Ability to manage time and complete deliveries safely and efficiently.Ability to follow food safety and proper food handling procedures.Ability to inspect the vehicle and identify potential safety concerns, damage, or maintenance needs.Ability to follow company vehicle-use, inspection, security, and maintenance procedures.Ability to report accidents, vehicle damage, delivery discrepancies, and safety concerns promptly.Ability to maintain accurate delivery records, mileage logs, and vehicle documentation.Ability to work independently and collaborate with restaurant employees.Ability to maintain a clean and organized delivery vehicle.Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach as required by job duties.Ability to load, unload, carry, push, pull, and lift items as required by actual job duties, with reasonable accommodation as required by law.Ability to work in varying weather conditions and indoor or outdoor environments as required by delivery assignments.Ability to work a flexible schedule according to business needs.Preferred Skills and Abilities:Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in English and Spanish.Familiarity with local roads, delivery routes, and navigation applications.Experience handling food deliveries or restaurant supplies.Ability to use mobile devices or delivery systems to communicate delivery status and complete records.Knowledge of basic vehicle care and inspection procedures.Strong organizational skills, reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail.The Delivery Driver is expected to demonstrate professionalism, dependability, safe driving practices, and accountability while representing Taqueria 2 Potrillos. The employee is responsible for protecting company property, maintaining food quality during transportation, following established delivery procedures, and communicating promptly with management regarding any concerns.