Driver - Matteson Culinary Center School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group; Matteson (IL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly schedule

Paid time off

Competitive pay

Job summary

Whitsons Culinary Group is seeking a dependable Delivery Driver in Matteson, IL, to transport meals and supplies between district schools. The role runs Monday–Friday with no nights or weekends, offering a family-friendly schedule and opportunities to contribute to student nutrition.

You will load, unload, and inspect vehicles, maintain logs, and ensure compliance with safety and district policies while representing the company professionally at school sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Whitsons and government-mandated training as required.
• Minimum 1 year of professional driving experience; food service or delivery driving preferred.
• Clean, valid driver’s license; ServSafe certification preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English to complete logs and route instructions.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive a company vehicle to deliver food and supplies between schools in the district.
• Load and unload products with care, ensuring proper storage and delivery.
• Perform daily vehicle inspections and keep accurate logs and reports.
• Keep the delivery vehicle clean and in excellent working condition.
• Communicate with the central office as needed to ensure timely, accurate deliveries.
• Follow all local driving laws and school district policies.

Skills

Driving

Delivery logistics

Safety awareness

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Driver - Matteson Culinary Center School Nutrition

#17510

Requisition Number

17510

Location

Job Description

School Food Delivery Driver – Help Fuel Young Minds!
Monday–Friday (No Nights or Weekends!)

Do you enjoy being on the move and want a job that fits your schedule? Join our school nutrition team as a Delivery Driver and play a vital role in ensuring students receive the meals they need to learn and thrive!

What You’ll Do:

• Safely drive a company vehicle to deliver food and supplies between schools in the district
• Load and unload products with care, ensuring proper storage and delivery
• Perform daily vehicle inspections and keep accurate logs and reports
• Keep the delivery vehicle clean and in excellent working condition
• Communicate with the central office as needed to ensure timely, accurate deliveries
• Follow all local driving laws and school district policies

Why This Job Rocks:

• Family-friendly schedule – done by mid-afternoon!
• Be a valued member of a mission-driven team
• Help support school meals that power learning every day
• Independent work with supportive team connections
• A clean, valid driver’s license and a safe driving record
• Dependability and strong attention to detail
• Comfort with lifting and moving supplies
• A proactive attitude and willingness to follow safety guidelines
• Professionalism when interacting at school sites

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay + opportunities for growth
• Paid time off

About Us:

At Whitsons, we believe every meal matters—and so does every delivery. As part of our school nutrition team, you’ll be helping ensure that students across the district get the meals they need, right on time. If you're dependable, safety-conscious, and ready to make a difference behind the wheel, we want you on our team!

Apply today and help us keep meals moving—one delivery at a time!

Pay Rate: $20/hour

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required; must complete all Whitsons and government-mandated training as required .

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of professional driving experience required; food service or delivery driving experience preferred.

Certifications

• Clean, valid, and unblemished driver’s license required at all times;
• ServSafe certification preferred .

Other Qualifications

• Ability to speak, read, and write in English sufficient to understand route instructions, complete required logs and reports, and communicate with school and office staff.
• Must adhere to all motor vehicle laws and regulations at all times ; always presents a professional image and follows all Whitsons policies and procedures.

Core Competencies

• Safety & Compliance: Operates the company vehicle safely and in full compliance with all motor vehicle laws, school district delivery policies, and Whitsons fleet protocols at all times .
• Reliability & Punctuality: Completes all assigned deliveries accurately and on schedule; maintains consistent attendance, follows assigned routes, and meets all reporting and documentation requirements every shift.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures product is correctly loaded, transported, and delivered; completes vehicle logs, odometer records, and delivery receipts with accuracy.
• Professionalism: Represents Whitsons positively at all school locations; follows all district-specific delivery protocols and maintains a clean, well-kept vehicle and professional appearance at all times.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND OTHER DETAILS

Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time non-exempt position. Hours are aligned with the school district’s food service delivery schedule. Occasional extended hours or weekend work may be required .

Physical Demands of the Job

The Team Member is required to sit while driving and stand and walk when loading, unloading, and at delivery sites. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently , including while turning side to side. Exposure to extreme temperatures when accessing storerooms and freezers. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position operates primarily in and around a company vehicle, with regular presence at school loading docks, storerooms, and freezer areas. Environmental conditions include varying temperatures and moderate to loud noise levels.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work and duties that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position , and the Company reserves the right to add additional duties or modify existing duties .

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 5:00am-12:30pm

Stuart J Saucier

Salary Target

$20/hour

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