Kitchen Helper/Transport Driver

Lunchtime Solutions; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Free meals

Limited medical benefits (5+ hrs/day)

Job summary

Lunchtime Solutions is hiring a part-time Kitchen Helper/Transport Driver for on-site work at Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools in Sioux City, IA. The role combines kitchen support with meal delivery, involving food prep, serving, and transporting supplies between school locations.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 10:30am–12:30pm, with a focus on safety and efficiency. You will work in a hands-on environment, ensuring meals meet portion and dietary guidelines, maintain clean workspaces, and support

Qualifications

• Valid driver''s license required.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow recipes and portion sizes.
• Reliable with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and maneuver boxes.
• Flexible to work a school-year schedule.

Responsibilities

• Help prep and serve menu items and keep stations stocked.
• Deliver meals and supplies to school locations on established routes.
• Safely load/unload and transport items between sites.
• Follow recipes and keep kitchen and storage clean, using FIFO.
• Maintain food safety standards and complete basic logs.
• Keep delivery vehicles clean and in good condition.
• Communicate supply needs and delivery updates to the team.
• Assist with prep lists and freezer pulls.
• Adapt to changing priorities to support the team.

Skills

Delivery & driving

Teamwork

Food handling

Communication

Meal prep

Job description

Location: Sioux City, IA

Job Id:4009

# of Openings:1

Kitchen Helper/Transport Driver – Lunchtime Solutions
Location: On-site at Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools This position will be based at the High School.
Schedule: Monday–Friday 10:30am-12:30pm

Lunchtime Solutions is seeking a dependable, team-focused Kitchen Helper / Transport Driver to join our school food service program. In this dual-role position, you'll help keep meal service running smoothly by preparing and serving food, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, and safely delivering meals and supplies between school locations. It's an active, hands-on role that combines teamwork, customer service, and independent responsibility while making a real impact on students' day.

What You'll Do

• Help prep and serve menu items, keep your station stocked, and follow serving-size and special-diet guidelines.
• Deliver meals, food, and supplies to assigned school locations following established routes and schedules.
• Safely load, unload, and transport food, supplies, and equipment between sites.
• Follow simple recipes like fruit and veggie bars or baked goods while keeping kitchen, storage areas, and equipment clean and organized using FIFO.
• Maintain food safety and compliance by following food-safety procedures, completing basic logs, and helping maintain a safe workspace.
• Keep delivery vehicles clean, organized, and ready for daily use.
• Communicate supply needs, delivery updates, vehicle concerns, and operational feedback to your team and supervisors.
• Stock and serve menu items during meal service and help with prep lists and freezer pulls.
• Adapt to changing priorities and jump in wherever needed to support teammates and ensure successful meal service.

What You Bring

• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to follow recipes, measure ingredients, and convert quantities for large batches.
• Dependability, integrity, and a commitment to excellent customer service.
• Ability to safely drive, park, and maneuver delivery vehicles, including vans or box trucks.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and move heavier items using carts and transport equipment.
• Ability to perform frequent standing, walking, bending, twisting, and other physical tasks throughout the day.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Enjoy your evenings and weekends—our Monday–Friday daytime schedule means no late nights, no weekends, and no holidays spent in a kitchen.
• Follow the school-year rhythm—work when school is in session and enjoy built-in breaks when students are out.
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) retirement plan.
• Enjoy work-life balance with paid time off and paid holidays.
• Eat well—enjoy a free, delicious meal every shift.
• Stay supported with a limited medical benefit plan available for those scheduled 5 hours or more each day.

Our Values

At Lunchtime Solutions, our success comes from team members who:

• Take pride in what you do
• Focus on customer success
• Be a person of integrity
• Drive to improve
• Do it with passion
• Express gratitude
• Work as a team
• Embrace a healthy work-life balance

If these values resonate with you, we'd love to meet you!

Lunchtime Solutions performs post-offer background investigations prior to starting employment with our company. This background investigation may involve verifying or reviewing any relevant information, including criminal convictions and DMV records if appropriate for the position.

Lunchtime Solutions Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. EOE-M/F/Disabled/Vet. View Policy