Kitchen Prep & Driver-Server: School Meals TUC

Nutrition-On; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Nutrition One in Tucson, AZ is hiring for a part-time kitchen and delivery role. You will prepare and package meals, then drive to schools to deliver them, while ensuring accuracy and safety throughout the route.

The job starts early around 6:00 AM, with 15–25 hours weekly, Monday through Friday. No two days look the same as you rotate between kitchen prep and driving, helping fight food insecurity in the community.

Qualifications

• 21+ years old with a valid Arizona driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Food Handler’s Card, or able to obtain within 5 days of hire.
• Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ DPS) required for school-site access.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and package hot and cold meals, including allergy-sensitive meals.
• Load routes and deliver meals to assigned schools, verifying quantities.
• Drive safely following company vehicle policies and traffic laws.
• Complete delivery and food temperature/time logs accurately.
• Keep the kitchen, vehicles, and service areas clean and sanitary.
• Communicate professionally with school staff and kitchen leadership.

Skills

Driving

Kitchen/food-service

Customer service

Safety-minded

Job description

Tucson, AZ, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1059

Salary Range: $17.00 To $19.50 Hourly

Job title

Company

Location

Tucson, AZ 85705

Job type

Part-time

Pay

$17.00 – $19.50 per hour

Schedule

Two roles, one mission: get good food to Tucson kids.

If sitting still all day isn’t your thing, this one’s for you. You’ll help make meals in our Tucson kitchen, then hit the road to deliver and serve them at local schools. Every stop is a group of kids who get to eat because you showed up, and no two parts of your day look the same. It’s part-time, daytime, with your nights and weekends free, and a real shot to grow with a team that’s fighting food insecurity one meal at a time. If you like variety and want your work to matter, let’s talk.

Before You Apply: What to Expect

We’re upfront so the right people apply and stick around:

• Part-time hours: 15–25 hours per week, Monday through Friday, typically 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
• This is a dual role: you’ll switch between kitchen prep and driving delivery routes in the same shift.
• You must be 21 or older with a valid Arizona driver’s license and a clean driving record, and you need reliable transportation to get to work on time.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull repeatedly throughout the shift: meal carriers and supplies up to 50 lbs, loaded carts and dollies up to 100 lbs, including overhead loading into the vehicle and maneuvering across parking lots and uneven school surfaces.
• This is a school-year role, so hours can drop or pause during school breaks. Full-time may open up based on company needs and performance.

Is this the right fit? You’ll thrive here if you like variety, can move comfortably between kitchen and driving tasks, are safety-minded, and are reliably on time.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and package hot and cold meals, including allergy-sensitive meals.
• Load routes and deliver meals to assigned schools, verifying quantities.
• Drive safely following company vehicle policies and traffic laws.
• Complete delivery and food temperature/time logs accurately.
• Keep the kitchen, vehicles, and service areas clean and sanitary.
• Communicate professionally with school staff and kitchen leadership.

What We’re Looking For

• 21 or older with a valid Arizona driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Food Handler’s Card, or able to obtain within 5 days of hire.
• Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ DPS), required for school-site access.
• At least 6 months each of kitchen/food-service, customer-service, and professional driving experience.
• Reliable transportation and comfortable with an early start (~6:00 AM).
• Safety-minded, organized, and able to switch between tasks.
• Spanish bilingual is a plus.

Why Join Nutrition One?

• Meaningful work supporting students and communities.
• Cross-training in kitchen, logistics, and service operations.
• Growth opportunities within a mission-driven organization.
• Supportive team environment built on our core values.

Nutrition One is proud to fight food insecurity one meal at a time, and to do it with a team that looks out for each other.

Nutrition One is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.