Route Relief Driver

Cozzini Bros, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Cozzini Bros. is seeking a relief route driver to support regular Route Drivers, loading and organizing deliveries, and ensuring accurate route execution.

You will deliver and exchange cutlery to national and local restaurants, manage payments on invoices, and maintain inventory with a focus on service excellence. Join a team committed to safety, integrity, and growth opportunities within a leading knife rental and sharpening service serving kitchens nationwide.

Qualifications

• Lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Ability to reach, twist, bend, and pull as part of daily tasks.
• Capable of sitting/standing for a 10-hour shift.
• Safe driving techniques for company vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Serve as relief driver for regular Route Drivers and learn routes.
• Load and organize the truck by invoice for route accuracy.
• Deliver and exchange cutlery to restaurants, food service, and grocery customers.
• Handle program delivery and product sales, including can openers.
• Collect payments on invoices and perform daily cash reconciliation.
• Maintain inventory for accounts and replace worn knives and delivery boxes.
• Build and maintain customer relationships and address service issues promptly.
• Coordinate shipments to/from the sharpening center as needed.
• Pursue new business opportunities through cold calls and follow-ups.

Job description

Cozzini Bros. is America’s leading knife rental and sharpening service, trusted by over 100,000 restaurants and commercial kitchens nationwide. We provide Cozzini-engineered knives and blades, exchanged every two weeks to keep kitchens sharp and efficient.

Founded in 1905 as a family business in Chicago, Cozzini has evolved into the premier solution for enhancing commercial kitchens' quality, consistency, and safety everywhere! We are driven by six core values: Safety, Service, Trust, Team, Continuous Improvement, and Integrity. These values give us the cutting edge in knife exchange.

Why This Job?

• Diverse Responsibilities: Cover for regular Route Drivers, ensuring smooth operations and customer satisfaction.
• Stable, Reliable Work: A recurring service vendor in kitchens, not a one-time delivery of goods.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, 401k with company match, seven paid holidays, and paid vacation.
• Growth Opportunities: Be part of a growing company with opportunities to advance.
• Team Spirit: Join a supportive team environment where your contribution matters.

What You’ll Do:

• Serve as a relief driver for regular Route Drivers, learning the specifics of various routes.
• Load and organize the truck by invoice to ensure route accuracy.
• Deliver and exchange cutlery to national and local restaurants, food service, and grocery customers.
• Handle program delivery and product sales, including can openers.
• Collect payments on invoices and ensure accurate daily cash reconciliation.
• Maintain correct inventory for all accounts, replacing worn knives and delivery boxes.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, addressing any service issues promptly.
• Operate company vehicles safely and in compliance with all regulations.
• Report any customer requests to cancel service due to pricing/competition to your supervisor immediately.
• Coordinate shipments to and from the sharpening center as needed.
• Pursue new business opportunities through cold calls and follow-ups, showcasing Cozzini Bros. services and products.

Requirements

Ready to Join Us?

Physical Requirements and Responsibilities:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs repeatedly
• Capability to reach, twist, turn, bend, and pull
• Proficiency in climbing and navigating various terrains
• The capacity to sit and stand for extended periods
• Dexterity to load and unload delivery items safely
• Endurance for physical tasks throughout a 10-hour shift
• Compliance with safe driving techniques for company vehicles
• Maintain physical stamina to manage light-duty deliveries consistently
• Adherence to safety protocols while executing physically demanding tasks
• Ability to handle and operate handheld devices for delivery tracking and inventory management

Note: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of employees within this classification. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all requirements for this role. Anyone who feels they would be a strong candidate is encouraged to apply.