What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Coordinator / Lead Delivery Driver, Food & Nutrition Services position at High Tech High?
Inventory Coordinator / Lead Delivery Driver, Food and Nutrition Services Department
Location: High Tech Mesa Campus
Reports to: Production Manager, Food & Nutrition Services
Supervisor’s Superior: Director, Food & Nutrition Services Positions
Supervised: Delivery Driver, Food & Nutrition Services
Salary: Classified Hourly Position/Hourly pay Step 2 $24.45 - $ 26.15
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Production Manager, the Inventory Coordinator / Lead Delivery Driver is responsible for ensuring the efficient management of inventory, and timely delivery of food, equipment, materials, and supplies between High Tech High’s campuses.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work 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 this class.
1. Coordinate the inventory management system for the central kitchen and HTH campuses, including receiving, organizing, and tracking supplies.
2. Monitor inventory levels and work with the Production Manager and FNS Director to reorder supplies as needed to maintain adequate stock levels at all campuses.
3. Develop and implement inventory control procedures to minimize waste, loss, and theft.
4. Lead a team of delivery drivers, assigning routes, and ensuring timely and accurate deliveries to HTH campuses.
5. Train and supervise delivery drivers on safe driving practices, customer service standards, and proper handling of inventory.
6. Transport food and supplies amongst all High Tech High campuses in a district vehicle.
7. Ensure that all food deliveries are completed on time to meet schedule demands.
8. Maintain delivery vehicles in a safe and operational condition, scheduling regular maintenance and repairs as needed.
9. Maintain assigned vehicle (e.g. fluid levels, fueling, cleaning, tire pressure, etc.) to ensure safe operation of vehicle and sanitation of transported food items.
10. Ensure compliance with all transportation regulations and safety standards.
11. Collaborate with campus staff to coordinate delivery schedules and address any issues or concerns.
12. Resolve inventory discrepancies and communicate directly with the Production Manager and HTH Nutrition Services Leadership regarding damaged or incorrect shipments.
13. Utilize inventory management software to track inventory levels, shipments, and deliveries accurately.
14. Prepare and maintain records, reports, and documentation related to inventory and delivery operations.
15. Assist with loading and unloading deliveries as needed.
16. Follow traffic laws and drive safely to ensure the safety of the driver, others on the road, condition of vehicles and food.
17. Responsible for accurate delivery of food and supplies as well as the condition of food and supplies.
18. Responsible for maintaining cleanliness and organization of assigned work areas. 19. Follow assigned cleaning responsibilities.
20. Immediately inform the Production manager and Lunch Supervisor of delay or emergency mechanical failure.
21. Upon return to the kitchen, unload vehicle and place all equipment in appropriate storage areas.
22. Adheres to food and safety handling policies.
23. May interact with customers following organizational customer service standards, Interactions may involve solving food quality issues.
24. Read and respond to all emails in a timely manner.
25. Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Related Work Experience
To qualify for this position, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would ensure being able to meet and fulfill job requirements.
● High school diploma, completion of G.E.D.
● Minimum of 2 years of driving or inventory management experience.
Licenses, Registrations or Certifications
● Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid California Food Handlers Permit.
● Valid California non-commercial class driver's license
Technical Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
● Must have the ability to understand and communicate in English with adequate proficiency to follow directions from supervisor, read and understand safety guidelines and directions to prevent accidents or injuries from occurring, and communicate effectively with customers.
● Ability to drive and operate a light and/or medium delivery truck safely and in conformance with state laws.
● Ability to learn school locations and geography of the schools and adjust schedule accordingly.
● Basic oral and written communication skills.
● Intermediate English language skills.
● Intermediate interpersonal relations skills.
● Basic math and accounting skills.
● Basic computer, keyboarding and word processing skills.
● Basic customer service and public relations skills.
● Intermediate critical thinking and problem solving skills.
● Intermediate organizational skills.
● Ability to manage confidentiality in all aspects of job.
● Ability to manage multiple priorities.
● Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
● Ability to understand and follow all HACCP Standard Operating Procedures.
Physical Demands
● Ability to smell, taste and feel, in order to determine quality of raw and prepared food products.
● Ability to stand, stoop, reach and bend; mobility of arms to reach; dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate large and small objects.
● Ability to read small print.
● Ability to stand for long periods.
● Ability to walk long distances.
● Ability to lift, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
● Ability to work with, and in the proximity of, equipment with moving mechanical parts.
● Ability to work in an indoor and outdoor environment.
● Ability to work around loud noises.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, the incumbent is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math/mathematical reasoning; work with HTH administrators, staff, vendors, parents, and others encountered in the course of work.
Work Environment
● Food service environment
Hazards:
● Heat from ovens.
● Exposure to very hot foods, equipment, and metal objects.
● Working around knives, slicers or other sharp objects.
● Exposure to cleaning chemicals and fumes.
ADA Statement
Each individual possesses different abilities to accomplish the same result. The ADA bars employers from discriminating against a disabled employee by requiring a specific method of achievement, which is different from requiring the employee to achieve the desired end. The employer’s judgment of a function’s importance typically is considered key in determining whether a job function is essential. An employer, therefore, need not sacrifice performance standards to comply with the ADA and similar nondiscrimination requirements.
\nSalary : $24 - $26
