Bakery Delivery Driver

Driver Job Description:

Henri’s Bakery and Deli is looking for a qualified driver to transport and deliver our freshly baked goods and deli selections to our storefronts.

An excellent job candidate must be an experienced driver, with small box trucks with a lift gate; hold a valid driver's license and a clean driving record with minimal to zero driving infractions. It is also highly important that this candidate follow and obey all traffic laws, rules and regulations.

This shift is from around 4:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Can vary based on business needs)

5 or 6 days a week (as scheduled)

Henri’s Bakery and Deli is closed on Sundays

Main Responsibilities of a Driver:

• Assisting in organizing and loading the trucks with our products for each location.
• Delivering our products to each location in a safe and timely manner.
• Keeping the vehicle clean and safe, helping coordinate and execute preventative maintenance.
• Planning routes based on road and traffic conditions
• Helping with bakery prep once routes are completed (for full-time hours if desired)

Responsibilities of a Driver:

• Following and obeying all traffic laws, rules and regulations to ensure the safety of you and our delivery trucks as well as other drivers.
• Successfully passing and maintaining regular MVR checks
• Assist in organizing products so they are ready to be loaded on to the trucks.
• When needed, traveling to stores to pick up items to bring back to the commissary.
• Loading our trucks with bakery items to prepare for delivery
• Complete daily loading process procedures and checklist each morning to ensure accuracy
• Unloading the truck and its contents at each of our storefronts in the proper staging areas
• Using a navigation app to plan the best routes
• Staying up-to-date with weather and road conditions
• Conducting daily vehicle maintenance checks
• Immediately reporting any potential vehicle issues
• Helping in the bakery prepping & cleaning responsibilities after all deliveries and driving responsibilities are completed
• Helping in the bakery with organizing areas and other special projects as assigned
• Cleaning the vehicle daily to ensure a clean delivery for the following day

Driver Job Requirements:

• A valid driver's license
• A clean driving record (with minimal to zero driving infractions)
• Must successfully pass regular MVR (Motor Vehicle Report) checks and maintain a clean driving record
• Driving experience with small box trucks and lift gate preferred
• Must agree to follow all vehicle and traffic safety procedures and laws
• Attention to detail, ensuring all product is loaded and arrives to the storefronts undamaged
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. independently
• Team player, looking to help in other areas of the business when primary duties are completed
• Sense of urgency to complete jobs and tasks with a high level of quality
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently

Work schedule

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay

• Tips

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Referral program
• Employee discount
• Paid training