Temporary Transporter Food Services

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ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Before you begin, please read the job posting below carefully including the Application Requirements specific to this position. Be sure your application reflects experience and education required to meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications listed. Our application guide includes detailed instructions to assist you. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes.

Please note that application submission will be available only through 11:59 PM on the date prior to the indicated end date. If no end date is indicated, the posting will remain open indefinitely.

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Temporary Food Service Transporter (Temporary)

Classification Title: Temporary Position

DESCRIPTION

The Temporary Food Service Transporter is employed through the Howard County Public School System. Under the guidance and leadership of the Food and Nutrition Service Supervisor and Area Field Representatives, the person in this temporary position collaborates with Central Office and Food and Nutrition Service staff to deliver food items, supplies, and other materials to and from school food service production facilities and school food service satellite schools daily.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all the qualifications below to be considered for the vacancy.

Education: 

The position requires completion of a standard high school diploma or GED

Experience: 

Must have at least three (3) years of driving experience.

Certifications/Licenses:

Possession of an appropriate and valid Maryland Motor Vehicle Operator’s License (non-CDL accepted) with an acceptable driving record generally consisting of no more than 1–3 minor moving violations or at-fault accidents within the past 3 to 5 years, with no major infractions like DUIs, reckless driving, or license suspensions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Good knowledge of local streets and road systems. 

• Knowledge and understanding of the relationship between sanitary food handling techniques and their potential impact on food product safety.

• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. 

• Ability to communicate effectively with Food and Nutrition Service staff, school administrators, and school staff. 

• Ability to comply with all regulations for the handling of food items.

• Ability to perform manual labor, including lifting, carrying, and moving equipment and supplies. · Excellent oral and written communication skills. 

• Ability to properly maintain confidential information.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The list below is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

• Operates a box truck or approved vehicle to transport food products and supplies. Maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle. Keeps an up-to-date route sheet in the vehicle at all times.

• Transports food from designated schools to other schools or distribution points according to pre-approved routes, delivery times, and schedules, and transporter clusters as determined by Food and Nutrition Service.

• Complies with proper food handling techniques while maintaining the highest standard of quality and food safety practices for students and staff.

• Inspects food and food related supplies for conformity to orders and reports shortages, damages or spoilage, and other discrepancies. Arranges and moves food items to and from inventory and cold storage areas to other food sites as needed.

• Attends food and nutrition training and other meetings, as necessary to meet the annual continuing education/training requirements for USDA professional standards for school nutrition employees.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

This job involves loading, lifting, and carrying food and food products from kitchens to vehicles and from vehicles to kitchens in receiving schools. May occasionally involve lifting 50 pounds or more from time to time.

Working Hours 

Work hours may vary. 

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Complete applications must be submitted, and once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Proof of education and other required documents listed above must be uploaded at the time of application.

The applicant must be eligible to work in the United States. Employment applications are accepted online only. A completed application may require you to include the following

• An official proof of education (A copy of official HS Transcript/HS Diploma/ a copy of official college Transcript)

• Foreign Education: An education evaluation by one of the agencies approved by Maryland State Dept. of Education (MSDE).

• All employment and volunteer history from the past 10 years with no gaps including employment dates, position held, and name of the supervisor. 

Interviews will be limited to those applicants who, in addition to meeting the basic requirements, have experience and education which most closely match the position qualifications and the needs of the school system.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Location: 

In-person (various locations)

Compensation

$26/ hour

Pre-Employment Requirements

Professional references may be contacted prior to any offer of employment. Recommended candidates will be required to provide references from current and recent supervisors.

All employees, regular and temporary, must be fingerprinted, have a criminal background investigation completed, and successfully complete the Maryland Employment History Review, pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland. In addition, some positions will require completion of a physical examination and/or drug testing.

Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the United States. HCPSS participates in E-Verify and does not offer employee sponsorship.

For questions regarding this job, please contact Brian Ralph
at [email protected]

For questions regarding the hiring process, please contact [email protected]

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

To request an accommodation during the application or interview process due to a documented disability, please email [email protected].

HCPSS celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any kind. HCPSS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees in providing them with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at HCPSS are based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability,  sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, veteran status or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.