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Description

Job Title: Food Truck Operator

Hourly Rate: $17 per hour

Benefits: 401K Plan, Employee Assistance Program, and more

Hours: Up to 25 hours per week; non-exempt

Reports to: Executive Chef

Location: St. Lucie County

1. JOB PURPOSE

Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County takes changing the lives of youth to heart. We go above and beyond to ensure that every youth who walks through our doors has a world-class club experience that provides them with the opportunity for a GREAT FUTURE!

BGCSLC has fostered a Workforce Readiness program that will provide career pathways for our workforce teens, enabling them to take their futures into their own hands by teaching responsibility and accountability. Food Service is a part of our Workforce Readiness program.

The primary function of the Food Truck Operator is to oversee the daily operations of the food truck, including ensuring safe food preparation, providing excellent customer service, and maintaining compliance with all relevant health and safety standards. This role involves driving and operating the food truck, coordinating with kitchen staff, and ensuring smooth and efficient service during events and daily operations.

2. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Safely operate and drive the food truck to designated locations and events.

Set up, open, and close food truck operations in accordance with organizational procedures.

Prepare, cook, and serve menu items to customers in a timely and professional manner.

Provide friendly and efficient customer service, handling transactions as required.

Maintain accurate records of sales, inventory, and supplies.

Monitor food levels and restock supplies as needed.

Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.

Keep the food truck clean, organized, and well-maintained at all times.

Load and unload equipment and supplies for events and service.

Train, guide, and support assistants or volunteers working in the food truck.

Report maintenance or operational issues to the Food Service Manager.

Perform other duties as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Actively participate in mandatory Boys & Girls Club trainings and All Staff meetings

Required to work special events promoted by the organization during evenings and/or weekends.

Completes any additional assignments as requested by supervisor.

Assist with the cleanliness of the kitchen

3. QUALIFICATIONS

BACKGROUND SCREENING

Must submit to and pass Level 2 background screening through the Florida Department of Children & Families.

CERTIFICATIONS

SERV Safe Manager Food Safety Certification required;

OR - must obtain SERV Safe Certification within first three (3) months of employment

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required

Previous experience in driving, operating, cleaning, and executing orders on a food truck

Valid Drivers' License Class E/Clean Driving Record

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

Follow policies, procedures and rules of the organization.

Effective communication skills

Detail oriented

Ability to work at a fast pace and stand for long periods of time.

Ability to juggle multiple tasks at once

Strong customer service and communication skills.

Ability to safely operate kitchen equipment and handle food properly

Basic math skills for handling cash transactions and inventory.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

TRAVEL

Some travel may be required for training and/or other business purposes.

4. WORKING CONDITIONS

Our offices, neighborhood clubhouses, and school-based clubs are fast-paced work environments and are strategically located in areas of St. Lucie County where youth need us most. Based on the organization's needs, flexibility to work different schedules and operate in various locations within St. Lucie County is required due to changing business demands. General office conditions are the standard work environment (standing, sitting, and walking). Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County is an equal opportunity employer and a smoke, drug, and alcohol-free workplace.

5. WORK ENVIRONMENT

Mobile food truck and kitchen setting.

Requires working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Fast-paced, team-oriented, and customer-focused environment.

6. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling, stooping/kneeling, reaching with hands and arms, and finger dexterity.

This position requires extended talking, listening, and sitting, walking, and standing; regularly lifting up to 50 pounds.

Daily operation of a personal motor vehicle may be needed to carry out job duties for this position.

OTHER

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time with or without notice.