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Food Service Delivery Driver REPORTS TO: Executive Chef STATUS: Part-Time amp; Exempt from Overtime HOURS WORKED: Varies, includes nights amp; weekends PAY: Minimum Wage per hour JOB SUMMARY : Food ...

Food Service Delivery Driver REPORTS TO: Executive Chef STATUS: Part-Time & Exempt from Overtime HOURS WORKED: Varies, includes nights & weekends PAY: Minimum Wage per hour JOB SUMMARY : Food Service ...

Driver / Food Service Staff

Valley Cottage, NY · On-site

$15.75 - $21.50/hr

We are seeking a reliable and versatile Staff Driver & Food Service Assistant to join our team for the upcoming season. This hybrid role involves safely transporting staff members via a small school ...

We are seeking a reliable and versatile Staff Driver & Food Service Assistant to join our team for the upcoming season. This hybrid role involves safely transporting staff members via a small school ...

We are seeking a reliable and versatile Staff Driver & Food Service Assistant to join our team for the upcoming season. This hybrid role involves safely transporting staff members via a small school ...

Driver / Food Service Staff

Valley Cottage, NY · On-site

$15.75 - $21.50/hr

We are seeking a reliable and versatile Staff Driver & Food Service Assistant to join our team for the upcoming season. This hybrid role involves safely transporting staff members via a small school ...

Food Service Worker & Driver

ND

$15.50 - $21.25/hr

CW is seeking a reliable and service‑oriented Food Service Worker & Driver to support daily transportation and dining operations. This role combines safe and timely employee transport with ...

Driver

Oconomowoc, WI · On-site

$15.50 - $21.25/hr

Sendik's Food Markets is far more than a grocery store-we are a family-owned company built on a ... Role Title Customer Service Driver Manager Customer Service or Grocery Manager Job Summary The ...

Driver

Greenfield, WI · On-site

$14.75 - $20.25/hr

Sendik's Food Markets is far more than a grocery store-we are a family-owned company built on a ... Role Title Customer Service Driver Manager Customer Service or Grocery Manager Job Summary The ...

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How much do food service driver jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for food service driver in the United States is $18.10, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $20.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges Food Service Drivers face during their daily routes?

Food Service Drivers often encounter challenges such as navigating busy urban areas, adhering to strict delivery schedules, and safely handling heavy or perishable goods. They must also manage unexpected issues like traffic delays, adverse weather conditions, and last-minute changes to delivery orders. Successful drivers develop strong organizational skills and effective communication with dispatchers, kitchen staff, and customers to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Food Service Driver, and why are they important?

To excel as a Food Service Driver, you need a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL), knowledge of safe food handling, and a good driving record. Familiarity with delivery routing software, GPS systems, and temperature-controlled vehicles is typically required. Strong time management, customer service, and attention to detail are vital soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure timely, safe, and accurate deliveries, which are crucial for customer satisfaction and regulatory compliance.

What are food service drivers?

Food service drivers are professionals responsible for transporting food products, supplies, and sometimes prepared meals from distribution centers or restaurants to various destinations such as schools, hospitals, businesses, or customers' homes. They ensure timely and safe delivery of food while following all hygiene and safety regulations. These drivers often load and unload goods, maintain delivery records, and may interact with customers or staff at delivery locations. Their role is essential in keeping the food supply chain running smoothly and efficiently.

What is the difference between Food Service Driver vs Delivery Driver?

AspectFood Service DriverDelivery Driver
CredentialsValid driver's license, possibly food handling certificationValid driver's license, sometimes specific delivery certifications
Work EnvironmentRestaurants, catering services, food distributorsVarious industries including retail, e-commerce, food, and package delivery
Employer & IndustryFood service companies, restaurants, catering firmsCourier companies, retail stores, online retailers

Food Service Drivers primarily deliver food to restaurants, catering events, or food distributors, focusing on food safety and timely delivery within the food industry. Delivery Drivers have a broader scope, delivering various goods across multiple industries. While both roles require a valid driver's license and good driving skills, Food Service Drivers often need food handling knowledge. The roles differ mainly in the type of goods delivered and the work environment, but they share similar driving and customer service skills.

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Food Service Delivery Driver

Food Service Delivery Driver

GAP Ministries

Tucson, AZ

$15.45/hr

Part-time

Posted 3 hours ago


Job description

Position: Food Service Delivery Driver
REPORTS TO: Executive Chef
STATUS: Part-Time amp; Exempt from Overtime
HOURS WORKED: Varies, includes nights amp; weekends
PAY: Minimum Wage per hour
JOB SUMMARY: Food Service Delivery Driver transports food and non-food items from production areas to customers. The driver must work closely with the staff and administration of the GAP Kitchen. Driver duties included but are not limited to loading food, transporting it to the destination, making sure food safety standards are respected, and reporting any vehicle mechanical problems. The Driver must have a clean and safe driving record, excellent customer service, communication, time management, and teamwork skills.
MISSION AND SERVICE:
Live out and support the mission and core values of GAP Ministries in your daily work, reflecting compassion, purpose, and service to others.
Serve as a positive example of our culture by practicing servant leadership, communicating with care, showing respect, taking responsibility, acting with integrity, working as a team, and maintaining a hopeful, encouraging attitude.
Honor GAP Ministries’ Code of Conduct and Ethics and faithfully protect the privacy and confidentiality of those we serve in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
· Transport food and non-food items to customer sites.
· Ensure that all food delivery is completed in a timely manner as to meet schedule demands.
· Verify that all supplies, paperwork, and menus are maintained according to kitchen and health code standards.
· Maintain assigned schedule.
· If used, maintain company vehicle in clean condition.
· Maintain proper hygiene, sanitary and safety practices as regulated by GAP Kitchen and health codes.
· Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.
· If used, maintain fuel level of assigned company vehicle.
· Follow traffic laws and drive in a safe manner to ensure safety of the driver and others on the road and maintain
condition of the vehicle and delivery contents within the vehicle.
· Immediately inform the Executive Chef of lateness or emergency mechanical failure.
· Inform GAP Fleet Department of routine maintenance and repair needs and any accident.
· Responsible for loading and unloading vehicle.
· Responsible for accurate delivery of food and supplies as well as the condition of food and supplies.
· Adhere to all GAP Kitchen and regulation agencies’ health and safety policies.
· Attend all staff meetings and training sessions, or make arrangements with supervisor, to review video of missed
meeting or training.
· Represent GAP to the public in a positive, professional and responsible manner; this includes other staff
members, interns, volunteers and/or students.
· Follow agency chain of command in a responsible and supportive manner. Be able to accept constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement.
· Other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef and appropriate administrators that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications of the position.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Must be at least 22 years old.
  • Desire to continue career improvement.
  • Follow driving requirements and procedures of GAP Ministries, regardless of vehicle being used.
  • Be physically fit to perform job requirements and functions.
  • Have personal attitude, conduct and standards representing those qualities and values reflected in the ministry
  • Be able to respect and work cooperatively with a variety of persons, including coworkers, members of the board, food program clients, representatives of social service agencies, the public, volunteers and parents of GAP young adults.
  • Have the ability to stay calm in tense situations and utilize common sense and logic.
REQUIREMENTS:
  • Successfully procure fingerprint clearance card and clear criminal history check. Central Registry background check.
  • Have at least one supportive personal reference of those listed on application.
  • Have a current driver license and meet the insurability requirements of GAP Ministries.
  • Be 22 years old to drive company vehicles; or at least 18 years old, able to use personal vehicle (mileage is reimbursed by agency when using personal vehicle), and maintain personal vehicle insurance with these minimum coverage requirements: Injury per person: $100,000, Injury per accident: $300,000, and Property damage: $25,000.
  • Must have a valid driver license in effect for at least 3 years, meet the insurability requirements of GAP Ministries, and provide a 36-month (but prefer 60-month) safe driving record (MVR) from Department of Motor Vehicles.
  • Must pass mandatory drug screen and physical examination as required by GAP Ministries and/or appropriate licensing authority.
  • Be able to perform various physical tasks, including but not limited to the following:
    • Requires the ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods.
    • Requires the ability to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
    • Requires the ability to stoop, kneel, bend, reach and lift freely and without risk of injury as needed to perform job requirements.
    • Lift and/or carry bags/boxes with and without assistance.
    • Must be able to work in noisy and crowded environments.
    • Must be able to work in and around fumes and odors.
    • Must comply with department dress code.
    • Must be able to work in hot and cold environments.
    • Must be able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly.
  • Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.
  • Obtain medical release/permission to fulfill all physical tasks should any health issue develop or emerge during employment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
NOTE:
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.