Food Service Driver/Food Prep- District

Background on Southbridge Public Schools: Southbridge Public Schools serve approximately 2,200 students in six schools. The district is presently undergoing extensive turnaround at all levels, with the assistance of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. This creates unique opportunities for teachers and students. One example is a recently announced, long-term partnership with the University of Connecticut to develop Southbridge Schools to be a national demonstration site for successful implementation of PBIS strategies. Additionally, our district is the recipient of a number of significant grants that are allowing us to creatively redesign Secondary School, curriculum enhancements, improved culture and climate and afterschool opportunities for students. If you feel strongly about improving the educational experience for students and have a commitment to social justice, Southbridge Public Schools welcomes you. More information about the district's turnaround efforts can be found here.

This success is no accident-it's the result of passionate educators, high-quality curriculum, targeted professional development, and a deep commitment to providing a better education to children in a community that has long been under-served. We are a district with many high-needs students, but they prove to us on a daily basis that when we provide them with high expectations and consistent support, they can excel. Most of all, our students thrive when the adults in our schools unite as a team to provide a safe and positive climate, when we uphold high expectations for both behavior and academics, and when we show our kids that we believe in them, we care about them, and we will never give up on them.

If you're an educator who wants your work to matter-who wants to be part of a team that believes deeply in growing people and improving student outcomes-Southbridge is a place where you can see the impact of your efforts every day.

Reports to: Athletic Director

Food Service Driver/Food Prep

The Driver for the Department of Food and Nutrition is a flexible individual who can delivers product within the various schools and who is able to adapt quickly to different school routines.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• To be able to move about the kitchen easily and quickly.
• To possess sufficient language skills to understand the task at hand.
• Must have a clean driving record and a current license.
• Must be comfortable driving around Southbridge
• Must assist putting deliveries away and will pick up deliveries at local stores
• Maintains the cleanliness of the department van; fills the van up with gas, as needed
• Assist with meal preparation and service, adhering to safe food handling practices and utilizing appropriate kitchen equipment in a safe manner, as time permits
• Other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager, The Chef Manager and the Director of Food and Nutrition

Physical Demands

The employee must frequently lift or move objects up to 50 pounds.

The employee must be able to stand for long periods of time.

The employee must work outside in inclement weather.

Preferred Education/Experience

High School Diploma or GED