Delivery Driver/Porter (School Meals- Early Hours) Trenton, NJ bei Red Rabbit

What Do We Do

Red Rabbit is a Black-owned School Food Management Company that partners with hundreds of schools, districts, and food banks to uplift communities of color throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.

Our professionally trained chefs create menus, source farm-fresh ingredients, and cook delicious, thoughtful, and familiar food. School food matters not only because it’s integral to good health, but because what children eat is an essential part of their cultural identity and sense of self.

About the Role

The Delivery Driver/Porter is a hybrid role that keeps Red Rabbit’s operations running smoothly, from our kitchen to our school partners. You’ll support the Regional Director and Head Chefs by safely loading, transporting, and delivering meals to NJ schools on time while serving as a friendly, reliable point of contact for partners. In between routes and as needed, you’ll work with a 4–6 person kitchen team to help the facility exceed Department of Health standards, keep equipment in working order, and ensure the kitchen is clean, organized, and ready for daily production.

The ideal candidate is punctual and detail-oriented, with excellent customer service, a “can-do” attitude, and a passion for advancing equity in urban schools. Experience maintaining a large warehouse, restaurant/kitchen, or hospital environment is a plus. You must be able to reliably commute to Trenton, NJ by 8:00 AM, Monday–Friday.

Essential Functions

• Properly clean all areas of the kitchen to ensure that Red Rabbit is exceeding DOH standards. This includes countertops, cooking equipment, walk-in refrigerators, floors, hand sinks, dishes and storage areas.

• Ensure accurate and on-time delivery of meals, keys, milk, supplies, bins, and bags to all schools on the designated route.
• Communicate any obstacles or problems immediately to team leads.
• Follow daily reports and route sheets to ensure consistency.
• Relay any school feedback to the kitchen leader in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with school partners to build strong working relationships and provide information and assistance as needed.
• Navigate the New Jersey area without reliance on GPS and find alternate routes when necessary.
• Practice food safety habits throughout the delivery process.
• Assist with daily operational tasks as needed.

Skills Needed

• 5+ years of driving experience in NJ.
• 2+ years of customer service or retail experience, utilizing strong interpersonal skills to establish relationships with school partners.

• 1+ years of work experience in a restaurant, hotel or commissary kitchen

• Valid NJ driver’s license for 5+ years, with less than 3 points on the license.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safe driving practices.
• Familiarity with NJ streets and driving routes.
• Ability to drive multiple vehicle sizes.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and remain detail-oriented.
• Must be reliable, function well within a team, and work calmly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Must share our passion for improving nutrition and health in schools.

Job Details

• Department: Operations
• Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (may vary by route; early morning flexibility is a plus)
• Days: Monday - Friday
• Location: Trenton, NJ
• Compensation: $18 - $21hr

Benefits

• Generous PTO
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401k Option
• Professional Development
• Education Reimbursement Opportunities
• Bi-annual review

About Red Rabbit

Founded in 2005, Red Rabbit is a black-owned, MWBE Certified, K-12 school food management company that believes choosing to feed children diverse and nutritious food is an act of social justice. Red Rabbit celebrates all cultures in the urban school cafeteria by preparing meals that reflect the heritage of the kids they serve. The company places professionally trained chefs in the school cafeteria to create culturally relevant meals that become part of the school community. From our kitchens, Red Rabbit prepares and delivers thousands of heritage-based, scratch made meals to the Greater New York, Philadelphia and New Jersey regions. 

Pro tip: When applying to this job, note we value creativity in thinking and real problem-solving skills. Tell us how you’ve added value to a team in the past and why you want to join Red Rabbit.

Red Rabbit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, or sexual orientation.