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 also because what children eat is an essential part of their cultural identity and sense of self.
The Driver plays a critical role in Red Rabbit's success by supporting the Regional Director and Head Chefs in delivering meals to school programs across the NYC area. This role serves as a key point of contact with school partners, ensuring efficient and timely deliveries while providing exceptional customer service.
The ideal candidate is punctual, detail-oriented, has excellent customer service skills, and shares our passion for creating equity in urban schools. They must be able to reliably commute to Long Island City, Queens, by 4:00 am Monday through Friday.
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 York City 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. 5+ years of driving experience in NYC.2+ years of customer service or retail experience, utilizing strong interpersonal skills to establish relationships with school partners.Valid NYC driver's license for 5+ years, with less than 3 points on the license.Demonstrated knowledge of safe driving practices.Familiarity with NYC streets and driving routes.Ability to drive multiple vehicle sizes.Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.Ability to lift 75 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. Benefits Generous PTOHealth, Dental, Vision Insurance401k OptionProfessional DevelopmentEducation Reimbursement Opportunities 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.
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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.