Summer Food Driver

Summer Food Driver City of Seattle - 3.7 Seattle, WA Job Details Seasonal | Full-time $27.92 - $32.47 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Qualifications Driver's License Full Job Description Position Description The Seattle Human Services Department's mission is to connect people with resources and solutions during times of need so we can all learn, work, and take part in strong, healthy communities. Through the lens of racial equity, HSD supports programs, initiatives, and policies that address six key impact areas: preparing youth for success; supporting affordability and livability; addressing homelessness; promoting public health; responding to gender-based violence; and promoting healthy aging. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) provides nutritious food to youth ages 1-18 in low-income communities. The City of Seattle sponsors these federally funded meals and snacks to youth ages 1-18 at approximately 100 locations throughout Seattle, including playgrounds, community centers, library branches, summer schools, youth clubs, cultural organizations, and housing communities. Simply stated, the Summer Food Service Program's goal is to connect youth with nutritious meals and meaningful academic/cultural activities when school is out. This position performs food delivery duties for the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). SFSP is a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) funded program that provides free meals to children and youth, 0-18 years of age, in low-income areas. This is a high-energy summer job that provides the opportunity to spend time outdoors and, in the community, while supporting a vital community resource. Ideal candidates are punctual, detail oriented and are able to work the full summer without a scheduled day off. The job requires the ability to drive a city-issued vehicle from the Seattle School District kitchen where our meals are made to designated sites throughout the City of Seattle. Drivers need to be able to pick up the correct number of meals that need to be delivered to each site, on a designated route. The work requires knowledge of the City of Seattle's geography and roads and the ability to drive a motor vehicle safely on a strict time schedule. Personal contact is primarily with school district staff and staff of the Summer Food Service Program. Interaction with site personnel and youth is also necessary. This position is full-time with typical work hours from 8:00-5:00 and runs from approximately 6/10/2026- 8/25/2026 and candidates must be available for this entire time period. Due to the nature of the work, this is not a remote position. This position is full-time with typical work hours from 8:00-5:00 and runs from approximately 6/10/2026- 8/25/2026and candidates must be available for this entire time period. Due to the nature of the work, this is not a remote position. Job Responsibilities Participate in training to learn the rules and regulations of the Summer Food Service Program prior to meal sites' first day of operation. Deliver program materials such as banners and sandwich boards to sites before meal service begins. Start work daily at the Seattle School District Central Kitchen (in SODO) to pick up meals to be delivered each day to various sites on a pre-assigned route. Count out the correct number of meals and snacks to be and delivered to each site. Keep accurate records of meal numbers. Daily delivery of breakfast and lunches to be completed by sites' scheduled lunch service time. Weekly delivery of snacks and shelf stable meals. Answer work-provided telephone and promptly respond to site and City staff. Make special or urgent deliveries not on pre-assigned routes. May occasionally assist monitors with picking up site paperwork and delivering it to OST Coordinator at City offices. Pick up daily route paperwork from SFSP office at Seattle Municipal tower and deliver to Central Kitchen. May assist in preparing route sheets and site receipts. Perform other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

Required to stand, walk, or bend for extended periods of time. Required to lift packages and objects weighing approximately 50 pounds or less. Required to work in all types of weather. Comfortable driving cars for long periods of time (

Note:

you will be provided a City car for daily work).

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

Requires one year of delivery, warehousing, or general office experience.

OR:

An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position duties.

License, Certification and Other Requirements:

Current State of Washington driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility. Relatively clean driving record. Ability to pass a background check.

Desired Qualifications:

Requires one year of delivery, warehousing, or general office experience (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class). Experience working with diverse populations. Experience with record keeping. Experience to work as part of a team and communicate effectively. Additional Information Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete. Hiring Process Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with priority given to those that apply first. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered: Completed NEOGOV online application. Current résumé indicating relevant experience and education. Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications. Supplemental questionnaire responses. The pay for this position is $27.92- $32.47 hourly. This position is full-time with typical hours from 8:00-4:30 with occasional evening or weekend work required. Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process, which may include a detailed background check, pre-placement physical exam, and/or full driver's abstract, dependent upon position. The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans. First time applying at the City of Seattle? View our tips and tricks for making your application stand out. (Download PDF reader) Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This position is not eligible for benefits.