Description
Summary:
ACRE is seeking a reliable, responsible, and energetic Driver/Service Assistant to transport fresh, scratch-cooked meals and provide hospitable service to students.
Highlights:
1. Be the face of the company, interacting with school communities.
2. Contribute to a positive, healthy lunch environment.
3. Work with a mission-driven, collaborative team.
Driver/ Service Assistant
About ACRE – Real School Lunch
Since 2004, ACRE – Real School Lunch has been preparing fresh, scratch-cooked meals for students throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Each day, we serve more than 2,500 meals made with high-quality ingredients and a commitment to sustainability, community, and exceptional hospitality.
We believe that great food has the power to bring people together, support learning, and create a positive school culture. Our success is measured by the many happy faces we see in the lunchroom every day.
Position Overview
ACRE is seeking a reliable, responsible, and energetic Driver/Service Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will be the face of our company, responsible for transporting fresh, scratch-cooked meals from our kitchen to various school sites. Beyond driving, you will play a critical hands-on role in setting up service stations and directly serving students, ensuring that every meal is delivered safely and served with hospitality. This is an ideal position for a detail-oriented individual who enjoys interacting with school communities and takes pride in contributing to a positive, healthy lunch environment.
Position Details
Title: Driver/ Service Assistant
Reports To: Director of Operations
Status: Part-Time (32.5 hours per week)
Location: Multiple locations in San Francisco and Sausalito
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30-3:30pm during the 10 month school year
Primary Responsibilities
• Safely operate company vehicle to transport meals between the ACRE kitchen and various school locations, ensuring strict adherence to all traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Load and unload food, ensuring that meals arrive on time and in accordance with food safety and quality standards.
• Assist with the set-up of serving stations at school sites, including displaying food and setting out necessary service materials.
• Provide friendly, professional, and efficient service to students during the lunch period, ensuring a welcoming dining environment.
• Monitor serving lines throughout the lunch period to ensure they remain well-stocked and clean.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary vehicle and service environment by following all health and safety guidelines.
• Act as a professional representative of ACRE when interacting with school staff, faculty, and students.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to verify food order accuracy before departure.
Qualifications
• Valid California driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented with a strong focus on safety.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with school communities.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English with coworkers, supervisors, students, and school staff is required.
• Ability to lift and maneuver heavy food transport containers (up to 40 lbs) and stand for extended periods during service.
• Professional demeanor and a strong commitment to hospitality and customer service.
• Previous experience in food service, delivery, or logistics is a plus.
• Experience operating an Extended Transit van with a tommy lift is helpful.
Additional Requirements
Because we work in school environments, all employees must successfully complete required background checks, fingerprinting, and any school-specific onboarding requirements.
Compensation & Benefits
• $28–$32 per hour, depending on experience
• Part-time position (32.5 hours per week)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions available to all employees
• Opportunity to work with a mission-driven, collaborative team dedicated to improving school food
How to Apply
If this opportunity sounds like a good fit, please send your resume and salary requirements to leah@acregourmet.com.
Applications submitted without a resume will not be considered.
* Principals only. Recruiters, please do not contact this posting.