Commissary Driver

Central Kitchen Delivery Drivers are responsible for delivering food items from our centralized prep kitchen to our local restaurant locations. They play a crucial role in ensuring timely and accurate deliveries, maintaining food quality, and providing exceptional service. This position requires a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and the ability to work Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday mornings.

About us:

Old Scratch Pizza has been serving the Dayton area for 6+ years and we’re growing… FAST! Here in our production kitchen, we produce fresh sauces, salad dressings, pizza dough, and sausages for all three of our restaurants. We use fresh high-quality ingredients and proprietary recipes to cook all of our food from scratch using straightforward cooking methods, and no preservatives. Everything is made in-house, packaged, and delivered to each restaurant with the highest standards for quality, freshness, and safety. What’s in it for you?

• Great schedule Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Saturday, 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
• No late nights or working on the line
• Fun work environment - we think we’re pretty cool
• Opportunities for growth within the company
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance for full-time employees
• Paid time off
• Hourly wage $18 per hour
• Get paid weekly - every Friday
• Closed for major holidays (Easter, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day)

What you bring to the table:

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Previous experience in food delivery or a similar role is preferred
• Familiarity with local roadways, traffic patterns, and restaurant locations within the delivery area
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, solve problems, and meet deadlines
• Ability to navigate efficiently using GPS devices or maps
• Reliability - we can count on you to show up for the team
• Bright friendly attitude and willingness to help out a teammate in need
• Ability to stand for 8 hours and lift up to 100 pounds

What your work day might look like:

• Loading the refrigerated box truck (yes, it has a lift gate!)
• Delivering product to one on-site restaurant and three (about to be four) off-site locations (Dayton, Beavercreek, Troy)
• Ensure the proper handling and storage of food during transportation to maintain its quality and taste
• Adhere to all traffic laws and company policies to ensure safe and defensive driving practices
• Plan delivery routes and manage your time effectively to ensure punctual deliveries
• Collaborate with the central kitchen and restaurant staff to ensure accurate order fulfillment, including double-checking order quantities and items before departing
• Assist with loading and unloading food items from the delivery vehicle at each location, prioritizing food safety and hygiene
• Greet restaurant staff warmly and professionally upon arrival, maintaining a positive and customer-oriented attitude
• Regularly inspect the delivery vehicle, reporting any maintenance or safety issues to the appropriate department
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations, including proper food handling, hand hygiene, and personal protective equipment (PPE) usage
• Light production-focused food preparation may be required

Work Environment:

This job entails frequent exposure to high temperatures and extreme cold. There is frequent contact/immersion of hands in water and sanitation solutions; as well as contact with produce items, dairy products, and frequent allergen-related items such as nuts, citrus, gluten, etc. Physical Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Bend, stoop, and lift up to 100 pounds, may be required to stock inventory and supplies.
• Have good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination, may be required to operate and use various kitchen equipment and tools.
• Have good vision and hearing, you will need to communicate effectively with staff and guests and monitor the restaurant operations.

It is important that applicants are able to meet these physical requirements to perform the duties of the job. There is substantial repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and fingers. Must be able to maneuver in walk-in coolers and freezers.This job description 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. Old Scratch Pizza provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.