Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $25.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Retirement Plan
Associate Shopping Program
Health and wellness programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet insurance
legal services
Choice Auto and Home Program
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
life insurance/AD&D
Disability insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
flexible spending accounts
Paid Time Off

Job Description

Canteen is a leading provider of foodservice solutions, dedicated to enhancing break time for employees across various workplaces. As a part of the Compass Group, a global leader in foodservice management, Canteen combines food, service, and experience supported by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace culture and foster employee connections. Their offerings include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail services, and culinary solutions. With a strong emphasis on innovation and dedication, Canteen has built a reputation for quality and customer satisfaction in the corporate foodservice industry. The company values its workforce greatly, considering its people the core of its success, and offers opportunities for growth, learning, and a lifelong career path. They promote an inclusive and equitable work environment, committed to diversity and supporting every associate's potential.

This full-time Utility Route Driver position is based at Canteen in Tallahassee, FL, located at 1491 Clark Drive. The role offers a fixed pay rate of $25.00 per hour, with potential eligibility for commission. It requires open availability from Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, with further schedule details provided during the interview process. Candidates with prior route driving experience are preferred, but training is available for those willing to learn.

The Utility Route Driver will be responsible for driving a company-owned truck along an established route to deliver and sell products, service vending machines, and maintain customer satisfaction by managing inventory and finances accurately. Responsibilities include servicing routes in the absence of regular employees, assisting customer service managers, loading and unloading products such as soft drinks, bakery items, snacks, and specialty foods, recording transactions, collecting money, and handling change. The role also involves routine maintenance and sanitation of machines, promotional setup, and ensuring a clean and safe work environment. This job is crucial for maintaining operational flow and customer satisfaction in Canteen's vending and foodservice operations.

The position fosters a dynamic work environment where teamwork, safety, and customer service are prioritized. The driver is expected to handle cash responsibly and effectively communicate with customers, including addressing service concerns and promoting new products. As a vital link between the warehouse, customers, and company operations, the Utility Route Driver plays a key role in ensuring that Canteen's high standards for quality and service are consistently met. With internal referral bonuses and comprehensive benefits, Canteen supports its employees' wellbeing and professional development, making this a rewarding career opportunity for motivated individuals looking to join a respected, stable company in the foodservice industry.

Job Requirements

  • Prior route driving experience preferred
  • Willing to train
  • Open availability Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Ability to operate company-owned truck safely
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Ability to handle cash transactions accurately
  • Ability to perform routine maintenance and sanitation
  • Ability to lift and load products as required

Job Qualifications

  • Valid driver's license, ensuring safe operation of company vehicles in accordance with traffic laws and conditions

Job Duties

  • Services a particular route or location during the absence of the regular route or warehouse employee
  • May assist customer service managers with daily opening and closing of the operation, and training of new route service personnel
  • Drives truck to deliver such items as soft drinks, bakery products, specialty foods, snack items and sundries to customer's place of business
  • Places stock on shelves or racks in vending machines
  • Collects stale, rejected or unsold merchandise
  • Collects money from machines and refills bill and coin changers
  • Records transactions on appropriate card and/or electronic device
  • accountable for cash and product
  • Calls on existing customers to determine adequacy of service
  • informs regular customers of new products and/or services
  • listens to and resolves service complaints
  • Selects items from warehouse and loads truck
  • prepares order forms for food and pastry products
  • Performs routine maintenance on and sanitation of machines
  • Sets up merchandise and sales promotion displays or issues sales promotion materials to customers
  • Maintain clean and safe work environment
  • performs job safely
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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