Driver Logistics - Operations Associate

Driver Logistics - Operations Associate

Full-time: 40+ hours per week
Hourly Rate: $20.00 per hour + reimbursement for mileage (if personal vehicle is used) 
Job Type: Full-time, Nonexempt
Reports To: Food Service Management 
Location: Mount Vernon, NY

About Our Client
Our client is a thriving catering and special events company that brings people together through great food and exceptional service. From weddings and corporate events to cultural celebrations and community gatherings, they create memorable experiences while showcasing authentic Latino cuisine and a variety of menu offerings.
 

Overview
Our client is looking for a reliable and hardworking Food Service Driver / Delivery Co-Lead to help lead our delivery team while actively making deliveries each day.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys being on the move, working with people, and making sure customers receive their meals and supplies accurately and on time. You'll help keep daily routes organized, support fellow drivers, solve problems as they come up, and ensure deliveries are completed safely and professionally.

The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, comfortable taking initiative, and willing to step in wherever needed to help the team succeed.

In this role, you'll split your time between making deliveries, helping coordinate daily routes, supporting drivers, and working closely with kitchen and management teams to keep operations running smoothly.

Responsibilities 
Team Leadership & Daily Operations
Help lead the delivery team and support drivers throughout the day
Lead quick start-of-shift meetings to review routes, schedules, and priorities
Ensure drivers arrive on time, are prepared for their routes, and have everything needed for a successful day
Assist with training and onboarding new drivers
Provide coaching, support, and guidance to team members when needed
Communicate delivery issues, staffing concerns, or operational challenges to management

Delivery & Route Coordination
Complete delivery routes as assigned
Review daily delivery schedules, route sheets, and customer information for accuracy
Ensure meals, beverages, supplies, and equipment are loaded correctly before departure
Maintain communication with drivers and management throughout the day
Help resolve delivery delays, route changes, or customer concerns
Ensure all deliveries are completed safely, accurately, and on time
 

Quality & Food Safety
Verify meal counts and delivery orders before vehicles leave the facility
Ensure food safety and temperature requirements are followed
Confirm required delivery paperwork and temperature logs are completed accurately
Obtain customer signatures and delivery confirmations when required
Conduct spot checks to ensure quality and accuracy standards are met
 

Vehicle & Equipment Oversight
Complete basic vehicle safety inspections
Monitor vehicle cleanliness and fuel levels
Report maintenance or repair concerns promptly
Help ensure company vehicles meet safety standards
 

Catering & Special Events Support
Review catering orders and delivery instructions prior to departure
Verify catering items are packed accurately and completely
Assist with event deliveries, buffet setups, and customer sign-offs when needed
Coordinate with Event Coordinators and kitchen teams to ensure successful event execution

Equal Opportunity Statement
The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign additional responsibilities as business needs require.

Ask Anthropy is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, citizenship status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.
We welcome and value individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and skill sets.

Reasonable Accommodation
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the recruitment process and perform the essential functions of the position, consistent with applicable laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Benefits:
All Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
Dependent Care and Health Care FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
Commuter Benefit Plans
Paid Time-Off
401(k)
Daily lunch provided