Delivery Driver, Culinary Team at KIPP New York in New York, NY

Company Description

About KIPP NYC:

Founded in 1995, KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools located in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. We partner with families and communities to create joyful, academically excellent schools where every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.

From our first middle school, KIPP Academy in the Bronx, to today’s network of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, and one high school, KIPP NYC provides students with engaging academics, arts, athletics, and social–emotional learning that prepare them for college, career, and beyond.

Our commitment doesn’t end at graduation. Through KIPP Forward, we continue to support our alumni as they navigate college, career, and life, helping them define success on their own terms and pursue the paths that align with their goals and sense of purpose.

Together, we serve more than 9,400 students, support 4700 alumni, and employ over 1,100 dedicated team members who bring passion, expertise, and commitment to our mission every day.

About KIPP NYC Culinary:

Since 2016, the KIPP NYC Culinary Team has been reimagining what school food can be by providing students with fresh, scratch-cooked, nutritious, and delicious meals at no cost to students or families. As an extension of KIPP NYC's commitment to creating joyful, academically excellent schools, the Culinary Team plays a vital role in ensuring students have access to healthy meals that support their learning, well-being, and overall success.

Today, the Culinary Team serves nearly 10,000 students across 18 KIPP NYC schools and continues to expand its innovative scratch-cooking model. In Fall 2026, the team will complete its expansion across the network, bringing high-quality school meals to every KIPP NYC student.

In recognition of its impact and bold vision for the future, KIPP NYC was awarded a Regional School Food Infrastructure Grant by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. This transformational investment will support the development of the KIPP NYC Culinary Institute—a central production and teaching kitchen, commissary, and workforce development hub that will strengthen school meal operations, expand career pathways for students, and deepen partnerships with local communities and New York State food producers.

Job Description

Position Overview

The Delivery Driver, Culinary Team is an essential member of KIPP NYC's Culinary Team, responsible for ensuring the safe, timely, and efficient delivery of meals, equipment, and supplies that support meal service across KIPP NYC schools.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, Culinary Team, this role transports fresh, scratch-cooked meals from KIPP NYC's production kitchens to satellite school locations while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and quality. In addition to meal delivery, the Delivery Driver supports kitchen operations by transporting equipment and supplies, assisting with meal service when needed, and contributing to the day-to-day operational success of the Culinary Team.

This role requires a dependable, customer-focused professional who values teamwork, takes pride in delivering excellent service, and understands the important role nutritious meals play in supporting students' learning, well-being, and success.

Duties and Responsibilities:

General responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Meal Delivery & Distribution

• Safely transport prepared meals from KIPP NYC production kitchens to assigned school locations according to established delivery schedules.
• Ensure meals are delivered on time while maintaining all required food safety and temperature standards.
• Deliver dry goods, kitchen supplies, equipment, and other materials to school sites and production kitchens as needed.
• Load, unload, and transport food, equipment, and supplies safely and efficiently.
• Support meal service at delivery locations when operational needs require additional assistance.

Operations & Logistics

• Assist with the assembly, transportation, setup, and breakdown of food preparation and storage equipment.
• Support kitchen and operational teams with deliveries related to catering events, special initiatives, and department projects.
• Complete operational tasks that support the efficiency of the Culinary Team across multiple school locations.
• Assist with stocking supplies, organizing storage areas, and maintaining inventory as needed.
• Support other areas of food production and service based on operational priorities.

Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance

• Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and routine upkeep of delivery vehicles, food transport equipment, carts, and storage containers.
• Monitor vehicles and equipment for maintenance or repair needs and promptly communicate issues to the Director of Operations.
• Perform light maintenance and minor repairs to equipment when appropriate.
• Ensure delivery vehicles and transport equipment are maintained in a clean, safe, and operational condition.

Team Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with Head Chefs, Sous Chefs, kitchen teams, and school staff to ensure seamless meal service.
• Build positive working relationships with colleagues across schools and production kitchens.
• Provide excellent customer service while interacting with school staff and regional teams.
• Demonstrate flexibility by supporting additional operational needs across kitchens and school sites.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Frequent driving between KIPP NYC production kitchens and school locations throughout New York City.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting throughout the workday.
• Ability to regularly lift and transport supplies, equipment, and food items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Exposure to varying temperatures while loading, unloading, and transporting food.
• Occasional work in commercial kitchen environments and loading areas.
• Exposure to moderate to high noise levels during meal preparation and service.
• Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment and comply with all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in delivery services, logistics, warehouse operations, facilities, commercial kitchens, or food distribution preferred.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record required.
• Ability to safely operate delivery vehicles while following all applicable traffic laws and food transportation regulations.
• Fundamental understanding of food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness practices, or willingness to learn.
• Ability to maintain an efficient delivery schedule while adapting to changing operational priorities.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong interpersonal skills that contribute to a collaborative, respectful, and positive team environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing needs.
• Ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, school staff, students, families, and community members.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, push, and pull supplies, equipment, and food items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Demonstrates professionalism by modeling KIPP NYC's core values of zest, grit, hope, social intelligence, gratitude, and a sense of humor in all interactions.
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning, professional growth, and continuous improvement by actively seeking and applying constructive feedback.
• Deep commitment to KIPP NYC's mission and belief that every student deserves access to fresh, nutritious, high-quality meals that support joyful, academically excellent schools.

Additional Information

Compensation & Benefits:

KIPP NYC offers an hourly rate of $18.00 – $25.00. Hourly ranges at KIPP NYC are standardized by role level and function, and individual rates are determined with an equity lens, taking into account years of relevant experience.

KIPP NYC offers a generous benefits package, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Robust benefits include medical, dental, and vision.
• Generous time off, including 5 school vacation weeks, sick and personal days, and an extended summer break.
• Up to 12 weeks of 100% parental leave.
• Bright Horizon Back-up Child and Elder Care.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance and Short-term/Long-term disability.
• Employee incentives include an 8-week paid Sabbatical after 10 years, annual professional development funds, and tuition reimbursement.

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee.

This role is based in NYC and will require travel to our schools. If you relocate outside of a commutable distance or out of the state of NY, your employment will be subject to review, which may include separation from KIPP NYC. You must notify HR if you move or have plans to relocate.

KIPP NYC LLC does not offer visa sponsorship or work authorization.

KIPP NYC LLC is committed to creating a welcoming environment that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving students and families throughout New York City.

KIPP NYC LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP NYC LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.