Lead Driver / Porter

About the role

Schedule: Sunday-Thursday Flexible between afternoon and evenings

Sifted is hiring a Driver/Porter on our culinary team. We provide daily lunch for some of the hottest startups. We need an extra team member in our kitchen who works well in a fast-paced environment and can help us maintain our food safety and cleanliness standards!  We’re looking for a reliable driver/porter to ensure that our chef-made meals make it to our clients on time and in good condition. 

You will be provided with a delivery route, starting at our commercial kitchen space in Denver. Your deliveries will be taken from the kitchen to a trainyard to unload onto a train.  Deliveries will be received by the client directly, and this role will need to be comfortable interfacing and explaining the delivery and its contents directly to the client.  

Outside of deliveries, you will help the kitchen staff with their daily operations by receiving deliveries, breaking down shipments, and ensuring a clean workspace.  This includes removing waste and cleaning dishes.

If you are a seasoned driver that’s looking to also contribute to our kitchen performance, and you enjoy interfacing with clients, please reach out!

This position requires a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.  You will also be required to complete a train safety course in order to go on-site to the trainyard.

What you'll be doing

• Loading and unloading 60+ food delivery carts onto a 26’ box truck from the commissary to the trainyard.
• Driving a 26’ box truck from the commissary to the trainyard.  
• Interacting with the culinary representative at the trainyard, confirming the amount of product, explaining any notes from the culinary team, and able to quickly provide answers to any questions regarding the delivery.  
• Dishwashing
• Receiving and storing food shipments
• Cleaning and organizing walk in and dry storage
• Cleaning and closing duties (trash, cardboard)

Our ideal candidate

• Has 2+ years’ experience loading, unloading and driving 26’ box trucks.  Understands how to drive safely and reliably, and knows how to tie down cargo safely.
• Has a sense of diligence and urgency to maintain on-time delivery and follow delivery routes
• Can lift up to 50 pounds
• Has a go getter attitude and the desire to learn with a high-growth startup
• Believes in Sifted’s mission and values
• Has 1+ year experience in service/catering or brand ambassador industries, or an equivalent role
• Is operationally minded
• Is highly organized + resourceful
• Has natural leadership tendencies
• Loves problem-solving
• Maintains a high degree of reliability + trustworthiness
• Has worked in previous kitchen roles such as line cook, prep/dishwasher, porter

Perks + benefits

• Compensation : starting at $20 to $22 per hour
• Company-sponsored health insurance plans, including 100% company-paid HDHP, as well as vision + dental opt-in
• 80 hours of PTO with each year of employment; paid winter break from Dec 24 - Jan 1
• Free lunch during meal service
• Opportunities to take on larger roles within our organization + learn with a fast-growing start-up

Eligibility : This position must maintain a ServSafe Food Handler certification

Work environment : This position is based in a commercial kitchen

Physical requirements : This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs