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Catering Server & Driver

5/1/2026

The Catering Server/Driver is responsible for transporting meals from the commissary kitchen to client locations and managing the setup, service, and breakdown of daily meal programs. They must also maintain a clean service environment, restock supplies, and provide friendly hospitality to clients.

Salary

22 - 23 USD

Working Hours

24 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

At Just Fare, we believe that food is more than just nourishment—it’s a powerful force for social change. Based in Oakland, CA, we provide people-first food services that foster connection and strengthen community. Whether it’s workplace dining, catering, or creating custom food programs, we help businesses and organizations serve meals that do more than just fill stomachs. They bring people together, elevate workplace culture, and promote sustainability. We are a values-driven company. Our mission is to create a more just and equitable food system, where we prioritize local, ethical sourcing and focus on supporting BIPOC- and women-owned businesses. Every meal we prepare is rooted in our core values: - Respect Everything: We respect all people, the planet, and the food that sustains us. - Embrace Transparency: Open communication, authenticity, and accountability are key to how we work. - Be Thoughtful: We are purposeful in everything we do, from food sourcing to how we treat our staff and clients. - Spread the Love: We honor community and reciprocity, celebrating the humanity in others. As a small, high-touch company, we handle everything in-house—from menu creation and food prep to on-site delivery. We don’t rely on third-party services, which allows us to offer a truly customized experience for our clients. Whether designing a community kitchen or providing event catering, we ensure that each client’s needs are met with the utmost care and attention to detail. We're also deeply committed to sustainability. We’re actively working towards operating a zero-waste kitchen and incorporating waste-reduction practices into the programs we design for our clients. By sourcing ingredients responsibly and minimizing food waste, we are making a positive impact on both the environment and the communities we serve. At Just Fare, we are building a future where food connects people, supports communities, and promotes positive change. One delicious meal at a time.

About the Role

Description

Position Overview

The Catering Server / Driver position will manage the hospitality experience through daily meal execution and the snack program. This position will be responsible for packing up the daily catered meals at the commissary kitchen in Oakland and driving them to our client location. The Catering Server / Driver will then unload the meal and perform all front of house duties including daily meal service set-up and break down, replenishing and hosting within the space, and maintaining a clean service environment. This position will then drive the dirties and leftovers back to the kitchen and make preparations for the next day. This role may be asked to cross-train in basic culinary positions/techniques as needed to contribute to the team's success.

About Just Fare

Just Fare is building a just world where food is a force for social change. We make good food — for people who enjoy eating, and for those who want a more equitable and just food system. Based in Oakland, CA, we offer food services for the workplace, event catering, design commercial kitchens and food programs, and operate a community kitchen. We ground everything we do in service of creating a more responsible and ethical world.

1% of our revenue supports donated meals made by our charitable arm, Just Fare Community Kitchen. So far, we have delivered over 494,250 meals to communities fighting food insecurity in the Bay Area.

Tastes good. Does good.

About Workplace

Our Workplace business unit prepares and serves food for a variety of Bay Area companies and institutions. Ingredients are carefully selected from organic, local, independent farms - prioritizing purchasing from BIPOC and women-owned purveyors. Prepared to satisfy refined palettes and a diverse range of dietary sensitivities and preferences, our nourishing meals aim to delight employees. Our Workplace business unit offers multiple food program solutions to meet our clients' needs.

Requirements

Responsibilities

Transport meals from Fare Kitchen to client location in company-provided van
Assist in the food transportation to and from the onsite delivery dock and the client office, including all loading and unloading
Setup and breakdown of daily meal services and all other points of service
Replenish service line and answer questions throughout service
Be a friendly face and host within all office kitchen areas
Create an authentic connection with our client community
Help uphold Just Fares’ hospitality standards
Restock and organize all snacks and beverages
Maintain a clean and organized work/service environment
Help with signage for all offerings
Assist with maintaining pars for snacks & beverages
Monitor time and temperature of food for safety/sanitation purposes
Send detailed end of service reports daily

Qualifications & Requirements

2+ years experience in a professional kitchen or hospitality environment with a passion for food & people
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Positive attitude, strong work ethic, communication & patience
Attendance & punctuality is required with schedule flexibility determined by needs
Ability to be self-sufficient & make sound decisions on-the-fly
Understanding & knowledge of safety, sanitation & food handling procedures
Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs and support with loading items in and out of van
Preferred: Basic computer skills (docs, spreadsheets, google docs, etc.)
Preferred: Good knowledge of local products, producers and farms
Smart Phone Mobile device required for daily communications
Basic Food Handler Certification

Compensation & Benefits

$22 to 23/hourly DOE Competitive wages in an equitable tiered pay structure for all positions. Non-Negotiable. No tips.
Cell Phone Stipend
All employees 401K (retirement account) - After 90 days
Parking and Transportation Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits - After 30 days
Meals provided daily onsite at Oakland Commissary Kitchen
Opportunity to develop your skills, work with amazing people & be a force for social change!

Schedule & Expectations

Typical schedules may range from Monday through Friday with hours dependent on the client and service. Employees are responsible for managing their schedules, based on your shift availability, with supervisors.

Shift details: Availability required will be Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:30am to 4:30pm

Key Skills

CateringHospitalityFood safetySanitationCustomer serviceDrivingTime managementCommunicationOrganizationProblem solvingFood handling