Food Packer & Distributor -School Meal Project

Scope of work

The Food Packer & Distributor is responsible for hygienic food portioning, packing, loading, and delivery of tiffins/lunch box from the kitchen to schools. The role includes maintaining food-safety standards, ensuring proper distribution, coordinating with school staff, and managing the return of empty tiffins/lunch box. The position requires early morning work hours and efficient coordination with the kitchen and field teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Take prepared meals from big bowls/containers (large pots) and portion them into individual tiffins/lunch box as per standard serving size.
• Ensure each tiffin/ lunch box is filled correctly, closed properly, and placed in the correct transport tray or box.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene during all food handling and packing activities.
• Check that all tiffins/ lunch box are leak-proof and safely packed for transport.

• Load the packed tiffins / lunch box into the designated van safely and in correct order.
• Ensure timely dispatch of food so it reaches schools before class meal time.
• Deliver tiffins/ lunch box to the assigned schools as per distribution schedule.

• Upon delivery, politely coordinate with teachers to inquire about the day’s class attendance, ensuring correct meal count.
• Provide teachers with the correct number of tiffins based on attendance or class list.
• Address any immediate distribution issues and inform the supervisor if needed.

• Collect empty tiffins from the school after meal time.
• Segregate full tiffins (if any left) and empty tiffins at the designated area upon return to the kitchen or distribution point.
• Report shortages, extra items, or damaged tiffins to the supervisor.
• Ensure all collected tiffins are handled hygienically.

• Maintain strict handwashing and sanitation practices throughout the duty.
• Wear required protective gear (gloves, cap, mask, apron).
• Keep the packing and van-loading areas clean.
• Ensure no contamination occurs during portioning, packing, or transportation.

• Maintain daily records of the number of tiffins packed, delivered, and returned.
• Report any missing, damaged, or extra tiffins.
• Flag any irregularities related to attendance, distribution, or returns.

• Work closely with kitchen staff to ensure timely packing of fresh meals.
• Coordinate with the driver and distribution team for efficient delivery.
• Attend training sessions, safety updates, and team briefings.

Health & Hygiene Requirements

• Must undergo and pass a Medical Fitness Test required for food-handling staff.
• Must be free from communicable or viral diseases that may risk food safety or public health.
• Must maintain excellent personal hygiene (clean clothes, trimmed nails, regular handwashing).
• Must fully comply with organizational hygiene and food-safety standards.
• Periodic health checks may be required.

Required Qualifications, Skills & Competencies

• Ability to work early morning hours (6 AM start).
• Strong attention to cleanliness and detail.
• Physically fit for lifting, carrying, and standing for long periods.
• Good communication skills when interacting with teachers and staff.
• Ability to follow instructions and work with discipline and punctuality.

• No formal education required; basic literacy preferred.
• Experience in food packing, kitchen work, or distribution is an advantage.
• Must be willing to learn hygiene and safety procedures.