School Meal Delivery Worker
きゅうしょくはいそういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that safely and reliably delivers cooked school meals to schools and facilities along designated routes.
Description
School meal delivery workers are specialists in route delivery who deliver meals prepared at school lunch centers to schools, nurseries, elderly facilities, and others on strict schedules. In addition to driving vehicles, they handle loading and unloading cargo, temperature control, hygiene management, handovers at delivery points, and creating delivery records. Vehicle inspections, simple maintenance, and responses to traffic conditions are also required, with emphasis on stable and accurate service provision.
Future Outlook
Although affected by declining birthrates and the number of facilities, stable demand is expected to continue. In the future, changes in job content are anticipated due to efficiency improvements and the spread of automated delivery technologies.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / Meticulous / Punctual / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Early Morning and Late Night Shifts / Fixed Route / Overtime Possible / Part-time Available / Shift Work
Career Path
Delivery Staff → Team Leader → Delivery Center Manager → Logistics Manager
Required Skills
Basic Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Knowledge / Cargo Handling / Route Driving / Temperature Control / Time Management
Recommended Skills
Forklift Operation Training / Hygiene Management / Map Reading
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accurate delivery destinations and quantity management are essential. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical strength is required for long hours of driving and loading/unloading work. |
| Planning & Organization | Important for delivery schedule management and efficient delivery planning. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because routes are fixed and advanced analysis is minimal. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because new idea generation is not particularly required. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because acquisition of specialized knowledge is limited. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there is almost no complex calculation work. |
Related Qualifications
- Standard Driver's License
Aliases
- School Meal Delivery Person
Related Jobs
- Bento Delivery Person
- Home Delivery Driver
- Logistics Staff
- Route Delivery Driver