How to hire a pizza delivery

How to hire a pizza delivery, step by step

Here's a step-by-step pizza delivery hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a pizza delivery job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new pizza delivery
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a pizza delivery, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect pizza delivery also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents pizza delivery salaries for various positions.

   Type of Pizza Delivery	Description	Hourly rate
   Pizza Delivery	Delivery truck drivers and driver/sales workers pick up, transport, and drop off packages and small shipments within a local region or urban area. They drive trucks with a gross vehicle weight (GVW)—the combined weight of the vehicle, passengers, and cargo—of 26,000 pounds or less... Show more	$12-22
   Route Sales Person	A route salesperson specializes in securing sales targets while traveling to different areas to meet with clients. They are primarily responsible for devising strategies on selling products and services, making calls and answering correspondence, arranging meetings, conducting follow-up calls, and building rapport with customers to strengthen client base... Show more	$18-28
   Route Sales Representative	A route sales representative is responsible for offering goods and services to customers in a designated area. Route sales representatives work closely with the marketing team to develop effective sales strategies, create sales pitches, and release promotional offers to generate sales, increase revenues, and build the organization's profitability... Show more	$17-25

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Orders
   • GPS

   Responsibilities:

   • Maintain equipment - hand dollies, lifts, etc.
   • Deliver construction materials to job sites and customer storage facilities, no CDL require.
   • Unload and organize furniture deliveries, maintain warehouse cleanliness and order.
   • Maintain cleanliness of vehicle and report any maintenance problems to supervisor.
   • Represent the Dominos brand both inside the store, and at customers doorsteps.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your pizza delivery job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A pizza delivery can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, pizza deliveries' average salary in north carolina is 46% less than in hawaii.
   • Seniority. Entry-level pizza deliveries 43% less than senior-level pizza deliveries.
   • Certifications. A pizza delivery with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a pizza delivery's salary.

   Average pizza delivery salary

   $36,421yearly

   $17.51 hourly rate

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   Entry-level pizza delivery salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a pizza delivery job description

   A pizza delivery job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a pizza delivery job description:

   Pizza delivery job description example

   Job DescriptionDelivery Driver
   Why Work for Dominos/What We are Offering Our Great Team Members
   We are the number 1 pizza company in the world!
   Being number 1 means being busy. Being busy means more deliveries.
   More deliveries mean more money!
   Cash Paid Daily. Take your tips and mileage home in cash every time you work!!
   
   Driver job summary
   We're looking for a Pizza Delivery Driver who is energetic, personable and safe. You must enjoy meeting people and should be familiar with area nuances, such as back roads and traffic patterns. The Delivery Driver must be able to lift packages up to 25 pounds and have a clean driving record.
   
   Driver Responsibilities and Duties would include (but are not limited to):
   Use route navigation apps and knowledge of area to deliver pizzas to customers on time
   Interact with customers in a professional manner
   Work occasional evenings and weekends
   Drive in inclement weather, such as light snow
   Making consistent products within Dominos Pizza guidelines
   Delivering product by vehicle from the store to the customer in a safe and courteous manner
   Always maintain a professional appearance in compliance within the Domino's Pizza Grooming Standards.
   Driver Qualifications and Skills
   A clean driving record and the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record check. Safety is a priority for us and we want to make sure anyone we put on the road is a safe, responsible driver. You will also need access to a reliable vehicle that is insured.
   A fun and friendly person, who is comfortable talking to strangers.
   A team player who is punctual and has a positive attitude!
   You should have the ability to read a map and find your way around the delivery area.
   You are at least 18 years old.
   You must have a minimum of two (2) years driving history.
   Pass a Criminal Background check.
   What We are Offering Our Great Team Members (customize, if you offer vehicle state so)
   Cash Paid Daily. Take your tips and mileage home in cash every time you work!!
   Flexible Schedules. Full time, part-time, nights weekends; we can create a schedule that fits your needs.
   Food discounts.
   Advancement Opportunities including Assistant Manager, General Manager, Area Supervisor, Field Trainer, and Franchise Ownership.PandoLogic. Keywords: Pick Up and Delivery Driver, Location: Yelm, WA - 98597 , PL: 507473071

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5. Post your job

   To find pizza deliveries for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any pizza deliveries they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level pizza deliveries with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your pizza delivery job on Zippia to find and recruit pizza delivery candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit pizza deliveries, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new pizza delivery

   Once you've decided on a perfect pizza delivery candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new pizza delivery. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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