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From what I've heard, it's a really good job. Is that true? I heard that you make decent pay, but you also make tip, so it ends up paying pretty decently. But I might have that backwards. It might be like Uber or something where you don't make very much at all, and you're desperate for the tips.

For those who no longer are a delivery driver, why did you stop?

Also, for those who are a delivery driver or used to be, were you ever required to do other tasks? Like cleaning, making pizza or anything outside of the scope of delivering pizza?
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It was my second job wayyyyyy back.

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Local place, delivered, cooked, cleaned, waiter, depending on how busy we were

Yeah its pretty good. Could make 100-200 in tips on a Friday on deliveries in my area, but i suppose that depends on the location

IMO better than waiting at a normal restaurant, especially during covid dine-ins are nothing like they used to be

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Any job that requires you to use your car id recommend you stay away from. Too many miles will rack up and before you know it youre paying to fix your car. And they dont get paid much to begin with. I would do uber in a heartbeat if they provided company vehicles. Which they wont.

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Had a buddy in high school that swore it was the perfect job for a young dude.

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When I worked retail two of my coworkers dads worked as pizza delivery drivers and apparently they make good money.

I've been delivering pizza on and off since 2006 (about 5-6 years total, I took a few years off to go back to college, had some periods off unemployment and done other jobs).

pojr posted...

From what I've heard, it's a really good job. Is that true? I heard that you make decent pay, but you also make tip, so it ends up paying pretty decently. But I might have that backwards. It might be like Uber or something where you don't make very much at all, and you're desperate for the tips.

Depends on how busy your store is, how many drivers are working with you, and how well people tip. Most likely, you'll be making less than minimum wage when you're on a delivery, and minimum wage when your in the store. The tips will generally make up at least half of your income, and probably more. Stay away from stores in low income areas, you can get mugged. Usually they'll have places they don't deliver to, but its still a risk.

For those who no longer are a delivery driver, why did you stop?

Covid. i was working for pizza hut up until last march.

Also, for those who are a delivery driver or used to be, were you ever required to do other tasks? Like cleaning, making pizza or anything outside of the scope of delivering pizza?

Depends on your manager. Typically; stuff like operating the wing frier (at pizza hut), cutting pizzas as they come out, answering phones, doing dishes, cleaning the store, it varies by store and by chain somewhat, but there's usually some tasks that you have to do, unless its super busy. Usually the managers or a cook are the ones actually making pizzas.

I'd recommend being a closer if you can swing late hours because you get more consistent hours that way. The other drivers get sent home early if its slow.

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Never done it myself, but I have the utmost respect for the people who do and I always tip generously.
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Shit I used to be. That job will have you judging neighborhoods worse than any classist/racist/bigot/etc.

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PMarth2002 posted...

I've been delivering pizza on and off since 2006 (about 5-6 years total, I took a few years off to go back to college, had some periods off unemployment and done other jobs).

Depends on how busy your store is, how many drivers are working with you, and how well people tip. Most likely, you'll be making less than minimum wage when you're on a delivery, and minimum wage when your in the store. The tips will generally make up at least half of your income, and probably more. Stay away from stores in low income areas, you can get mugged. Usually they'll have places they don't deliver to, but its still a risk.

Covid. i was working for pizza hut up until last march.

Operating the wing frier (at pizza hut), cutting pizzas as they come out, answering phones, doing dishes, cleaning the store, it varies by store and by chain somewhat, but there's usually some tasks that you have to do, unless its super busy. Usually the managers or a cook are the ones actually making pizzas.

I'd recommend being a closer if you can swing late hours because you get more consistent hours that way. The other drivers get sent home early if its slow.

ALLLLLL this shit. When we weren't on the roads we were working fry, folding boxes, taking orders, etc. Drivers run the whole store.

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So long as your car is inexpensive to maintain, I used to deliver pizzas out of an old Saturn I got from my dad.

chairforceone posted...

So long as your car is inexpensive to maintain, I used to deliver pizzas out of an old Saturn I got from my dad.

And has good gas milage. Don't bother with a gas guzzler.

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I used to work as a driver at pizza hut. The pay was over all pretty good. You got tips, base pay, and mileage reimbursement. Downsides are you work late into the night. You never know when someone's going to try to rob you or try to pay you with counterfeit money.

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TerraSeeker posted...

I used to work as a driver at pizza hut. The pay was over all pretty good. You got tips, base pay, and mileage reimbursement. Downsides are you work late into the night. You never know when someone's going to try to rob you or try to pay you with counterfeit money.

You can work earlier shifts, but i wouldn't recommend opening. If you can swing a moderately busy lunch shift by yourself or with just one other driver, you can make some pretty good money. It really depends on the store though. Managers in my experience seem to prefer to overstaff and cut back as business slows. You really want just enough drivers so you don't get backed up (customers get pissed and start stiffing you, even if its not your fault) and you get to take doubles every time.

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I worked at a pizza place for 4 years but not as a driver.

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I worked for two pizza chains at separate times as a driver.

the first one I used my own car and the second one they provided a vehicle.

I made good tips, got to know some regulars, and enjoyed it very much (but I love driving so that's my bias)

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I did it for 3 years in my youth. It was a fairly upscale town so average tip was decent. The only downside is if you like sports it's not a job you'll enjoy. You're pretty much expected to deliver during big events like the Super Bowl and 1st weekend of March Madness.

As for side stuff you pretty much fold boxes and answer phones if waiting around.
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TerrifyingRei posted...

the first one I used my own car and the second one they provided a vehicle.

What restaurant was that for? I've heard of places that did this, but never worked for one.

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PMarth2002 posted...

What restaurant was that for? I've heard of places that did this, but never worked for one.

i'm trying to remember the name

think it was Me&Eds?

used Yellow VW beetles for delivery cars

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@pmarth2002

I'm going to sound like a lazy ass, but I don't think I'm going to bother applying as a pizza delivery driver if they are going to have me do other tasks besides that. Fuck that lol.
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I've never been hired specifically as a pizza driver, but when I used to work for Postmates I occasionally had to deliver pizzas. Does that count?

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Been a delivery driver for 15 years

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pojr posted...

@pmarth2002

I'm going to sound like a lazy ass, but I don't think I'm going to bother applying as a pizza delivery driver if they are going to have me do other tasks besides that. Fuck that lol.

oh yeah you don't just drive

you help with food prep, you help with cleaning, etc

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TerrifyingRei posted...

oh yeah you don't just drive

you help with food prep, you help with cleaning, etc

When I drove I only had to answer phones and fold boxes. Only the inside crew and closing drivers did the cleaning and food stuff, but closing drivers got a bit more hourly.
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pojr posted...

@pmarth2002

I'm going to sound like a lazy ass, but I don't think I'm going to bother applying as a pizza delivery driver if they are going to have me do other tasks besides that. Fuck that lol.

Apply anyway. It varies a lot by store and your manager, and usually if your busy, you won't be doing other tasks because there isn't really much time for it during a rush.

Believe me, its a really low stress job most of the time.

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PMarth2002 posted...

You can work earlier shifts, but i wouldn't recommend opening. If you can swing a moderately busy lunch shift by yourself or with just one other driver, you can make some pretty good money. It really depends on the store though. Managers in my experience seem to prefer to overstaff and cut back as business slows. You really want just enough drivers so you don't get backed up (customers get pissed and start stiffing you, even if its not your fault) and you get to take doubles every time.

I did work day shifts until my manager gave them to someone else who wanted them. He didn't even bother asking how I felt about it. Technically that's fine from his perspective, but considering your employee's mental well being is key to retention.

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voldothegr8 posted...

When I drove I only had to answer phones and fold boxes. Only the inside crew and closing drivers did the cleaning and food stuff, but closing drivers got a bit more hourly.

i worked fri nights. was busy enough with driving, but any downtime was chopping veggies or cleaning the floors.

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A friend of mine did back in college. He seemed pretty happy with it, actually. Chill job with decent pay for what he was doing.

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PMarth2002 posted...

Apply anyway. It varies a lot by store and your manager, and usually if your busy, you won't be doing other tasks because there isn't really much time for it during a rush.

Believe me, its a really low stress job most of the time.

you think so? what about the wear on your car? was that a concern?

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It's a good job if you're in school or need a 2nd job. Its usually 3-4 hours a day if you're not the closer or opener.

If you work in a busy city you can probably make hourly and about 40-100 bucks a day in tips. Thats what i averaged at least

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