Driver Meals

JOB PURPOSE

Under the direct supervision of the Nutrition Program Transportation Supervisor, the Driver (Meals) is responsible for the loading, transportation and delivery of all food and non-food supplies for OLDS Nutrition Programming.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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Drives meals to individual clients and bulk meals to other community sites.

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Adheres strictly to safe driving practices at all times. In the event of an accident, follows accident reporting procedures.

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Demonstrates knowledge of established departmental policies and procedures, objectives and quality assurance program and safety as well as the Department of Public Health standards on a consistent basis.

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Assists the kitchen in the packaging of the food when determined necessary by department leadership.

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Assures that all food and nonfood items in the amount specified on the daily delivery slip are loaded and delivered to each meal site and to each home delivered meal recipient according to the established Nutrition Program policies and procedures in a timely manner and a consistent basis.

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Observes all established delivery procedures and takes steps to maintain acceptable temperatures for all food items while delivering meals.

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Adheres to established donation box policy and procedures for congregate and HDM program on a consistent basis.

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Reports any changes in HDM’s clients’ health or living situation to Social Services Coordinator immediately.

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Participates as food service team member in a daily cleaning schedule and the observance of public health standards on a consistent basis. Maintains cleanliness of the interior and exterior of Nutrition Program vehicles, complete daily vehicle checklist and reports problems to the Food Service Coordinator in a timely manner. Reports any accidental damage done to the vehicle immediately. Delivers reports and other correspondence to and from Nutrition meal site to Central Kitchen to the appropriate staff member on a daily basis.

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Attends nutrition department meetings on a consistent basis.

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Maintains current training and compliance with all HIPAA regulations.

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Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

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Ability to follow oral and written instructions and established procedures

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Ability to read maps or use GPS navigation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

H.S. Diploma

or equivalent

Minimum of one year

Professional driving or food service experience

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Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Cantonese)

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Experience working with seniors

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DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State

California State Driver's License & maintain safe driving record

Upon Hire