DRIVER - NUTRITION SERVICES

Career Opportunities with Neighborhood House Association

About NHA:

The Neighborhood House Association is a non-profit organization. Head Start positions are funded in whole or in part by money provided through the State and Federal Government. Additionally, some Social Service Program positions may be funded in whole or in part through grant funds. Because positions and salaries may be funded through grants, and State and Federal funds ongoing employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of these funds.

Our EEO Policy:

Neighborhood House Association is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. To read more about this, view the EEO is the Law poster and this EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.

Benefits:

Eligible employees receive the following benefits:

• 15 Holidays Days
• 401(K) Retirement 6% Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement up $2,500
• 2 Personal Days
• Group Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Agency-Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Live Well Program
• 4 Paid Days Annual Bereavement (Note Total of 5 days of bereavement leave per loss)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSAs)
• Voluntary Benefits: Life and AD&D Accident, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

**Medical and dental benefits are provided to regular employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week.**

POSITION PURPOSE:

Under the supervision of the Nutrition Services Operations Manager, the Nutrition Services Delivery Driver drives a large delivery vehicle, deliver prepared hot and cold food, supplies, milk, and equipment to child development centers, seniors attending care centers, and similar sites to meet meal pattern guidelines established by the USDA and contract guidelines. Although this position exercises some independent judgment within reason, the Nutrition Services Delivery Driver refers to supervisor for matters related to: major concerns regarding milk, food, or supply deliveries; requests from clients, decisions that might have budgetary impacts; and identified irregularities and inconsistencies that happen at the site level.

This position serves as a representative of Nutrition Services during each food delivery, making it essential for the Delivery Driver to consistently demonstrate exceptional customer service to all clients. This role requires a strong understanding of departmental operations and effective communication when interacting with clients. Additionally, this position supports all aspects of foodservice operations, including providing hands-on assistance to the Culinary staff as needed.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

The duties listed below are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Drive a delivery truck on a regular, prearranged schedule and route between kitchen and delivery/pick-up sites while ensuring deliveries are made timely and within departmental guidelines;
• Load food containers into transport carts in compliance with food safety standards and ensure accuracy according to Transport Records;
• Load and offload supplies, materials, food transport carts, and milk cases and make deliveries to specified food service locations;
• Place food in designated areas of kitchens, following safe food storage guidelines;
• Measure temperature of hot and cold food and take corrective action as needed to ensure meals are left in a safe and sanitary manner at food service locations;
• Obtain signed receipt or Transport Record of meal, supply, and/or milk delivery signatures at point of delivery;
• Assist in the upkeep at and around the Nutrition Services facility, to include but not limited to daily cleanup and organization, loading and unloading pallets of food, supplies, and/or milk and/or special projects;
• Prepare and maintain vehicle records and other audit-ready documents;
• Maintain cleanliness of delivery vehicle and food transportation carts daily;
• Maintain weekly contact with the Operations Manager for vehicle maintenance and deliver vehicles to repair shop as needed;
• May make routine or emergency repairs, maintenance, or adjustments on vehicle when necessary;
• Conduct daily vehicle pre-trip inspection. Ensure vehicle is ready and safe to drive before departing on delivery route;
• Participate in catered and/or special events, to include delivery of foods, supplies, setup and breakdown, and other duties relating to the event;
• Perform related duties as assigned.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations governing food safety and sanitation;
• Warehouse practices and procedures;
• Stock and inventory control procedures, including requisitioning, receiving, storing, issuing and delivering goods;
• Recordkeeping and filing systems;
• Operation of standard warehouse and delivery equipment, including pallet jacks and dollies;
• Safe work practices applicable to operation of delivery vehicles, equipment, and working in a kitchen.

Ability to:

• Read, write, speak, understand, and communicate effectively in the English language;
• Operate a high cube truck or large delivery vehicle;
• Learn delivery routes and locations;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
• Meet schedules and timelines;
• Make independent decisions and judgments in the field without direct supervision when pertaining to the delivery schedule, rotating stock, and deciding on the appropriate time to take scheduled breaks and fuel stops;
• Conduct mathematical calculations throughout the day to ensure the food, milk, and/or supply delivery is exact and that the daily total delivery is correct;
• Ensure documents used to produce the claim for reimbursement and invoices to clients (such as Transport Records, supply receipts, catered meal receipts, etc.) are auditable and accurate;
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals;
• Write routine reports and correspondences;
• Provide excellent customer service.

Training & Experience:

Must have at least two years of experience as a delivery driver and knowledge of San Diego County geographical area. Drivers will be evaluated by NHA's insurance provider and may be excluded from the auto policy if they meet any of the following criteria:

• More than two moving violations and/or accidents (or a combination of the two) within the past three years
• A major violation(s) during the past 5 years. They include (but are not limited to):
• Driving while intoxicated or under the influence (DWI/DUI/OWI/OUI)
• Leaving the scene of an accident (hit and run)
• Careless or reckless driving
• Manslaughter/homicide or assault through use of a motor vehicle
• Fleeing/eluding a police officer
• Commission of a felony
• More than 3 vehicle related suspensions/reinstatements over a three-year period. Count these separately from the other violations.
• Drivers who currently have a suspended, expired or revoked license.
• Any other violation acknowledged by the insurance carrier.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute weekly servings per container and case.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding and emotional maturity to carry out instruct