DRIVER NUTRTION SERVICES

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 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 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 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 & 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 NHAs 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 yearsA 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 drivingManslaughter/homicide or assault through use of a motor vehicleFleeing/eluding a police officerCommission of a felonyMore 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 other violation acknowledged by the insurance 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 Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding and emotional maturity to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form; and the ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized CERTIFICATES & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:A valid California Class C Drivers License and a clean DMV (H6) drivers report will be required at the time of appointment. Must have at least a Food Handlers Card or a ServSafe Certification (or similar certification). Must meet and maintain state law and county licensing requirements regarding employment in a childcare center (fingerprints TB physical immunizations). PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:Physical Demands:While performing duties of this job the employee is frequently required to drive a vehicle sit stand and walk bend climb reach with hands and arms above the shoulders and horizontally to retrieve supplies materials and/or equipment use hands to finger handle feel or operate objects tools or controls. The employee is frequently required to kneel stoop bend climb or balance and lift move and transport up to 75 Demands:The employee is required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data use math and mathematical reasoning; learn and apply new information; perform highly detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks with frequent interruptions; meet intensive and changing deadlines and interact with officials staff and the ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee regularly works in an inside and outside environment where noise can vary from quiet to loud; working inside and outside the central kitchen facility and food service locations; driving a vehicle to conduct work in various weather and traffic conditions.