ADRC Nutrition Driver - WI Rapids

County of Marathon•Wisconsin Rapids, WI

11h•$18•Onsite

About The Position

This position is a job share position. The nutrition driver will partner with a co-worker to provide team coverage two to three days per week, Mondays through Fridays. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (some days may finish work sooner). The nutrition driver will work from the Centralia Center Senior Dining Site in Wisconsin Rapids and will transport pans of food from caterer to Senior Dining locations, and deliver meals on a delivery route to customer homes. This position may occasionally fill in at senior dining sites as needed. Employee will work closely with agency partners, co-workers, volunteers, and the public, requiring effective communication skills.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent required.
Must have a driver's license and a driving record that meets County standards.
Ability to lift 40 pounds and transport with use of a cart.
Knowledge of programs and services available to elderly and disabled through the Aging & Disability Resource Center.
Knowledge of geographic locations within service area--residents, housing, demographic patterns, etc.
Knowledge of sanitation inspection procedures and requirements.
Skill in utilizing good hygiene and food safety procedures.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of participants and other areas of employment.
Ability to train volunteers.
Skill in planning and organizing work effectively.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative.
Ability to be flexible and demonstrate a positive attitude about problem solving and implementing operational changes.
Ability to relate well and cooperate with co-workers, volunteers, customers, and community partners.
Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with senior citizens, including the frail and chronically ill elderly, family members, and caregivers.
Skill in completing records promptly and accurately.
Ability to cooperate with people and communicate effectively in person, by phone, and in writing with a variety of groups and individuals.
Understands the County's and department's mission, core values, plans, and priorities for the future.
Ability to contribute to a positive work culture that fosters excellent customer service and teamwork.

Nice To Haves

Experience in food service is desirable.

Responsibilities

Maintains daily operations, cleanliness, and standards for food safety for nutrition program services.
Collaborates with ADRC-CW Nutrition Team and caterer to transport bulk pans of food to various Senior Dining locations.
Assures bulk food and meal temperatures are maintained according to safe food handling standards.
Follows food safety and sanitation procedures including appropriate handwashing and calibrating thermometers.
Maintains temperature logs for food and holding equipment.
Coordinates temperature testing procedures to assure food safety.
Reads menus to determine appropriate serving sizes and appropriate foods for specialized diets; monitors quality and quantity of food.
Assists with volunteer recruitment, training, and scheduling efforts for nutrition services.
Prepares participant service documents and other data as part of the reporting requirements of the nutrition program.
Works closely with the Nutrition Program leadership and other partners as appropriate to recommend new or improved models for service improvements.
Communicates with support services team regarding meal and supply orders, and provides backup as needed.
Uses basic technology tools on a daily basis using an ADRC-CW-issued device. This includes email, virtual meetings, Workday time log, etc.
Alerts supervisor to changes in service, problems, unusual circumstances, and/or areas needing improvement.
Formulates and makes recommendations to address issues/concerns.
Refers specific concerns about consumers to supervisor or other ADRC-CW staff as needed.
Attends meetings and training sessions as scheduled by the Nutrition Program leadership staff, including monthly virtual team meeting and two in-person trainings/meetings with all staff.
Develops solutions to work issues that add value for our customers.
Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
Works extra hours as required.
Performs related work as required.
Understands the County's and department's mission, core values/trauma informed care principles, plans, and priorities for the future.
Performs related work as required.