Driver/Nutrition Specialist

Silver Key Senior Services•Colorado Springs, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a mission-driven team providing nutritious meals and supportive services to older adults in our community. The Driver/Nutrition Specialist plays a vital role in ensuring meals are delivered safely, respectfully, and on time. This position primarily focuses on driving and delivery while supporting kitchen operations, food safety, and dining sites as needed. All Nutrition Specialists are cross-trained, but delivery is the main function of this role.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Valid driver's license and clean driving record
Ability to lift 40–50 lbs
Reliable, safety-focused, and independent worker
Ability to pass insurability standards
Must pass drug test and background check prior to hire and periodically during employment as determined by organization standards as well as State and Federal contracting requirements
Colorado driver's license with a safe driving record is required.
Must submit to MVR checks semi-annually
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Colorado Driver's License required.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
Must be able to push and maneuver wheelchairs carrying up to 300 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Food service or delivery experience preferred
ServSafe certification preferred or willingness to obtain
One or more months of transportation experience preferred.
Experience working with Senior Citizens preferred.
Experience handling money, such as donations, is preferred.
Excellent interpersonal and human relations skills.
Ability to function in a fast moving and constantly changing environment.
Strong computer skills including use of web browsers and the internet.
$1 dollar increase for bilingual individuals (Spanish, German, Korean).
ServSafe Certification preferred or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

Safely deliver meals to community dining sites
Load and unload meal carriers and supplies
Maintain accurate delivery logs and temperature records
Operate and inspect assigned vehicles
Support food prep, sanitation, inventory, and site operations
Provide friendly, respectful service to participants and volunteers
Regularly interacting and engaging with volunteers, showing appreciation for their efforts and occasionally providing guidance.
Drive on behalf of Silver Key Senior Services.
Maintain a current, valid Colorado Driver's License.
Maintain the state issued minimum automotive liability insurance coverage.
Observe and obey all federal, state, and local traffic laws.
Responsible for the proper function and maintenance of any Silver Key vehicles used in performing assigned duties.