DRIVER - NUTRTION SERVICES

Neighborhood House Association•San Diego, CA

10d•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Nutrition Services Delivery Driver, under the supervision of the Nutrition Services Operations Manager, drives a large delivery vehicle to transport prepared hot and cold food, supplies, milk, and equipment to child development centers, care centers serving seniors, and similar sites. The role supports compliance with USDA meal-pattern guidelines and contract requirements. The driver uses independent judgment within reasonable limits and refers major delivery concerns, client requests with potential budget impacts, and site-level irregularities to the supervisor. The driver represents Nutrition Services during deliveries and is expected to provide exceptional customer service and communicate effectively with clients. The position also supports foodservice operations, including hands-on assistance to Culinary staff as needed. The role includes delivery preparation and documentation, vehicle and cart cleanliness and maintenance, facility upkeep, and participation in catered and special events. Neighborhood House Association is a nonprofit organization. Some positions and salaries may be funded by grants or state and federal funds, and continued employment may depend on continued receipt of those funds. Medical and dental benefits are provided to regular employees working at least 30 hours per week.

Requirements

At least two years of experience as a delivery driver.
Knowledge of the San Diego County geographical area.
Valid California Class C Driver’s License and a clean DMV H6 driver’s report at the time of appointment.
At least a Food Handler’s Card or ServSafe Certification, or similar certification.
Must meet and maintain state and county licensing requirements for employment in a childcare center, including fingerprints, TB screening, physical examination, and immunizations.
Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal food-safety and sanitation laws and regulations.
Knowledge of warehouse practices and procedures; stock and inventory control, including requisitioning, receiving, storing, issuing, and delivering goods; recordkeeping and filing systems; standard warehouse and delivery equipment; and safe work practices for vehicles, equipment, and kitchen work.
Ability to communicate effectively in English; operate a high-cube truck or large delivery vehicle; learn routes and locations; maintain effective working relationships; and meet schedules and timelines.
Ability to make independent field decisions about delivery schedules, stock rotation, scheduled breaks, and fuel stops.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations to verify food, milk, and supply deliveries and daily totals, and to calculate weekly servings per container and case.
Ability to ensure Transport Records, supply receipts, catered-meal receipts, and other documents used for reimbursement claims and client invoices are accurate and auditable.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and provide excellent customer service.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense and emotional maturity to written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and resolve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Drivers may be excluded from the NHA auto policy if they have more than two moving violations and/or accidents (or a combination) in the past three years; a major violation in the past five years; more than three vehicle-related suspensions or reinstatements in three years; a currently suspended, expired, or revoked license; or another violation acknowledged by the insurance carrier. Major violations include, among others, DUI/DWI/OWI/OUI, hit and run, careless or reckless driving, motor-vehicle manslaughter/homicide or assault, fleeing or eluding police, and commission of a felony.

Responsibilities

Drive a delivery truck along regular, prearranged routes between the kitchen and delivery or pickup sites, making timely deliveries within departmental guidelines.
Load food containers into transport carts in compliance with food-safety standards and verify accuracy against Transport Records.
Load and offload supplies, materials, food transport carts, and milk cases, and deliver them to specified food-service locations.
Place food in designated kitchen areas according to safe food-storage guidelines.
Measure hot and cold food temperatures and take corrective action as needed to ensure food is left safely and sanitarily.
Obtain signed receipts or Transport Records at delivery locations for meals, supplies, and milk.
Help maintain and clean the Nutrition Services facility, including organizing, loading and unloading pallets, and completing special projects.
Prepare and maintain vehicle records and other audit-ready documents.
Clean the delivery vehicle and food-transportation carts daily.
Maintain weekly contact with the Operations Manager regarding vehicle maintenance and take vehicles to repair shops as needed.
Make routine or emergency vehicle repairs, maintenance, or adjustments when necessary.
Conduct daily pre-trip vehicle inspections and ensure the vehicle is ready and safe before leaving on a route.
Participate in catered and special events, including food and supply delivery, setup, breakdown, and related duties.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

15 paid holidays
401(k) retirement plan with 6% employer match
Paid vacation and sick leave
Tuition reimbursement up to $2,500
Two personal days
Group medical, dental, and vision insurance
Agency-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Live Well Program
Four paid annual bereavement days, with a total of five days per loss
Health and dependent-care flexible spending accounts
Voluntary life and AD&D, accident, short-term disability, and critical illness insurance
Free Employee Assistance Program