Central Kitchen - Driver

Volunteers of America Northern California & Northern Nevada•Sacramento, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Driver supports VOA Northern California & Northern Nevada’s Central Kitchen team in downtown Sacramento, California. The Central Kitchen prepares, packages, and delivers more than 1,000 meals each day to seniors, veterans, families, and shelter residents. This is a temporary position, and driving a company vehicle makes up approximately 90% of the work. The schedule requires flexibility to work irregular hours based on staffing needs, including evenings, weekends, and some holidays. The Driver ensures safe, timely meal deliveries and provides compassionate, professional service to program participants and team members. The role also includes picking up dishes and supplies, unloading and stocking deliveries, collecting donations, maintaining vehicles and records, and helping with kitchen cleaning as needed. Work must follow organizational standards for safety, sanitation, and service. The pay range is $25.46 per hour.

Requirements

A valid California driver’s license and ability to meet the organization’s insurance carrier guidelines.
Ability to communicate and understand oral and written instructions.
Ability to provide services to clients without ethnic or social prejudice.
Knowledge of kitchen sanitation and safety practices for operating, cleaning, and caring for utensils, equipment, and work areas.
Understanding of pre-trip vehicle inspections, general vehicle maintenance, and recordkeeping.
Ability to drive safely and deliver on schedule.
CPR and First Aid training within 90 days of employment, with recertification as necessary, and annual T.B. testing.
Teamwork skills.
Oral and written communication skills.
Ability to assist other people.
Punctuality and reliability.
Organizational skills.
Analytical and decision-making ability.
Ability to regularly lift and move 50-pound items and lift and move items weighing up to 75 pounds.
Ability to safely load and unload large food containers from a vehicle.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and sit frequently; climb stairs as needed; and kneel occasionally.

Nice To Haves

One year of driving and delivery experience.
One year of related kitchen experience.
General knowledge of issues and challenges unique to homelessness, substance abuse, young adults, minorities, and people with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Deliver meals to designated programs safely and on schedule.
Pick up dishes, supplies, and other items from program sites.
Perform pre-trip vehicle safety checks and complete maintenance logs.
Keep company vehicles clean and presentable.
Unload and stock weekly deliveries.
Pick up weekly and monthly donations.
Follow safe and sanitary food-handling and preparation practices.
Follow appropriate safety procedures when using kitchen equipment.
Protect supplies while pulling orders and delivering them to program sites.
Report vehicle maintenance issues to the Kitchen Manager and, when needed and approved, take vehicles to designated repair shops.
Assist with cleaning dishes, pots, kitchen equipment, floors, and walls in the kitchen, storeroom, and dining area when needed.
Document and report variations in food preparation and meal delivery.
Maintain accurate vehicle maintenance and upkeep logs, records, safety logs, and incident reports.
Help monitor program equipment and supply inventory and take action to replace or restock items as needed.
Notify management of potential workflow problems and resource needs.
Follow staffing schedules to support safe staffing coverage and program objectives.
Communicate with service providers and external representatives as required.
Continually develop technical and interpersonal skills; attend staff meetings, assigned training, and seminars; and complete required certifications.