Meal Delivery Coordinator

Quapaw Nation Careers•Quapaw, OK

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The coordinator is responsible for overseeing the delivery routes and ensuring there is adequate personnel to perform these duties on a weekly basis. The primary duties and responsibilities include delivering meals using a tribal vehicle, assisting with the daily meal preparation, salad bar setting, beverage preparation, setting up and cleaning tables, clean-up after meals, packaging, transporting individuals to and from the meal site, and housekeeping inside and outside the building, as well as other areas. This position will also serve as a backup cook when needed.

Requirements

Must have a valid driver's license and be able to meet the minimum insurance requirements of the Quapaw Nation's Motor Vehicle Policy.
The incumbent must possess good reading and writing skills.
Proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
Must possess and maintain skills necessary to safely and efficiently operate the equipment and machines used in the course of work, including, but not limited to, oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer, and chefs’ knives.
Must be able to use tactful, appropriate communication in sensitive and/or emotional situations.
The incumbent must comply with the requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance, uniform and dress codes, including personal hygiene and other work-related issues.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Must have a Food Handler's Card (or be willing to obtain one).
The incumbent must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods, as well as regularly reach above the shoulders.
They must also be able to bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push, pull, and lift up to 70 pounds without experiencing physical discomfort or pain.
Excellent eyesight - with or without vision correction - is mandatory.
Must be able to respond to calls on short notice and to travel occasionally for attendance of seminars, lectures, etc.

Nice To Haves

Related experience in planning and preparing large quantities of food, knowledge of nutritional practices and food-handling methods, and the ability to serve flavorful and attractive meals, as well as good communication skills, are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Packing meals for delivery routes for home-bound individuals.
Coordinate and deliver meals along said designated routes.
Coordinate the route for delivering meals for both the large and small routes.
Assisting with salad bar when necessary.
Fill the ice dispenser daily.
Clean the ice dispenser weekly.
Make coffee, tea, Kool-Aid, or lemonade.
Clean the drink dispenser daily and wipe down tables after Lunch has been served.
Sweep and mop floors daily.
Put away stock, sweep, & mop the pantry floor.
Comply with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards.
Observe proper food preparation and handling techniques to ensure food safety.
Store food properly and safely, marking the date on items.
Put up groceries, rotate stock, and clean the pantry.
Organized frozen dinners in the little walk-in.
Report necessary equipment repair and maintenance needs to the program director.
Prepare all food served correctly, following standard recipes and special diet orders.
Plan food production to coordinate with meal serving hours, ensuring the excellence, quality, temperature, and appearance of the food are preserved.
Keep work area neat and clean at all times; clean and maintain equipment used in food preparation.
All other duties as assigned.
Must have a valid driver's license and be able to meet the minimum insurance requirements of the Quapaw Nation's Motor Vehicle Policy
Perform tasks that are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job but which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances.
Prepare and serve food for special functions as assigned.
Promote positive public relations with patrons, family members, and guests.
Assist with the preparation of monthly and annual reports as needed.
Resolve problems with vendors and perform simple equipment maintenance.
May attend professional meetings and pertinent workshops and serve on organization-wide and professional committees.