Meals On Wheels Aide

Henry County Government • 1050 Florence McGarity Blvd McDonough, GA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to prepare, package, and deliver meals to program participants. This role involves preparing and packaging meals, ensuring they are at appropriate temperatures, delivering them to designated locations and individuals, and maintaining daily records. The position also includes maintaining food storage and preparation areas, operating and maintaining a County delivery vehicle, processing documentation, and using a personal computer for various tasks. Communication with supervisors, employees, clients, and the public is essential, along with performing other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Requires a High School diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.
• Must possess and maintain basic first aid and CPR certifications.
• Knowledge of local government operations, food services related programs, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar programs.
• Skill in the use of equipment and applications related to the essential functions of the job.
• Skill in effective communication, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• Ability to get along with others, and work effectively with the public and co-workers.
• Ability to multi-task and work within deadlines.
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and accounting purposes.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to operate a copying machine.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and packages meals; places hot food items into individual service trays; secures lids to serving trays manually or with a crimping machine; counts, sorts, and packs hot meals and cold food items into cooler for each delivery route; and loads coolers into vehicle for delivery.
• Reviews delivery sheet; determines and drives route; delivers coolers and meals to designated locations and individuals; ensures meals and cold food items remain at temperatures in compliance with food safety standards; accounts for meals delivered and not delivered in accordance with program guidelines; advises appropriate staff of undelivered meals or concerns regarding client well-being; and maintains daily records.
• Cleans and stores coolers; organizes, cleans, and maintains the food storage and preparation surfaces and areas; and ensures activities comply with food safety and program rules, regulations, and standards.
• Cleans, fuels, and schedules preventative maintenance and repairs for assigned vehicle; and prepares and maintains fueling and mileage records of vehicles as required.
• Receives and reviews various documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards, or retains as appropriate; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.
• Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.
• Communicates with supervisor, other County employees, clients, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED