ADRC Nutrition Driver - Casual (Wausau)

County of Marathon•Wausau, WI

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Nutrition Driver is a casual, fill-in, part-time position supporting the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Central Wisconsin’s senior nutrition program. The employee operates a catering vehicle to deliver meals to homebound older adults throughout Marathon County, transports food and supplies between caterers, meal sites, and the office, and assists with packaging Meals on Wheels deliveries. The position works as needed to cover absences such as sick leave and vacation. Typical hours are 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, although start and end times may vary. The role requires safe food handling, accurate program documentation, vehicle inspections and upkeep, communication with staff and customers, and dependable attendance. The position is not eligible for benefits.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
Valid driver's license and a driving record that meets County standards.
Ability to lift 40 pounds and transport items using a cart.
Ability to meet the physical demands of transporting Meals on Wheels deliveries.
Ability to obtain and read online maps of geographic service areas.
Ability to learn safe catering-vehicle operation and safe food handling.
Ability to maintain participant confidentiality.
Ability to plan and organize work, exercise independent judgment and initiative, adapt to operational changes, and solve problems.
Ability to cooperate and communicate effectively with coworkers, volunteers, customers, community partners, and varied groups and individuals, in person, by phone, and in writing.
Ability to interact courteously and tactfully with senior citizens, including frail or chronically ill older adults, family members, and caregivers.
Ability to complete records promptly and accurately.
Ability to contribute to a positive work culture focused on customer service and teamwork.

Nice To Haves

Some paid delivery experience is preferred.
Food service experience is desirable.
Knowledge of programs and services available to older adults and people with disabilities through the Aging and Disability Resource Center.
Knowledge of geographic locations and demographic patterns within the service area.
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures for a highly susceptible population.
Skill in applying good hygiene and food safety procedures.

Responsibilities

Drive a catering vehicle on designated routes and deliver meals to homebound older adults within the service area.
Assist with packaging meals and load packaged meals into the vehicle.
Transport food and supplies between the caterer, meal sites, and the office.
Follow food safety and sanitation procedures; maintain appropriate vehicle compartment and meal temperatures, cleanliness, and temperature logs.
Maintain daily operations, cleanliness, and food safety standards for senior nutrition program services.
Prepare accurate participant service documents and other required program data.
Perform pre-trip vehicle inspections, complete safety checklists, maintain vehicle and maintenance logs, clean the vehicle, report mechanical problems, and arrange maintenance or repairs.
Review locations of new customers and recommend route placement; collaborate with nutrition and clerical staff to improve route efficiency.
Work with Nutrition Program leadership and partners to recommend service improvements.
Communicate with clerical staff about meal and supply orders and customer well-checks.
Report service changes, problems, unusual circumstances, and improvement opportunities to the supervisor, and recommend solutions.
Communicate observable changes in customers’ health and safety to appropriate ADRC-CW staff and refer concerns as needed.
Provide backup coverage for senior nutrition program services.
Attend meetings and training sessions as scheduled.
Develop solutions to work issues that benefit customers.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance and work extra hours as required.
Use basic technology tools, including email.
May assist with in-home visits to reassess program eligibility.
Follow the County and department mission, values, plans, and priorities; perform related work as required.