Part-Time Food Rescue Driver

NY Common Pantry•New York, NY

2h•$21

About The Position

New York Common Pantry is one of the city’s largest food pantries, providing food assistance, case management services, senior food provision, nutrition education, and hygiene services. We are a dynamic, mission-driven organization, experiencing rapid growth and expansion at this time. NYCP is a poverty-fighting organization that reduces hunger and promotes dignity, health, and self-sufficiency by using a holistic approach to reach over 122,000 distinct people -- over 729,000 visitors each year. Last year, we served over 11 million meals. Through an array of programs that we offer, we look to establish long-term stability for those we serve. The Part-Time Food Rescue Driver coordinates and conducts pick-ups of donated food and other items for NYCP's food pantry and hot meal programs. The Part-Time Food Rescue Driver also provides transportation for special events, participates in food drives, and provides program support for the pantry and meal programs to distribute food to individuals and families in need. The Part-Time Food Rescue Driver will report to the Food Sourcing Manager at the 8 East 109th, New York, NY 10029 location. The schedule for this position is Wednesday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., with occasional extra hours on weekends and during busy periods of the year based on the needs of the Food Rescue program. This is a part-time, non-exempt position scheduled for 28 hours per week.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or the equivalent is required.
A valid license in the province or territory of intended employment and a clean driving record are required.
Commitment to helping the communities in need and NYCP’s work and mission.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds is required.
Experience driving a box truck, Sprinter 3500, or similarly extended cargo van is required.
Experience using hand trucks and pallet jacks is required.
Availability to work evenings and weekends is essential.
Meet Deadlines in a timely manner despite traffic or route changes.
Solve Problems that may arise on the job such as traffic or route changes.
Comfortable working with diverse populations.
Multi-task and work in a highly trafficked area.
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
Travel between multiple job locations.

Nice To Haves

Experience using a forklift is preferred.
Certification in Food Safety by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is preferred.

Responsibilities

Pick up prepared food, fresh produce, and other grocery items from corporate partners, schools, and religious organizations, including cafeterias, restaurants, grocery retailers, and wholesale distributors.
Receive and carry out daily and ongoing pick-up and drop-off driving assignments through email or through an electronic donation system, using agency smartphones or tablets.
Conduct weekly pick-up of donations from partners using a box truck or similar vehicle.
Use hand trucks, pallet jacks, and other light machinery to carry out loading and unloading.
Provide proactive communication through calls, texts, and emails and give updates about pick-up dates and times to donors to ensure pick-ups/drop-offs go smoothly.
Provide excellent customer service and donor management and engagement to ensure repeated donations for the pantry and hot meals program.
Properly weigh, date, and transport all food donations according to NYC food handling standards.
Unload and appropriately store all food donation items within NY Common Pantry food storage areas.
Maintain a temperature log for ready-to-eat food to ensure safe temperatures are maintained during transport.
Complete donation tracking forms with accurate weight, date, item description, and donor information.
Regularly log and submit donation tracking information to the Food Procurement Coordinator and enter it into electronic third-party donor systems.
Ensure that donated food is in acceptable condition for re-use.
Maintain relationships with front-line employees of companies donating food and promote NY Common Pantry to food donors.
Guide volunteers assisting with deliveries and storage.
Other Responsibilities as assigned.