Substitute Meal Delivery Driver

OCO•Mexico, NY

18d

About The Position

Ranking among Oswego County's top ten largest private employers, OCO carries out its mission to inspire partnerships and provide services that empower people, support communities, and change lives through more than 50 programs serving 15,000 people each year. OCO's Employee benefits include: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (available to Full-Time staff) Paid leave (sick leave, PTO, holidays, etc.) 403B Deferred Annuity Retirement Plan Term Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program JOB SUMMARY : Works as a team member of the food distribution component by ensuring prepared food reaches its final destination timely, accurately and according to policy. Acts as the daily point of contact with home delivered clients during meal drop offs. Carries out duties in accordance with State, Funder, and Agency policies and regulations.

Requirements

Must have knowledge of food service regulations including NYS DOH Safety and Sanitation Codes.
Must be able to apply the fundamentals of nutrition as they apply to the population of the program.
Must maintain confidentiality with regard to program and client information.
Must have good oral and written communication skills and be able to relate well with all ages.
Must have basic computer skills and be familiar with information technology (Smart Phones and tablets, and related equipment.)
Must work well in a team setting and be cooperative.
Must display good judgment, integrity and tact.
Must be able to regularly lift in excess of 35 lbs.
Must be flexible with duties and work schedule.
Must be organized.
Must maintain OCO Driving Certification for Agency and personal vehicles.
Must possess a High School Diploma or G.E.D.; and Six to twelve months related experience; or Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License with driving record within Agency policy.

Responsibilities

Verifies that the proper amount of meals have been provided for distribution according to prepared lists obtained on Smart Phone or tablet.
Places cold meals in proper chilling equipment (coolers with ice packs).
Places hot food containers in proper heating equipment (insulated containers).
Loads food into delivery vehicle.
Insures proper temperatures of hot and cold foods maintained throughout the entire distribution period.
Transports prepared foods and supplies to drop off points, congregate nutrition sites and homebound clients.
Trains volunteers on loading vans and delivering food.
Assists with monitoring volunteer workers during delivery; reports concerns to supervisor.
Follows dress and sanitation codes.
Reports any client related occurrences, incidents or concerns to appropriate Agency staff immediately; logs information reported on driver log; completes Agency incident report if applicable.
Completes Agency Vehicle Pre and Post Trip Inspection Form daily; informs Operations Leader of any concerns with vehicle maintenance or interior/exterior of vehicle.
Maintains gas records, van records and other reports as required.
Maintains internal and external cleanliness of delivery vehicle.
Assists with scheduling routine and non-routine vehicle maintenance.
Performs other related duties as needed and assists with occasional special events as requested.
Uses computer for basic purposes such as reading Agency information/e-mail, annual In Service Solutions required trainings and filling out basic forms
Responsible for the security of Agency owned distribution technology (Smart Phone, tablets and related equipment.)
Operates agency vehicles safely in accordance with agency and New York State guidelines.
Works within policies, procedures and program regulations.