What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver - Meals position at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago?
Essential Functions of the position are detailed below and include any physical requirements below that.
- Ensures effective and efficient delivery of meals to clients / sites assigned to the Home Delivered Meals program. Conducts well-being checks on seniors when delivering meals and reports any changes in seniors' physical or mental status to the Nutrition Site Coordinator or the Nutrition Program Director immediately.
- Adheres to scheduled routes and times of delivery ensuring all meals are handled and delivered in accordance with agency / programmatic policies and procedures, professional standards, and external requirements of all relevant regulatory, licensing, or accrediting bodies.
- Operates the vehicle safely, including but not limited to checking fuel level, lights, obeying traffic laws, and not allowing unauthorized riders and will report any, but not limited to, problems, malfunctions, and / or accidents in a timely manner.
- Assists coworkers and kitchen staff with the loading / unloading of meals to the delivery vehicles according to route requirements. Assists the food service worker in any of their responsibilities if requested.
PLEASE NOTE : Essential functions include all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
X Kneel and move from sitting, bending, kneeling, or standing multiple times a day
X Push and pull objects up to 50 pounds
Climb up and down 3 or more flights of stairs at a time
X Lift up to 50 pounds
X Additional Requirements : Ability to work in inclement weather
Other Requirements Comply with program and / or Agency requirements related to (check all that apply).
X Background check, including any program specific requirements.
Physical examination
TB Testing
X Drug Testing
Driver's License and reliable transportation
X Agency-specified automobile insurance
Additional Requirements :
Immediate Supervisor : Program Manager
Directly Supervises : N / A
Indirectly Supervises : N / A
Education and Experience Requirements :
Relevant Education :
Preferred : Associate Degree
Minimum : High School / GED
Relevant Experience :
Preferred : 1-2 Years
Minimum : 1-2 Years
Certification / Licensure :
Preferred : N / A
Minimum : N / A
