Meals on Wheels Driver - Melrose Park, il

JOB TITLE:* Home Delivered Meals Driver – Meal Transport Vehicles

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP: Reports to the Site Manager

POSITION LOCATON: 1609 36th Ave.

POSITION CLASSIFICATION: 9:00 AM. to 2:00 PM Monday through Friday.

This time frame may change as the need arises.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Report to work as scheduled in appropriate attire.
• Read route sheet for the day and uses it as a guide for amount of meals needed for delivery. Discuss any special instructions with Site Manager.
• Start truck and turn on heating/cooling units prior to loading (if applicable). Time needed to get ready to load will depend on the weather.
• Load truck according to the route sheet. Hot meals in the hot section, cold items in the refrigerated unit.
• Clean up work area before leaving site.
• Responsible for any food forgotten and/or not taken to seniors. Driver is required to return to the site to deliver any missing food.
• Notify Site Manager of any potential problems regarding food, truck/van or seniors. Report all complaints, suggestions and requests to Site Manager.
• Ready to leave nutrition site en route to seniors by 10:15 a.m.
• Respect all CNN rules and regulations. Be polite to seniors on the route.
• Practice daily sanitation procedures.
• Take and record temperatures as needed on route.
• Report all accidents (major or minor) to Site Manager immediately. Report any difficulties or potential problems with truck/van to Site Manager.
• Check with Site Manager before leaving for the day.
• Any other related duties as assigned by Site Manager.

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

• Drive carefully in order to prevent accidents and avoid damage to the meal transport vehicle.
• Report all accidents immediately to the Site Manager, including minor scratches and dents to the CNNSSA vehicle and any damage to the vehicle or property of others.
• Report any unusual noise, smell, etc., which would indicate vehicle problems to the Site Manager.
• Fill vehicle with gas as needed.
• Maintain air in tires and check lights regularly.
• Check oil, transmission fluid, windshield wiper fluid, anti-freeze/water, etc. every week.

CLEANING OF VEHICLE

• Vehicle must be kept clean at all times – cab and back, inside and out:
• Daily wiping of spills inside the meal transport vehicle.
• Washing of meal transport vehicle when needed, including mats.
• There is absolutely no smoking in the meal transport vehicle.
• Keep parking area around meal transport vehicle clean.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Able to read and write, read a map, and follow directions.
• Knowledge of food storage and handling procedures; i.e. Hot/hot, cold/cold, FIFO = First In, First Out
• Able to lift 60 pounds.
• Knowledge of proper sanitation procedures.
• Able to interact positively with staff, volunteers and program participants.
• Capable of working without direct supervision.
• Must have had a drivers license for 3 years minimum

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.15 per hour

Community Nutrition Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and offers employment opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement), veteran status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, HIV-positive status, possession of the sickle cell trait, genetic characteristics, political views, and any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.15 per hour

Shift:

• Day shift

Work Days:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17