Foodmobile Driver, Nutrition - Half-time

Position Title: Foodmobile Driver (Half-Time)

Organization: Jewish Family Service of San Diego

Department: Nutrition          

Position Type: Half-Time (18.75 – 29.75 hours/week), Non-Exempt

Reports To: Home Delivered Meals Manager

Pay Rate: $17.25 - $17.90/hour

Total Compensation: 

In addition to standard pay, compensation for this position includes:

• Generous employer 401(k) contributions

Time Away from Work:

Being able to take time away from work is critical in bringing your best self to work. Time off benefits for this position include:

• Paid vacation time and sick leave
• 15 paid holidays, including Federal and Jewish holidays (as long as the holiday lands on a normal scheduled work day), and floating holidays
• 2 Wellness Days to be taken any time during the year to support employees’ mental wellness

Position Overview:

The Home Delivered Meals Program of Jewish Family Service provides nutritious home-style meals to older adults, delivered to their home.  With each delivery, Drivers will also check in on the participants’ well-being and provide a connection to other services at JFS as needed.  Drivers utilize both agency and personal vehicles to complete deliveries, maintain food safety, and abide by all procedures covered during initial training. Secondly, to their primary duties, the Driver may be asked as needed to help other areas of Nutrition Services such as our congregate meal program, pantry operations, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Provide safe and nutritious meal delivery to older adults
• Adhere to a strict delivery schedule
• Maintain the temperature of all meals and complying with food safety guidance and monitoring
• Complete pre trip safety inspections
• Complete food temperature logs on route
• Report on client issues or concerns
• Aid in the support of overall Nutrition services such as the pantry or congregate meals program as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills/Experience/Abilities That Are a Must-Have:

• High School diploma or GED
• Clean DMV record
• Ability to push/pull/lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs
• Ability to provide friendly, client-centered customer service and public interactions
• Ability to drive, inspect, and maintain vehicles including catering (hot/cold) trucks
• Ability to calculate daily mileage and record transit activity
• Ability to utilize both paper routing and specialized delivery app, cell phones, and GPS
• Well maintained, reliable personal vehicle and insurance
• Availability Monday-Friday from approximately 10am-2pm

Skills/Abilities We’d Like You to Have:

• Knowledge of the aging process and diversity preferred
• This position is subject to random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with DOT regulations

Important Notice:

Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Please, no phone calls. Please, principals only. Please, local candidates only (relocation is not provided).

About Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Jewish Family Service of San Diego is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, more resilient community.  For over 100 years, Jewish Family Service has been a trusted resource for the entire community, offering an array of services that are always life-changing, and often lifesaving.  At Jewish Family Service, we believe our employees are the backbone of our Agency.  We strive to ensure that each employee is treated with dignity and respect.  Our goal is your success.  Come work at JFS and be our partner in Moving Forward Together.  To learn more about JFS, please visit jfssd.org.

*Jewish Family Service is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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