Meals Delivery Driver (Contract)

Nature of Work Under general supervision, the Meals Delivery Driver delivers meals to homebound senior citizens on a daily basis and provides assistance and support. Observes, evaluates, and reports any changes in the clients' condition or behavior, and maintains accurate reports of daily activity. Environmental Factors Work is performed in a commercial kitchen work environment, and outdoors when driving to delivery sites. Physical Factors Moderate physical requirements; frequent lifting, carrying, and pushing/pulling fully-loaded meal bags weighing up to 50 pounds. Work Situation Factors Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, and responding to customer issues. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies. Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process. FIRST CONSIDERATION MAY BE GIVEN TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS. This initial posting will be used to fill a part-time, contract, on-call positions but may be used to fill multiple vacancies to include positions that are regular, or contract and may be full-time, part-time, or temporary. Hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. but schedule may vary depending on need. This position is graded CN03. Duties and Responsibilities Delivers meals based on assigned route; ensures all clients are supported and reviews client roster; delivers meals to homebound senior clients on a daily basis, adhering to health code and nutrition policy standards; prepares special storage bags and trays for use in packing meals. Assists with meal packaging, observing clients in their surroundings, cleaning of vehicles, reporting relevant information regarding route, and recording/reporting daily route counts. Follows and adheres to all health and safety standards for meal handling and delivery. Delivers donation envelopes weekly and collects any donations received; completes financial reports required and sends locked bag to the Nutrition Office for deposit to be made; washes and cleans bags and other delivery equipment at the completion of the final delivery; ensures proper safety and sanitation rules are followed at all times. Performs daily required pre-run maintenance check on vehicle; maintains assigned delivery mini van in clean and safe condition and reports vehicle maintenance problems immediately to Supervisor; performs temperature test on test meal after last meal is delivered to ensure conformance with safe temperature rules. Assists the Program staff in various tasks to ensure the program goals are met; assists kitchen/office staff as necessary and may run various errands as needed. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma, GED AND one (1) year experience in customer service or related work. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy. Some experience working with the elderly is desirable. Licenses/Certification(s) Valid Class D driver’s license is required. Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policies. Must complete CPR and First Aid training upon employment. Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are desirable. Food Handler’s permit is desirable. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: principles, practices, techniques, activities, rules, and regulations related to the operations and functions of the position and services provided; current principles of record keeping and records management; principles and practices of effective research methods and data analysis, customer service, and problem resolution techniques; occupational and environmental safety and health hazards, and safety practices; safe and effecti…

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