NUTRITION SERVICES DRIVER

POSITION PURPOSE:

Under the supervision of the Food Service Manager, the Nutrition Services Delivery Driver drives a high cube truck to pick up and deliver milk, prepared hot and cold food, supplies, and equipment to child development centers, schools, centers, and similar sites to meet meal pattern guidelines established by the USDA and contract guidelines or for catered meals. Although this position exercises some independent judgment within reason, the Nutrition Services Delivery Driver refers to supervisor for matters related to: major concerns regarding milk, food, or supply deliveries; exception requests from Site Supervisors, teachers, etc.; decisions that might have budgetary impacts; and identified irregularities and inconsistencies that happen at the site level.

Employment Requirements:
Knowledge of:
• Safe food handling procedures, experience in working with refrigeration and freezer temperatures;
• Warehouse practices and procedures;
• Stock and inventory control procedures, including requisitioning, receiving, storing, issuing and delivering goods;
• Recordkeeping and filing systems;
• Operation of standard warehouse and delivery equipment, including pallet jacks and dollies;
• Safe work practices applicable to operation of delivery vehicles, equipment, and working in a kitchen.

Ability to:
• Read, write, speak, understand, and communicate effectively in the English language;
• Operate a high cube truck;
• Learn delivery routes and locations;
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
• Meet schedules and timelines;
• Make independent decisions and judgments in the field without direct supervision when pertaining to the delivery schedule, rotating stock, and deciding on the appropriate time to take scheduled breaks and fuel stops;
• Conduct mathematical calculations throughout the day to ensure the food, milk, and/or supply delivery is exact and that the daily total delivery is correct;
• Ensure documents used to produce the claim for reimbursement and invoices to clients (such as Transport Records, supply receipts, catered meal receipts, etc.) are auditable and accurate;
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals;
• Write routine reports and correspondences;
• Provide excellent customer service.

Qualifications:
Must have at least two (2) years of experience as a delivery driver and knowledge of San Diego County geographical area. Drivers will be evaluated by NHA’s insurance provider and may be excluded from the auto policy if they meet any of the following criteria:
• More than two moving violations and/or accidents (or a combination of the two) within the past three years
• A major violation(s) during the past 5 years. They include (but are not limited to):
o Driving while intoxicated or under the influence (DWI/DUI/OWI/OUI)
o Leaving the scene of an accident (hit and run)
o Careless or reckless driving
o Manslaughter/homicide or assault through use of a motor vehicle
o Fleeing/eluding a police officer
o Commission of a felony
• More than 3 vehicle related suspensions/reinstatements over a three-year period. Count these separately from the other violations.
• Drivers who currently have a suspended, expired or revoked license.
• Any other violation acknowledged by the insurance carrier.

Licenses, Certifications & Special Requirements:
A valid California Class C Driver’s License and a clean DMV (H6) driver’s report will be required at the time of appointment. Nutrition Services Drivers will be placed in the Employer Pull Notice (EPN) and undergo random drug testing. Drivers must also consent to drug testing following a vehicle accident. Must have at least a Food Handler’s Card or a ServSafe Certification (or similar certification). Must meet and maintain state law and county licensing requirements regarding employment in a childcare center (fingerprints, TB, physical, immunizations).

Example of Major Functions:
The duties listed below are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
• Drive a delivery truck on a regular, prearranged schedule and route between kitchen and delivery/pick-up sites;
• Load food containers into transport carts and deliver to specified food service locations;
• Load and offload supplies, materials, food transport carts, and milk cases onto high cube truck and make deliveries to specified food service locations;
• Use pallet jack, dolly, and hydraulic lift to load and unload carts and other materials;
• Place food in designated areas of kitchens;
• Measure temperature of hot and cold food and take corrective action as needed to ensure meals are left in a safe and sanitary manner at food service locations;
• Obtain signed receipt or Transport Record of meal, supply, and/or milk delivery signatures at point of delivery;
• Assist in daily kitchen cleanup at and around the Nutrition Services facility;
• Loads and unloads pallets of food, supplies, or milk;
• Check the accuracy of orders filled according to Transport Record;
• Prepare and maintain vehicle records and other audit-ready documents;
• Clean truck daily inside and out;
• Maintain weekly contact with the Food service Manager for vehicle maintenance;
• May make routine or emergency repairs, maintenance, or adjustments on truck when necessary;
• Conduct daily vehicle pre-trip inspection. Ensure truck is ready and safe to drive before departing on delivery route;
• Deliver truck to repair shop as needed;
• Perform related duties as assigned.