General Responsibilities:
It is the responsibility of all EOAC employees to support EOAC’s mission and goals, to respect the confidentiality of all who come to us for information or assistance, and to personally maintain the dignity and integrity of one who is placed in a position of public trust. We all bear the responsibility of improving the organization, communicating openly and empowering each other to excel at our work and maintain confidentiality of client/agency information as required by State and Federal laws, appropriate regulations, and professional practice standards.
Minimum Qualifications:
Performs all job responsibilities in a safe manner
Must have basic knowledge of basic nutrition, food storage techniques, proper sanitation techniques and food preparation skills
Provide safe transportation to deliver USDA-CACFP food products
Perform and follow daily pre and post trip inspection guidance
Experience driving commercial vehicles and knowledge of Texas driving regulations
Must have an acceptable driver’s record
Intermediate level decisions needed to adhere to safety and scheduling considerations
Ability to work independently
Must have good verbal and written communication skills
Must not have prior convictions of abuse/neglect
Ability to maintain records or willing to learn
FBI Background Clearance and current enrollment in Child Care Division-Criminal History Registry
Must pass pre-employment physical and have current TB skin test/chest x-ray with negative results
Must have food safety and sanitation training
Physical capability, strength and coordination adequate to drive a delivery vehicle
Frequent bending at neck, waist and knees and occasional squatting
Occasional climbing of steps to enter and exit vehicle and/or storage facilities
Lifting in excess of 50 pounds to load and unload delivery items is necessary
Specific Responsibilities:
Ensure safety is a priority in performing all job responsibilities and ensuring the safety policy is adhered to
Transport and deliver CACFP products and prepared meals in a two county area according to established schedules in a safe and timely manner
Follow established transportation policies and procedures
Be familiar with emergency procedures and implement as needed to assure safety
Maintain a safe and clean vehicle and follow vehicle maintenance schedule daily
Follow step-by-step activities as outlined in grants, contracts, and policies and procedures
Perform other relevant responsibilities as required by the program
Maintain current valid driver’s license and liability insurance at all times on any personal vehicle used to conduct EOAC business
Model the Respectful Workplace Policy when interacting with EOAC customers, community members an colleagues
Knows and follows Health Department rules on sanitation
Clean and sanitize dishes, tableware, pot, pans, etc. in a timely manner
Sweep and mop food service area as often as required
Ensure disposal of garbage each day
Take temperature of cooked foods that will be transported to make sure the food maintains a temperature of 140°F or above
Wash dishes and store them at the appropriate site
Clean and sanitize food transport carriers daily
Transfer cooked meals and snacks from pans to serving bowls
Participate in professional development, sometimes off-site, at the request and support of supervisor
Must be responsible, able to handle confidential material, able to organize effectively and able to work independently
Assure that a positive image of EOAC is portrayed at all times
Must have CPR/First Aid certification
Other duties as assigned
Immediate Supervisor: Site Center Director
Secondary Supervisor: Nutrition Manager