Part-time Packer / Driver, Meals on Wheels

Company: Episcopal Retirement Services
Location: Cincinnati
Posted on: March 28, 2020

Job Description:

At ERS, you can enjoy what you do and be proud of your work every day. Join an organization voted a top place to work in Cincinnati for the past 10 years! The primary purpose of the Food Distributor and Packer is to receive the Derringer meals, stock, verify order slips, maintain an inventory control systems, assemble food items for each route and ensure that all meals are ready for delivery by the drivers and volunteers. This position is fast paced and detail oriented. The Food Distributor and Packer will also occassionally work as a back-up driver to deliver the packed meals to Meals on Wheels participants. This position is part-time, Monday - Friday, 7:30a - 1p and $12/hr! Since 1989, Deupree Meals on Wheels (MOW), located in Hyde Park, has provided older adults in the eastern portion of Cincinnati with warm, nutritious meals delivered right into their homes. The program strives to supplement family support by providing older adults with a healthy meal and social contact. The program is administered in partnership with the Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio.

• Responsible for all functions and paperwork relating to receiving the meals. Ensure and verify that all Derringer's meals are received as ordered. Reject damaged items, record shortages, and correspond with the director to rectify damages and shortages.
• Assemble and label food items such as: chilled meals, milk, juice, fruit and side dish meals for the drivers and volunteers. Distributes the meals to designated areas for delivery by the drivers and volunteers.
• Follow all food quality and safety guidelines. Document and report any food safety and quality issues/concerns.
• Ensure packaging areas are clean as well as the storage room, thermal bags, food cart, and other areas as assigned.
• Ensure the organization and sanitation of prep and storage areas (refrigerators, freezers, dry storage, etc.) and loading dock.
• Set up and organize work area tables, racks, carts, meals, delivery bags, supplies, etc. Break down and store items when not in use. Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area at all times.
• Check meal temperatures every morning and provide meals to the volunteers for delivery.
• Check required supplies daily. Submit timely supply requests to the director to ensure there are sufficient supplies in stock for operators.
  • Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma
  • Must possess a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and appropriate insurance coverage
  • Knowledge of health hazards in food preparation and service preferred
  • Must be able to read, write and understand the English language as well as speak the language in an understandable manner
  • Must be able to maintain regular attendance and work overtime as needed, based on department needs
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis
  • Much be able to reach, bend, stoop, kneel or crouch
  • Much be able to stand for an extended period of timeERS is committed to providing equal opportunity for employment and advancement to all team members and potential team members. There will be no discrimination in employment practices because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (except where reasonable accommodation would not enable the disabled person to adequately perform the essential functions of the position) , military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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