Kitchen Aide/Meals On Wheeler Driver

• Keep a daily log of meal delivery, meal temperatures, and other required reporting data.
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance in accordance with Center absence policies.
• Assist the cook with food preparation and serving/packing of food in an efficient and pleasant manner.
• Unload and stock all sizes and weights of food items and supplies on shelves and in the walk-in freezers and refrigerators after deliveries (this requires the ability to safely bend and lift large, heavy boxes at shoulder height); must be able to withstand extreme temperature variations of the kitchen and walk-in freezers and refrigerators while on duty.
• ALL STAFF MEMBERS are expected to be flexible in case of emergency and in cases of short or over-staffing. Cross-training will be ongoing. All staff members are responsible for keeping the facility and equipment neat, clean, and orderly.
• Remove and properly dispose of dietary trash several times a day in all areas; clean trash receptacles as scheduled; must be able to tolerate the use of personal protective equipment such as gloves, aprons, and eye protection and withstand sight and smell of food garbage.
• Properly handle chemicals and cleaning compounds using personal protective equipment and following proper safety guidelines
• Perform daily scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with sanitation, safety, and infection control policies and procedures including sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing walls and equipment while wearing personnel protective equipment as instructed by the supervisor.
• Deliver meals in a timely fashion to ensure safe temperature and integrity of the meal.
• Uses tactful, appropriate communication in sensitive and emotional situations.
• Deliver meals to designated home bound participants using the Meals on Wheels vehicle.
• Ensure that all work areas are maintained, keeping them clean and safe in accordance with sanitary, safety, and infection control procedures.
• To ensure and follow food safety guidelines.
• Promotes positive public relations with members, guests, and staff.
• Safely utilize equipment; report any equipment needing service or repair immediately.
• Use appropriate workplace behavior; always adhere to the dress code.

• Any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Keep inside and outside of Meals on Wheels vehicle clean.
• Maintain dietary storage areas neat and orderly according to established standards.
• Perform minimal maintenance on the Meals on Wheels vehicle, including filling it with gasoline, checking oil, and adding fluids when necessary, checking tire pressure.
• Successful completion of ADSD ServSafe mini certification

• Managing time effectively.
• Understanding and carrying out written and oral communications.
• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Shifting priorities to meet the needs of the Senior Center.

• Ability to demonstrate aptitude for successful performance of the assigned tasks.
• Must have and maintain a clean record with good citizenship. The Terrace will obtain Records of Criminal History.
• Advise the office when the vehicle has any maintenance problems.
• Required to attend department and center in-service training as scheduled.
• Must possess a valid Nevada Driver’s License. Must have and maintain a good driving record.
• Ability to understand, remember and carry out verbal and written instructions in English.
• Ability to work responsibly and respectfully with others.

• Regular exposure to cold temperatures, heat, and moisture.
• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Regularly lift up to 50 pounds with assistance as needed.
• Frequent interruptions of planned work activities requiring a response to unplanned events.
• Climb a step stool.
• Perform tasks that require frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Generally clean work environment with cleaning chemicals, odors, and noise exposure.

Elko County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer