Per Diem Delivery Driver/Site Host

When you work for Gateway Hudson Valley, you make a difference in people's lives.

Our Vision: To be a leader in supporting individuals as they strive to achieve a hopeful, satisfying, active, and contributing life.

Part-Time position

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Nutrition Program Delivery Driver/Site Host is responsible for the following: maintaining and running of a designated Community Cafe site, serving meals to registered participants, safely operating agency vehicles to transport senior meals and other assigned tasks.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take and confirm daily reservations. Notify the Manager of Food Services of the reservation count for the following day.
• Reheat meals to regulated temperature as needed, assemble and serve meals to participants.
• Account for meals served. Verify attendance with the use of the sign in sheet.
• Register new participants and forward registration information to Program Coordinator.
• Maintain record of meal temperatures in accordance with program procedures and submit daily documentation to Program Coordinator.
• On a daily basis collect, record, and secure monetary donations from meal recipients in accordance with program procedures and submit donations to Program Coordinator.
• Establish connections and provide daily contact with seniors.
• Utilize assessment techniques to screen for risk factors to seniors' safety and well-being. Notify Director of Food Services of any identified seniors assessed to be at risk.
• Work with Manager of Food Services to develop and implement social and/or recreational programs for cafe participants.
• Coordinate the volunteers attached to the site.
• Report any non-emergency concerns to the Manager of Food Services at the end of shift.
• Follow written emergency procedures when encountering emergencies at the cafe site.
• Track inventory and supplies. Submit supply requests to Program Coordinator.
• Operate agency vehicles safely in compliance with New York State Motor Vehicle and traffic laws and agency operation guidelines.

• Report maintenance, repairs and damage needs to supervisor.
• Report all accidents/incidents to supervisor.
• Attend all scheduled trainings
• Perform daily maintenance check on assigned vehicles and log onto the Pre-Trip Inspection Form.
• Maintain all vehicle and logs.
• Assist the Senior Mobile Meals department with assigned tasks as needed.
• Deliver senior meals on route in a timely manor.
• Maintain temperature controls for all temperature sensitive food items, ensuring temperature checks are completed per guidelines.
• Perform visual wellness checks on all assigned seniors following procedures for any seniors not found or in distress.
• Maintain consistent communication with the dispatcher to update on route status, changes, or issues.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

• 1 year of experience in food service or related field

DRIVER REQUIREMENTS

Valid NYS Drivers License required with acceptable driving record.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to stand up to 8 hours per day or as scheduled
• Must be able to lift up to 30+ lbs
• Must be able to bend or kneel occasionally

REGULATORY CLEARANCES REQUIRED:

• Must have a valid NYS driver's license.
• Background checks are required.

We are an EEO/AA employer.