FOOD SERVICES DELIVERY COORDINATOR

Job Description:

FOOD SERVICES DELIVERY COORDINATOR

Description

Applications will be accepted by the Human Resources Department until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applications will be accepted ONLINE at www.cityofinglewood.org/jobs.aspx until the position is filled. Resumes are accepted but not in place of a completed application

POSITION

Under general supervision, supervises the preparation, packaging, and delivery of home delivery meals; Coordinates the work of home delivery meal drivers and volunteers, delivery of prepared meals from the central kitchen to home delivery clients, and procedures for safe food handling.

This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

TASKS

• Supervises the preparation, packaging, and delivery of home-delivered meals;
• Coordinates home delivery meal preparation according to menu cycle;
• Plans and communicates the delivery of prepared meals from central kitchen to home delivery clients;
• Maintains route sheets for drivers and records of home-delivered meals;
• Inputs data and runs reports for statistical information related to home delivery;
• Fills orders for supplies and materials needed;
• Enforces blast freezing procedures for frozen foods;
• Monitors, supervises, and enforces guidelines for safe food handling.
• Delivers meals and inquires about satisfaction of home delivery;
• Attends quality assurance meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS

A high school diploma or equivalent, AND three (3) years of experience in food preparation, packaging, or delivery, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess at the time of application and maintain a valid Serve-Safe Food Manager Certificate and California Driver’s License.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

• KNOWLEDGE OF safe food handling guidelines and procedures, food packaging regulations and techniques and of blast freezing procedures;
• SKILLED IN maintaining accurate records, monitoring the work of assigned staff, and in establishing and maintaining positive and productive working relationships;
• ABILITY TO work independently and with a team, to demonstrate a strong work ethic and provide and follow oral and written instructions in English.
• PROFICIENCY IN a second language, such as Spanish, is desirable.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed in office and kitchen environments. Work may require frequent standing, walking, bending and lifting up to 30 pounds. Incumbents May be exposed to repetitive motion, extreme temperatures, sharp objects or utensils, hazardous chemicals and infectious diseases.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

Consists of an application review to ensure that all applicants meet the minimum requirements for the job classification. A select number of qualified applicants will be invited to an interview with the Hiring Authority. All employment offers are contingent on a criminal background review via fingerprint submission for applicants over 18 years of age and provision of evidence of freedom from tuberculosis. Every individual the City employs must complete and sign the US Government form I-9 and provide documentation required by law showing that s/he is eligible to work in the United States.

The City of Inglewood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate by age, sex, race, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap status in its employment actions, decisions, policies, and practices.