Job Title: Driver & Program Food Support

Department: Program Food

Job Class: 25 hours per week, benefits eligible

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Reports To: Program Food Kitchen Manager/Head Chef

Date: May 2023

Starting Pay: $18/hour

Organization Overview

The Goodman Community Center (GCC) is here for our whole community. People from all walks of life and all ages come for programs and services that make their lives, and our community, stronger. We strengthen lives and secure futures within a community where everyone is valued and has the resources needed to be successful. At Goodman Community Center, we value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Serving the community is our main concern, and we need people from all backgrounds to help build the future for this community. The Goodman team is empathetic, caring, and supportive. We are deliberate and self-reflective about the kind of team and culture that we are building, seeking employees that are not only strong in their own aptitudes but care deeply about supporting each other's growth.

At GCC we know that diversity and inclusion is a key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people's lives. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion and many other parts of one’s identity. All our employees’ points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage BIPOC to apply.

Position Description

Support food program by organizing, storing, prepping, and transporting food to offsite locations while also using proper food safety measures. May also be asked to assist with Food Pantry deliveries and donation pick-ups.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Follow all food safety procedures for heating, cooling, serving, and transporting food.
• Willingness to learn special food safety preparation and delivery of senior Meals on Wheels.
• Obey all state and local traffic and motor vehicle laws and adhere to all GCC van user rules.
• Report any accident immediately to your supervisor; complete the required report from glove box and GCC Incident report.
• Report any mechanical problems or safety hazards immediately to your supervisor and the maintenance manager.
• Report any moving violations immediately to the Human Resources Director.
• Be willing to participate and help kitchen staff in all department-based tasks when not on delivery.

Qualifications

• At least two years of licensed driving experience
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Ability to pass criminal background check
• Meet physical requirements of getting in and out of van and sitting for up to 1 hour
• Ability to lift, up to 50lbs, regularly
• Either have or be willing to use a smart phone navigation system

Preferences

• Experience in basic food prep & service or the willingness to learn

Benefits

• Free onsite childcare for all employees upon hire, pending program availability (ages 3+)?
• Free access to on-site Lussier Fitness Center with personal training
• Approximately 20 days of paid time off (PTO) accrued annually (based on a 40-hr/week schedule)
• Annual review with opportunity for a merit increase
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability Insurance
• 403(b) retirement savings with an employer match
• Health insurance (GHC) including a $0 or a $500 deductible plan
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount on room rental?
• Flexible Spending Account for medical and childcare expenses

Note: A background check will be initiated after a conditional job offer has been accepted by the final candidate chosen for the position.