Nutrition Services Driver

Encompass Health Corporation; Rial Side (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Nutrition Services Driver to transport food and equipment between facilities and assist in the nutrition services department. The role requires safe vehicle operation, adherence to food safety documentation, and collaboration with kitchen staff.

Qualifications include a valid driver's license and a Food Handler Certificate; high school diploma preferred. The position may require standard shifts and occasional overtime to support patient meals and supply

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Food Handler Certificate required.
• Previous transportation experience preferred.
• Previous food service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates transportation vehicles in a safe manner and complies with all traffic laws.
• Maintains appearance of vehicle and promptly reports vehicle maintenance needs to supervisor/designee.
• Transports food and supplies to and from facilities.
• Records and submits all required food safety documentation and escalates non-compliance to supervisor or manager immediately.
• Restocks food and supply storage as assigned.
• Assists nutrition services aides as needed.
• Assists cooks as needed.
• Completes assigned cleaning tasks for vehicle and nutrition work areas.
• Communicates effectively regarding all aspects of job responsibilities.
• Performs daily and weekly vehicle inspections.
• Maintains current license.
• Organizes, plans, and manages time effectively to complete assignments.
• Meets position requirements and performs essential functions.
• Completes mandatory training and courses required by completion date.
• Reports questionable situations, concerns, complaints or harassment immediately.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Active listening

Information ordering

Deductive reasoning

Social perceptiveness

Time management

Critical thinking

Coordinate

Analyze

Observe

Decision making

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Transportation vehicle

Minor repair equipment

Job description

POSITION PURPOSE

The Nutrition Services Driver performs a variety of nutrition services activities including transporting food and equipment to and from facilities via the facility vehicle and assisting in the nutrition services department.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Operates transportation vehicles in a safe manner and complies with all traffic laws.
• Maintains appearance of vehicle and promptly reports vehicle maintenance needs to supervisor/designee.
• Transports food and supplies to and from facilities.
• Records and submits all required food safety documentation and escalates non-compliance to supervisor or manager immediately.
• Restocks food and supply storage as assigned.
• Assists nutrition services aides as needed.
• Assists cooks as needed.
• Completes assigned cleaning tasks for vehicle and nutrition work areas.
• Communicates effectively regarding all aspects of job responsibilities.
• Performs daily and weekly vehicle inspections.
• Maintains current license.
• Organizes, plans, and manages time effectively to complete assignments.
• Meets position requirements and performs essential functions.
• Completes mandatory training and courses required by completion date.
• Reports questionable situations, concerns, complaints or harassment immediately.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

License or Certification:

• Valid driver's license required.
• Food Handler Certificate required. Minimum Qualifications:
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous transportation experience preferred.
• Previous food service experience preferred.
• Must be 25 years of age or older.

Machines, Equipment Used:

• General office equipment such as computer/laptop, telephone, copy/fax machine, calculator, scanner, etc.
• Transportation vehicle and associated minor repair equipment

Physical Requirements:

• Visual acuity, speech recognition, speech clarity.
• Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 30 pounds including medical supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of patients. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements.

Skills and Abilities:

• Oral communication, written communication, active listening. Must be able to speak and understand English.
• Information ordering, deductive reasoning, social perceptiveness, time management, critical thinking.
• Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner.
• Ability to work independently without continuous supervision.

Environmental Conditions:

• Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment. Occasional outdoor exposure.
• Exposure or potential exposure to blood and body fluids may be required.
• Handicapped accessible.
• May work under stressful circumstances at times.

Proficiency or Productivity Standards:

• Has regular, reliable, and predictable attendance and punctuality.
• Adheres to dress code including wearing ID badge.
• Adheres to Standards of Business Conduct.
• Maintains current licensure and/or certifications.
• May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and/or night shifts if needed.
• May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts.
• Will be required to work as necessary during disaster situations, i.e., before, during or after a disaster.
• May be required to stay after workday to assist after a disaster situation until relief arrives.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

The Encompass Health Way

We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!

At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.