SCHEDULE: 16 hours- Saturday and Sunday 8:30-5, includes holidays that fall on the weekend

Pays $22.41 per hour

LOCATION: 444 Harrison Avenue (Food Services Building)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION:

The Food Service & iCater Driver/Stock Person is primarily responsible for delivering all meals and supplies to Pine Street Inn’s programs and external (iCater), customers following the standards and practices of the department.

REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Massachusetts driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Must be able to read English satisfactorily

PREFERRED:

• Certified in ServSafe (Food Service sanitation and safety certification)

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED:

• Must have some basic technical skills, to use Outlook and required applications for the position (training available)
• Good communication skills

PREFERRED:

• Previous experience driving a medium size box truck
• Prior experience in food service

PHYSICAL ABILITIES/SKILLS:

REQUIRED:

• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift at least fifty (50) pounds of weight
• Frequent bending, stooping, and access walk-ins (refrigerators and freezers) for extended periods of time
• Must feel comfortable driving for long periods of time, sometimes in excess of four (4) hours per day and to various locations across the state

MENTAL ABILITIES/SKILLS:

Required:

• Must be able to multi-task and perform in an environment that is often times stressful and demanding
• Must be able to work under pressure, set timelines and meet deadlines
• Must be able to stay focused and pay attention regarding the filling of food requisitions and the receipt of delivered products
• Good leadership skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills are a plus

Working Conditions

REQUIRED:

• The iCater Driver/Stock Person will spend most of their time in the food service operations working in the storeroom; assisting with organizing inventory, pulling items and assisting where needed. The position also requires someone who is able to stand on their feet for extended periods of time while working.

VACATIONS & HOLIDAYS:

• Driver/Inventory Manager approves all vacations for all stock personnel. Employees must be able to work on a holiday if that said holiday falls on their scheduled work period.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Delivers meals to PSI programs and iCater customers. Working closely with the cooks to ensure meals are packaged correctly and shipped at the assigned time. Strong attention to iCater food quality, delivery time, and satisfaction is expected to promote a positive customer relationship.
• Adheres to all food safety procedures when receiving, picking up, delivering and/or storing foods. Potentially hazardous foods (meat, seafood, diary product, poultry, prepared or cooked foods, etc) must be kept cold or frozen.
• Immediately notifies the Operations Manager and FS Management Team of any shortages of products.
• Delivers supplies to programs and departments within the inn and to external customers, adhering to the Weekly Shipping Guide. Signatures of receipt of items by PSI programs and iCater customers must be turned in following the department’s procedures.
• Must help create and foster a sense of teamwork amongst all FS employees. Must also contribute to a safe, friendly and cooperative work environment. Adheres to the time and attendance policies and practices of the department
• Responsible for operating the inn’s vehicles according to the policies and procedures of the inn. Is responsible for keeping vehicles cleaned, well maintained and properly fueled on a daily basis.

• Must maintain cleanliness and order in all stock areas. These include, but are limited to the dumb waiter, the loading dock and receiving room, refrigerators, freezers, chemical storage room and all dry good storage areas.
• Is responsible for keeping all storage areas (freezers, dry goods areas, basement refrigerator and access at conveyor belt into basement) locked and secured, especially at closing times and when leaving the immediate area for extended periods of times.
• Other related duties as required/directed

INTERNAL CANDIDATES APPLYING FOR THE POSITION, PLEASE SUBMIT A PROMOTION/TRANSFER APPLICATION TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE WITHIN 10 DAYS OF POSTING.

Pine Street Inn is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.