The Food Service & Delivery Aide supports Senior Programs by safely transporting meals, assisting with food preparation and packing, maintaining food safety standards, and completing inventory, cleaning, and delivery documentation. This position plays a key role in ensuring timely, accurate, and safe meal service for senior nutrition, Early Childhood, and Summer Food Service programs.
Central Kitchen Operations & Meal Delivery
Estimated Effort: 50%
Operate agency vehicles as assigned; may use personal vehicle when agency vehicles are unavailable.
Complete daily pre-trip vehicle inspections and report defects, damages, or mechanical issues.
Maintain cleanliness of assigned vehicles, inside and out.
Report hazardous road conditions to the Senior Programs Manager.
Assist with loading and unloading meals and containers at the central kitchen.
Pack hot and cold meal components for home-delivered, Early Childhood, and Summer Food Service programs.
Prepare hot/cold carriers for assigned meal programs.
Deliver home-delivered meals throughout Pike County and surrounding counties within required timeframes.
Deliver meals to Early Childhood and Summer Food Service sites and assist with unloading as needed.
Pick up and return Early Childhood dishes as assigned.
Collect Title III donations and return funds to appropriate staff.
Maintain required delivery records in accordance with AAA7 requirements.
Ensure proper food temperatures are maintained during delivery routes.
Assist with Summer Rural Meals Program Farmers Market activities as assigned.
Maintain required certifications and attend mandated training.
Perform routine kitchen equipment cleaning and maintenance.
Adhere to all food safety guidelines and procedures.
Inventory, Cleaning, and Stocking
Estimated Effort: 40%
Maintain cleanliness of meal carriers for home-delivered, Early Childhood, and Summer Food Service programs.
Complete Senior Center cleaning tasks as assigned.
Assist with dish cleaning and sanitization for Early Childhood programs.
Assist with stocking supplies and maintaining inventory as directed.
Agency Service
Estimated Effort: 10%
Participate in CAC committee assignments and agency service duties as assigned.
Serve as a liaison between clients and Senior Programs staff.
Minimum Requirements
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Job-Related Experience:
Valid Ohio Driver's License
Clean driving record
Reliable transportation
Insurable under agency policy
Completion of required program-related and criminal background checks
Ability to read road maps and use GPS
People Management Experience:
Not required; must demonstrate a friendly, professional, and courteous demeanor.
Licenses, Certifications, and Accreditations:
None required.
Preferred Qualifications
Current ServSafe Certification
Food service experience
Delivery driving experience
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
Working Conditions
This position operates in a kitchen and delivery environment. Duties require standing for long periods, lifting up to 40 pounds, working in hot areas, and driving in variable weather conditions. May be exposed to communicable diseases and environmental conditions. Work is fast-paced and physically demanding.
Education:
Job-Related Experience:
People Management Experience:
Preferred Qualifications