Food Deliverer

Food Deliverer

Department : Head Start and Children's Services

Employment Type : Permanent - Part Time

Location : Savin Street

Compensation : $19.49 / hour

Description

The Food Deliverer ensures the food arrives to the assigned locations in a safe and appropriate manner. As a member of the food service staff, the Food Deliverer must adhere to instructions in the Food Services Manual and follow the guidelines indentified for packing and unpacking food. He / she must also conduct other related duties identified such as conducting inventory, completing temperature log and other tasks. The food Deliverer ensures that children are receiving nutritious meals in a timely manner and prevention of foodborne illnesses are of the highest priority.

The Food Deliverer is responsible for promoting the mission of ABCD Head Start & Children's Services; building an understanding of the program by communicating the mission to staff, families and the community.

This position must comply with all federal, state and local laws, regulations, standards and policies, including those of the federal Administration for Children and Families (ACF), the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC), the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), Massachusetts disability law (Chapter 766), Boston Family Engagement Network (BFEN) and ABCD, Inc. Head Start and Children's Services policies and procedures.

All ABCD Head Start / Early Head Start and Children's Services personnel who are paid to care for, or work with, children are MANDATED BY LAW to report all suspected cases of child abuse and neglect to the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF), pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 119 §§ 51A – 51G. Any staff member who suspects child abuse or neglect of a child must inform his or her supervisor immediately.

The responsibilities of a particular position may support both Early Head Start and Head Start depending on the individual assignment. The specific corresponding funding allocation will be documented on the personnel payroll authorization or change of status form.

All communications are potentially sensitive and are subject to Head Start's policy on confidentiality.

Essential Duties

• Transport meals to local Head Start sites.
• Deliver supplies to sites as needed.
• Return food containers to kitchen daily.
• Store food and equipment appropriately in an organized manner both in the vehicle as well as at the program.
• Adhere to delivery routes and schedules in order to ensure that safe food temperatures for hot and cold foods are maintained.
• Maintain established standards of sanitation, safety and food preparation, including but not limited to the following :

Report to the Program Director, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.

Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS :

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE :

Minimum of a High School Diploma / GED and up to 12 months of experience required. Active ServSafe certification or the ability to obtain a ServSafe certification within the first six months of employment also required.

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