Senior Site Van Driver/Cook - 30229

Senior Site Van Driver/Cook

We are currently looking for a Full Time Senior Site Van Driver/Cook to join our Colbert Senior Center team located at the Panola Senior Center working 7:00AM-4:00PM - Mo Tu We Th Fr.

Summary: The purpose of this position is to complete food preparation and food delivery for elder senior center participants and/or responsible for transporting elderly participants to and from the Chickasaw Nation senior center.

Responsibilities:

• Provides first class customer service to both internal and external customers and responds to inquiries, compliments, and/or complaints with professionalism, courtesy, and efficiency
• Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities
• Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types
• Maintains a clean, organized work area and ensures a safe environment
• Maintains and promotes professionalism
• Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics
• Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards
• Maintains knowledge of and follows all rules, regulations, policies and guidelines for assigned area
• Cleans assigned area
• Sweeps, mops, dusts, vacuums and performs basic cleaning and janitorial procedures
• Dusts, polishes, and cleans furniture in common areas and other areas as requested
• Cleans windows, doors, mirrors, glass partitions, baseboards, jambs, trim and walls, maintain sanitization of restrooms, empty and clean waste receptacles
• Assists in preparation of orders for food and food service products for cost effectiveness and efficiency of operation
• Ensures appropriate temperature, labeling and storage of food and food products to avoid contamination and ensure quality
• Assists in maintaining proper records including food purchase forms, menu planning guides, meal counts, and freezer/refrigerator logs
• Abides by all CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) regulations and policies set forth
• Maintains proper sanitation and safety practices
• Ensures cleanliness, maintenance, safety and sanitation of kitchen and or other assigned areas and reports all necessary problems immediately
• Cooks, prepares, assembles and plates all food in a tasteful and timely manner
• Monitors ongoing quality through tasting, smelling, and observing food to ensure consistency with recipes and appearance standards
• Follows prescribed menus and recipes
• Inspects elder's residence and premises for minor home safety hazards and corrects immediately or reports needed repairs to supervisor
• Prepares daily reports
• Prepares monthly reports
• Mentors, coaches, develops and assists in training in assigned area
• Properly cares for vehicle and its component parts as prescribed by the company to maximize wear and to extend its useful life
• Inspects each vehicle weekly using the correct procedure and completes the trip inspection form, check safety equipment
• Keeps vehicle clean and orderly with daily cleaning after each trip as well as checks for lost items
• Attends all required in-service training, school, required meetings and training as well as any other required meetings
• Transports Chickasaw citizens and other First Americans to and from appointments, meetings, and activities as needed
• Assists passengers and equipment on and off vehicle as needed, including operating mobility device lift and securing mobility device according to manufacturer's instructions
• May clean and/or service vehicle with fuel, lubricants, and accessories
• Maintains first aid kits and fire extinguisher in all center vehicles
• Distributes menus, calendar of events and newsletters to homebound participants on daily route
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Competencies:

• Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
• Ensures compliance
• Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in all matters
• Good driving record and be insurable by the Chickasaw Nation
• Drive basic motorized vehicle
• Must be able to work quickly, efficiently and accurately
• Must be detail-oriented
• Must be self-motivated
• Ability to work independently
• Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
• Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
• Knowledge of the methods and practices used in food preparation, serving and storage
• Knowledge of motor vehicle laws and regulations
• Care for people with diverse special transportation needs
• Must have empathetic understanding of common social problems (i.e., addictions, mental health problems, domestic violence, sexual assault, etc.)
• Knowledge and understanding of First American populations
• Develop and apply proficiency in computer systems and applications as required by role and responsibilities
• Ability to listen to clients and respond with compassion
• Organizes work and assigned area logically and orderly
• Must be friendly with an outgoing personality
• Works well within a team
• Organizational and time-management abilities
• Ability to plan, organize and follow through on assignments
• Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management
• Interpersonal skills to motivate, investigate, inspire
• Keeps written records
• Prepares role specific reports

Skills:

• Basic Computer skills
• Vacuum cleaner, basic equipment, knowledge carpet care
• Janitorial equipment and supplies
• Must be able to operate various kitchen equipment
• Skilled in operating a computer and/or other equipment related to specific role (i.e. automated currency counters, calculator, projector, binding machine, other related office equipment)

Experience:

• 2 years directly related experience

Education:

• High School, GED or Equivalent

Credentials:

• Pass general background check
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR)
• Standard Driver's License
• First Aid Certification
• ServSafe Certification

Working Conditions:

• Elder/citizen homes
• Fast-paced environment
• Food service
• Works in a kitchen environment
• Outside, all weather conditions
• Team-oriented
• Computers, printers, phones
• Various kitchen equipment
• Subject to kitchen hazards such as burns, knives, slippery floors etc.
• Minor injuries, e.g. muscle aches, scratches, cuts or burns
• Communications phone, computer
• Communications written, verbal
• Communication with groups
• Interacts with elders
• Effective work relationships inside and outside organization
• Interacts with clinical, support, technical, professional or management staff in a variety of settings and situations
• Pass pre-employment drug test
• Frequently bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach
• Hand-eye coordination, reach and grasp
• Able to drive assigned vehicle types
• Frequently lift and or carry up to 50 lbs