Food Handler / Driver

As a thought-leader and best-in-class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community-building, The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and most essential non-profits serving in Atlanta. Today, we’re looking for you to join us as we carry out our mission to positively impact lives and communities across the state. 

 

At the Y, we’re an association of like-minded people (staff, volunteers, and members), on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone -- especially children -- experience an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In the course of a year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through Pre-K with high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning; give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities; provide over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities to enjoy connection and maintain wellness regardless of age; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to share in the gift of supporting their communities.

 

NATURE AND SCOPE:

This position will help set-up, pack meals, coordinate and execute the delivery of fresh, healthy meals to YMCA sponsored sites.  We are looking for a candidate who is passionate, self-directed, a team player, highly communicative, personable, professional, punctual, detail-oriented, reliable, and responsible. Delivery or transportation experience, familiarity with Atlanta, and experience with MS Outlook preferred. A clear and valid Driver’s License is required and must be maintained throughout your employment.

RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):

• Efficiently pack meals daily in partnership with the Chef and cooking team.
• Organize meals and materials according to site-specific preferences.
• Timely drop-offs & pick-ups to sponsor site locations.
• Return supplies and materials to appropriate locations in preparation for the next day.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness inside the delivery vehicle and production facility.
• Collect, check, and verify records.
• Pickup / receive occasional orders from our suppliers.
• Serve and train as additional staff, interns or volunteers as requested.

Additional Skills:

• Food preparation – should have knowledge about food preparation and should be able to contribute to industrial-or institutional scale food handling and prep.
• Food safety – knowledge in this role, food handler should be well-versed in best practices for safe handling and transportation of food to prevent spoilage and other contamination.
• Attention – to cleanliness-workplace safety and cleanliness are also essential in preventing contamination and illness; the food handlers should have a thorough understanding of cleaning and sanitation.
• Physical fitness – food handler may need and must be able to perform repetitive or strenuous task during food preparation, so they should possess a high level of stamina.
• Teamwork – Work with other team members, team collaboration and communication are necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 21 years of age
• Delivery experience preferred
• Communicates well through email, text and calls
• Must be able to interact with people from all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles
• Pass MVR and must maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license
• Must be able to pass background check (may include fingerprinting) and drug test

ERGONOMICS: Must be able to drive, stand for long periods of time, move easily around the kitchen and facilities, and lift to 30 lbs.

Employment and Benefits package for this job posting is offered through the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc.

Employment Requirement: 

• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including Criminal Record check, Drug Screening, motor vehicle record (MVR) and reference check according to company policy.

• Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.

This job posting is subject to change at any time.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta offers excellent benefits and career opportunities as part of our culture of excellence. The opportunities to serve are vast, and we’re looking for like minded people, who share our values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY to join us and do their best work.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

 

Location:

Arthur M. Blank Family Youth YMCA