SCHEDULE: 40 hours, Available schedules vary, weekends required. Shifts and days may vary; includes holidays with the exception of every other Thanksgiving or Christmas

PAY: $22.41 hourly. This position carries a hiring bonus of $1500.00, payable in equal installments at three, six, and twelve months of employment.

“This bonus is only available to new, external hires to Pine Street Inn, including temporary staff who are thereafter converted to permanent employment status. This bonus is not available to Pine Street Inn staff or paid interns or paid co-op students who are seeking a transfer to this role. This bonus is only payable for work actually performed in this role. Employees who leave their position before they have worked all the time required for each bonus installment will not be eligible to collect further payment for their prior position, even if they stay at Pine Street Inn in another position.”

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Food Service & iCater Driver/Stock Person is primarily responsible for receiving all deliveries, checking invoices and donated slips for discrepancies, and properly storing all food and supplies whether purchased or donated to the inn. The Driver also interacts with donors and is frequently scheduled to pick up donated items coming to the inn. The incumbent delivers 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:

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

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

• Must have some basic technical skills, and the ability to use Windows 2010 programs
• Good communication skills

PHYSICAL ABILITIES/SKILLS:

• 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 be able to store food deliveries in excess of 100 cases
• 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:

• 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 follow multiple directives from a varied number of individuals, prioritize these tasks and demonstrate the ability to switch tasks, use materials productively, and focus on production goals and quality of the finished products
• Must be able to stay focused and pay attention regarding the filling of food requisitions and the receipt of food products
• Good leadership skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills are a plus
• Must be able to coordinate the effort and work of support cooking staff (kitchen associates and FSTP students), their use of materials, production knowledge and quality of finished products

Working Conditions

• The iCater Driver/Stock Person will spend most of their time in the food service operations working in the food storage areas; assisting with organizing and tracking inventory. The position also requires someone who is able to stand on his/her feet for extended periods of time while working. In addition, the stock person spends a fair amount of time in the cold food storage areas (walk-in refrigerators and freezers), cleaning, organizing, pulling items, storing items and taking inventory.

VACATIONS & HOLIDAYS:

• Delivery and Inventory Manager approves all vacations for all stock personnel. Only one (1) stock person/driver would be granted vacations for any given period within a calendar year. Employees must be able to work on a holiday if that said holiday falls on their scheduled work period.

PREFERRED:

• Certified in ServSafe (Food Service sanitation and safety certification)
• Previous experience driving a medium size box truck
• Prior experience in food service

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.
• Must receive and check all deliveries. Deliveries must be checked against the purchase orders and/or donation slips. Any discrepancy or damaged products must be reported to the Operations Manager.
• 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.
• Donations and purchased items must be appropriately stored immediately upon receipt. Ensures that items are stored off the floors and away from walls (by at least 6”). In addition, items must be rotated according to FIFO & LILO (“first in, first out” or “last in, last out”).
• Assists donors in the delivery of items coming to the inn. Must be an ambassador for the inn and take steps to address immediate needs of the donor.
• Assists in conducting physical inventories of all food service items (freezers, refrigerators and dry goods areas) on a regular basis.
• Delivers stock to the kitchen (for daily production of meals) within the specified time.
• Reviews stock pull sheets with the Delivery and Inventory Manager or Executive Chef once completed.
• 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 to the Acquisition and Distribution Manager.
• Responsible for ensuring the serving areas within the men and women’s inns programs are stocked at all times.
• 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
• Assigned to and is responsible for pulling frozen meat, seafood, dairy product, poultry, prepared or cooked foods, etc. for production and storing appropriately in refrigerators for use in production. Weekly pulled sheets are posted at various locations within the department. Pulled items must be labeled and stored according to the standards 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