WHO WE ARE: We are more than a nonprofit organization. We are a ministry of service that includes nearly 600 paid professional employees dedicated to helping those we serve. We provide compassionate care today for flourishing communities tomorrow. Founded locally in 1911, VOA Northern California & Northern Nevada is one of the largest providers of social services in the region, delivering a broad range of community-based services that transform lives while meeting immediate needs of families, individuals, veterans, seniors, and youth. In fact, VOA-NCNN provides shelter or housing to over 3,500 men, women, and children every night.
OUR MISSION: VOA puts faith into action by providing compassionate human services to empower individuals and strengthen communities. VOA aspires to create a world in which every person lives a life of emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being, filled with hope across Northern California & Northern Nevada.
PROGRAM AND LOCATION: VOA, a Certified Great Place to Work, is recruiting a Driver & Kitchen Assistant for our Central Kitchen team in downtown Sacramento, CA. Every day the Central Kitchen staff prepare, package, and deliver more than 1,000 warm, nutritious, made-with-love meals to fragile seniors, veterans, families, and shelter residents. Must have the flexibility to work irregular hours based on staffing needs; including evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
The Driver and Kitchen Assistant is responsible for assuring quality service to all program participants compassionately and professionally as it relates to the specific program objectives. Objectives include safe and timely delivery of meals to various programs in a company vehicle, unloading and stocking weekly deliveries, assisting in the preparation of meals, serving meals to clients at the designated programs, receiving and inventorying foods, equipment, and janitorial cleaning supplies. The Driver and Kitchen Assistant will demonstrate supportive interaction with program participants and team members and perform all work duties as required. Work is performed in a cost-effective and service-oriented manner as it relates to established organizational standards.
OBJECTIVES/ACTIVITIES:
Responsible for performing daily work requirements to achieve established objectives of the program. Driving is approximately eighty percent (80%) of this position.
Responsible for all areas of daily program maintenance in compliance with company policies.
Responsible for self-development.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
This position spends approximately eighty percent (80%) driving a company vehicle. One year of driving and delivery experience is preferred. One year of related kitchen experience is preferred. This position requires a demonstrated ability to communicate and comprehend oral and written instructions and provide services to clients without ethnic or social prejudices. General knowledge of issues and challenges unique to homelessness, substance abuse, young adults, minorities, and persons with disabilities is preferred. Specific knowledge and experience with the following are required:
SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED:
Teamwork skills
Oral and written communication skills
Ability to assist other people
Punctual and reliable
Organizational skills
Analytical and decision-making ability
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Regularly lift and move 50-pound items
Lift and move up to 75 pounds
Load and unload large food containers safely from the vehicle
Drive safely to designated locations
Stand, walk, bend, stoop, and sit frequently
Climb stairs as needed
Kneel occasionally
USD $23.69 - USD $23.69 /Hr.
Volunteers of America is a national, nonprofit, faith-based organization providing local human service programs, as well as opportunities for individual and community involvement.
Established locally in 1911, Volunteers of America Northern California & Northern Nevada's ongoing mission to reach and uplift all people has expanded to include families with children, seniors, the homeless, former foster youth, and people with substance abuse issues. Our goal? To end homelessness, support the most vulnerable populations and transform the community into a better place.
Our professional staff currently operates more than 40 locally managed and delivered programs. Services provided include food and shelter, counseling, independent living and parenting skills, substance-abuse treatment and rehabilitation, and job training. Learn more about us.
