BronxWorks is hiring (1) Driver for the Family Shelters program.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive agency vehicle to specified locations as assigned by supervisor for the purpose of picking up or dropping off passengers for program activities. 
• Complete errands with agency vehicle for the purpose of picking up supplies or delivering items at/to various locations. 
• Perform vehicle maintenance monthly, including cleaning vehicle inside and out, checking the oil, brake and transmission fluids. 
• Maintain accurate and up to date travel log. 
• Notify supervisor of vehicle maintenance problems as they arise. 
• Fill vehicle with gas when needed. 
• Assist with food preparation under direction of head cook. 
• Assist with safe handling and proper temperature control of prepared foods. 
• Assist with proper functioning and cleaning of kitchen and kitchen equipment, dining areas, and adherence to sanitation standards. 
• Assist with packaging and delivery of meals to satellite offices. 
• Maintain food usage records and assist in taking monthly inventory. 
• Attend relevant BronxWorks agency and outside trainings. 
• Assist with weighing in, receiving and proper storage of food. 
• Abide by Department of Health and OSHA regulations regarding proper kitchen hygiene and maintenance. 
• Other duties as assigned.
  QUALIFICATIONS
• GED/High School Diploma
• A minimum of 3 years required 
• Valid driver’s license from the state in which the bearer resides with no reported traffic violations for the previous 18 months and no more than 3 points reported within the last 3 years.
• Experience driving vans and oversized vehicles. 
• Experience reading maps and a good knowledge of the New York City highway system. 
• Engaging personality and detailed orientated skills are essential. 
• Strong oral and written communication, time management and organizational skills are necessary. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

·Ability to lift, pull, push and/or move a minimum of 60 pounds.

·Ability to sit for long periods of time.

·Ability to climb five flights of stairs.

·Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents.

• ‘TB Test required with the first 120 days of employment’ for Shelters and Homeless outreach"

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