Ready to make an impact in your community? Looking for a career in the food industry? Why drive your own when there is a company vehicle? Stop asking yourself these questions and read on about a fulltime opportunity with excellent benefits working for Meals on Wheels. Position is based in Johnson City.

Full benefits including 14 paid holidays & 12 days paid-time-off. No evening hours. No weekends.

POSITION TITLE: Kitchen Aide/Van Driver for Meals on Wheels

PAY/HOURS: $12.50/hr, 37.5 hrs weekly, 5:30am – 1:00pm Monday -Friday

REPORTS TO: Kitchen Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for accurately packing homebound meals and transporting congregate meals to assigned delivery stations. Kitchen duties include: assisting in cleaning kitchen, cookware and pans, sweeping and mopping. Physical demands include stooping, reaching, lifting, and carrying bulk food and cases up to 50 pounds. The working environment is warm and humid with sudden temperature changes, slippery floors, and moving parts and sharp edges of commercial kitchen equipment. Loading vans in all weather conditions. Operates van in a safe and efficient manner. Completes accurate paperwork and is exposed to all types of driving conditions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Drives routes as assigned and pack meals accurately.
2. Assist with any basic food preparation as needed in a safe, sanitary manner.
3. Follow instructions on paperwork and complete daily paperwork accurately.
4. Sweeping and mopping part of daily tasks.
5. Assist with stocking and cleaning of kitchen and lounge area.
6. Must work cooperatively and harmoniously with all co-workers and appropriate staff.
7. Abide by FTHRA rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
8. This list of duties and responsibilities is not inclusive. Employee is responsible for all other duties as assigned by appropriate management personnel.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Must be able to read and follow instructions. Reliability and accuracy is a must. Must be able and confident driving an extended cargo van or similar vehicle. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Full time benefits include paid leave including 12 days of paid-time-off & 14 paid holidays annually, State Pension Plan, employer paid life insurance & health insurance as low cost per pay period. Paid training and opportunity for advancement also available. 

First Tennessee Human Resource Agency (FTHRA) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic(s) protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities (EOE M/F/V/D/DFWP)

Safety Sensitive Position. All applicants are drug screened upon being made a contingent offer of employment. All employees are subject to random drug screens. Applications accepted at www.FTHRA.org or at application kiosk located at FTHRA Corporate Office, 704 Rolling Hills Drive, J.C., TN 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., M-F, DEADLINE TO APPLY: Open Until Filled. "Equal Opportunity Employer." EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled.

Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.

NOTE: We cannot accept resumes that are unaccompanied by a fully completed FTHRA application.

NOTICE This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have difficulty submitting your application through our online system, please send an email detailing the issues you are having to so we can inform our provider and the problem can be quickly resolved. FTHRA Online Application Submission Issues Please do not submit your resume or application via email, it will not be accepted as a valid application.

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