Food Distributor

Overview

The Distributor supports Advanced Meal food production, distribution and delivery needs with a variety of duties. Accurately assembles, packages and loads food, products and beverages for delivery to multiple locations. Reviews distribution sheets for accuracy and makes proper corrections. Records and monitors the temperatures of food and coolers. Additionally, the Distributor cleans and sanitizes the distribution area and coolers. Handles duties and responsibilities with the knowledge of being a liaison between Advanced Meal and its clients. Maintains all logs, records and reports on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

HACCP AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points):

• Responsible for DOH compliance and strives for regulatory success.
• Adheres to proper compliance related to dress, jewelry, hair etc.
• Monitors and records temperature of all perishable items upon storage/ delivery and before and after service to ensure temperatures are within safety.
• Monitors and records temperature of cooler and ingredient storage areas to ensure proper temperatures and freshness of prepared food are maintained at all times.
• Stores all foods in correct place, wrapping, labeling and dating all items properly to preserve and protect the quality of foods.
• Rotates all inventory daily in each holding/storage area ensuring that items are stored chronologically (first in, first out).
• Maintains food quality control by checking for any product that is damaged, leaking and/or spoiled. Reports any such incidence to the management for corrective action.
• Reports faulty operation of equipment to management to repair or replace to assure a safe work environment.
• Must comply with all federal, state, and local laws. Must comply with Loretto and Advanced Meal policies and procedures and follow infection control practices when performing daily tasks.
• Reports all accidents, incidents and hazardous conditions or equipment to Management.
• Maintains a safe and sanitary work area.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

Job expectations for all Loretto employees:

• Promotes and role models the mission, values, vision and strategic goals of Loretto in all interactions with staff, peers, residents, family members, vendors and visitors. Treats people with dignity, professionalism and kindness.
• Demonstrates excellent internal and external customer service skills such as friendly greeting, making eye contact, listening attentively, responding in a timely manner, showing respect and empathy and acting as a role model for staff and peers.
• Demonstrates excellent work attendance, reliability and work ethics. Arrives at facility on time for assigned shift and prepared to work.
• Attends and actively participates in required meetings and training sessions including reorientation.
• Complies with established policies, procedures, and codes of conduct at all times (e.g., dress code policy).
• Adheres to all health and safety requirements, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Practices and teaches safety awareness. Identifies and reports or corrects any possible safety or environmental issues.
• Understands all HIPAA and other compliance & regulatory requirements associated with their role, including completion of required internal or external training/certifications.
• Performs a variety of related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or ability to pass a written TABE test required.
• Ability to use a calculator, read a thermometer, and operate a variety of scales.
• Prior experience with food service packing and distribution preferred.
• Ability to read, write and understand the English language.
• Ability to follow simple oral and written directions.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Must learn and perform tasks pertinent to assigned position and other related positions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift boxes, cartons, and pans of food up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, talk, hear, see and perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to do routine cleaning.

SCOPE & TYPE OF SUPERVISION:

• Training and monitoring by Commissary Manager
• Will attend informational and reporting meeting in the department as required

Benefits/Compensation

• Pay Range $19.47 - $19.81 / hour
• Excellent medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance
• Disability coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 401(k) Retirement/Pension Plans
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Paid Time-Off Accrual
• Fun events for employees
• Convenient locations with free parking
• Employee Coaches - to help you achieve life goals
• Diaper Assistance Program
• Opportunity for career growth and movement within 19 sites

Compensation: 19.47 to 19.81 (USD)