Job Description

Food Truck Driver

The Core Purpose

of the Ottawa Mission is to reflect Jesus' love in serving the homeless, the hungry, and the lost.

Our Mission

is to provide food, shelter, clothing and skills, and offer healing, faith and hope for building a wholesome life

Vision & Values

Our Vision

is that all the hurting, hungry and lost in Ottawa find HOPE, HEALING & HOME

Our Values are

Faith First, Excellence in All, Respect, and Dignity

Position Purpose

Reporting to the Manager OM Kitchen Services (Manager) the Food Truck Driver is responsible for driving the food truck into vulnerable communities and serving meals out of the truck in these communities. They are expected to operate the Food Truck vehicle in a safe manner at all times, obeying all rules of the road, and follow all appropriate company policies and procedures. They must adhere to sanitation practices and health and safety requirements. The Food Truck Driver will have a "What Ever It Takes" attitude with the people in the communities by providing them with professional, consistent, reliable, service while in that community.

Food Truck Driver

Professional representation of The Ottawa Mission through responsible driving and appearance Drive the truck into assigned vulnerable communities Serve meals to people in the community using excellent customer service Operation of all food truck kitchen equipment and tools Assigning and instructing Kitchen Assistants to complete appropriate tasks if necessary Ensure all dishes are cleaned and stored when returned to the Orleans kitchen Proper handling and accurate completion of all necessary paperwork related to daily responsibilities Receive food services and other deliveries, overseeing condition and handling of incoming goods Pick up, prior to community meal service, donations from the OM Kitchen to be distributed to clients (i.e., grocery bags, etc.) Adhere to all Legislated and Ottawa Mission policies and procedures, including all Health and Safety related policies and procedures Ensure all standards regarding hygienic food storage, preparation and serving are maintained in order to successfully meet all the requirements of inspections by the Ottawa Public Health Department Other related duties as required and/or assigned by the Manager

Housekeeping

Maintain cleanliness of food truck interior and exterior and all the equipment Clean and sanitize food truck kitchen appliances, fridges, stoves and other appliances or equipment Sanitize and polish food truck kitchen Sweep and mop food truck floor as needed

Maintenance

Refuel the food truck as required using The Ottawa Mission's gas credit card Maintain food truck usage / mileage logs Adhere to all road safety requirements at all times

Education

High school diploma

Experience

2 - 3 years' experience as a driver Experience driving large vehicles considered an asset Experience working with Homeless and Vulnerable populations considered an asset

Qualifications

Valid 'G' Class Driver's License with a clean driver's abstract (Must be able to provide a copy of abstract) Excellent driving skills HACCP, WHMIS and City of Ottawa Food Handlers Certification required Proven ability to demonstrate safety and sanitation Ability to work independently and as part of a team Good oral and written communication skills Ability to multi-task Ability to work in a very fast paced environment Ability to lift up to 50 lbs Must be a self-starter with a sense of urgency and the ability to work with minimal supervision Flexibility in work hours, including early mornings Bilingualism (English/French) considered an asset

Working Conditions

High degree of physical activity involving: walking, standing, sitting, climbing stairs, bending, lifting, driving Ability to stand for long periods of time Ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to lift up to 50 lbs Ability to maintain alertness while driving Must be comfortable working in a challenging environment that has the potential for confrontation and/or exposure to violence

COVID-19 Vaccination (Minimum 2 Doses) is a condition of employment.

We thank all applicants for their interest in The Ottawa Mission, however, due to the volume of resumes we receive, only those selected for interview will be contacted.

ACCOMMODATION IS AVAILABLE, UPON REQUEST, FOR ALL APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

THE OTTAWA MISSION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From $21.11 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Discounted or free food On-site parking Wellness program
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Weekends as needed
Experience:

Driving: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred) Class G Licence (required)
Work Location: In person