Kitchen Assistant/Delivery Driver

Meals On Wheels Brisbane South Inc; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Meals on Wheels Brisbane South is hiring a Delivery Driver / Kitchen Assistant in Brisbane South. This permanent part-time role starts at 6:30am on weekdays, with no weekends or nights required, and involves delivering meals and assisting in the kitchen.

You will work closely with the kitchen team and volunteers to ensure meals are prepared, packed and delivered safely and on time, supporting our community-focused services.

Qualifications

• A current and valid open Queensland Class C (car) driver's licence.
• Safe driving record and commitment to road rules.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Willingness to assist across roles including kitchen tasks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver meals to clients and other services according to delivery runs.
• Pack, unpack and clean eskies used for meal deliveries.
• Assist with ingredient preparation, washing, stock rotation and meal packing.
• Support kitchen team with general food prep and cleaning duties as directed by Head Chef.
• Follow food safety, WHS procedures and organisational policies.
• Work cooperatively with kitchen staff and volunteers to ensure timely deliveries.

Skills

Driver's license

Time management

Organisational skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Food handling

Job description

DELIVERY DRIVER/KITCHEN ASSISTANT – Permanent Part Time

62 hours per fortnight | 5 days per week | 6:30am Start (M-F)
Immediate start available
Meals on Wheels Brisbane South
Location: 9 Abbotsleigh Street, Holland Park, QLD

Make a difference in your community – one meal at a time!

Are you a reliable, motivated and hands-on person looking for meaningful work with a community-focused organisation?

Meals on Wheels Brisbane South has an exciting opportunity for a Delivery Driver / Kitchen Assistant to join our team at Holland Park. With a 6:30 am start, you can enjoy your afternoons free while making a genuine difference in the lives of people in our community. This position offers a great work-life balance, with no weekend, public holiday or night work required. Meals on Wheels has proudly operated in the aged care sector for more than 70 years and now supports a diverse range of people in our communities, including NDIS participants. Within the Brisbane South Aged Care Planning Region, 11 Meals on Wheels services have amalgamated to form Meals on Wheels Brisbane South.

About the Role

Working closely with our kitchen team, volunteers and clients, you will play an important role in ensuring meals are prepared, packed and delivered safely and efficiently.

This is a hands-on position combining meal deliveries with kitchen assistance before and after delivery runs. The successful applicant will be organised, reliable and committed to providing excellent service to our clients.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver meals to clients and other services in accordance with assigned delivery run sheets, providing friendly, professional and courteous service.

Pack, unpack and clean eskies used for meal deliveries.

Assist with ingredient preparation, pot washing, stock rotation, meal packing and plating.

Support the kitchen team with general food preparation and cleaning duties as directed by the Head Chef.

Follow all food safety requirements, workplace health and safety procedures and organisational policies.

Work cooperatively with kitchen staff and volunteers to ensure meals are prepared and delivered on time.

About You

We are looking for someone who is dependable, practical and enjoys working as part of a team.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

A current and valid open Queensland Class C (car) driver's licence.

A safe driving record and a commitment to obeying road rules and driving to suit road conditions.

The physical capacity to undertake manual handling tasks, including lifting eskies into and out of vehicles.

Good time management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and work efficiently under pressure.

The ability to work independently with minimal supervision while communicating effectively with others.

A positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to assist wherever needed.

A genuine commitment to providing quality service to clients and supporting the local community.

Experience in food preparation, kitchen operations or meal delivery would be an advantage.

Screening Requirements

The successful applicant must hold, or be willing to obtain, an NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (Yellow Card) and must not be subject to a banning order or work restriction that prevents them from working in the NDIS or Aged care sectors.

A driving history report may also be requested as part of the recruitment process.