Care Home Food Delivery Driver

AbleCare Homes; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A family-run care company in the UK is seeking a reliable Food Delivery Driver to ensure expertly prepared meals are delivered safely to care homes in Bristol. The ideal candidate should have a clean driving license and a friendly, professional attitude. This part-time role involves picking up food, safe delivery, customer service, and maintaining vehicle hygiene. Join us today and help improve the quality of life for older people in the community with every delivery you make.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Full training in safe food handling

Supportive family-run environment with 40 years of history

Qualifications

• Responsible and reliable driver with a clean driving license.
• Previous driving experience preferred.
• Friendly and professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Pick up food from the central kitchen and check for completeness.
• Deliver orders within the expected time window.
• Maintain safe driving standards at all times.
• Greet customers politely and confirm menu details.
• Log van cleaning and temperature checks.

Skills

Clean driving license

Previous driving experience

Friendly attitude

Professional attitude

Job description

Overview

AbleCare Homes is looking for a reliable and safety-conscious Food Delivery Driver to join our team! In this role, you'll be responsible for ensuring that expertly prepared meals from our talented chefs are delivered safely and efficiently to our homes across Bristol.

What We’re Offering

• A part-time position (1 day a week – between 6-9 hours)
• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Full training in safe food handling and manual handling
• A supportive, family-run company with 40 years of history in Bristol
• Recognition as one of the best companies to work for locally

What We’re Looking For

• A responsible and reliable driver with a clean driving license (essential)
• Previous driving experience preferred
• A friendly and professional attitude
• Commitment to delivering food safely and on time

Responsibilities

1. Collecting Food
   • Pick up food from the central kitchen.
   • Check that the order is complete and correctly packaged before leaving.
2. Safe & Timely Delivery
   • Follow the most efficient route to the care home.
   • Deliver orders within the expected time window.
   • Maintain safe driving standards at all times (road safety, speed limits, vehicle checks).
3. Food Safety & Hygiene
   • Keep cold foods cold using insulated bags and pre-cool the delivery van.
   • Prevent cross-contamination (clean equipment, separate food types).
   • Ensure the vehicle is clean and suitable for food transport.
   • Follow HACCP guidelines where required (important for your setting).
4. Customer Service
   • Greet customers politely and professionally.
   • Confirm menu details upon handover.
   • Handle any basic issues or queries courteously (missing items, delays, etc.).
   • Maintain a neat, presentable appearance.
5. Documentation & Records
   • Log van cleaning in cleaning schedule, temperature of fridge in delivery van AM/PM.
   • Report any incidents, delays, or customer feedback.
   • Complete temperature checks for compliance (Temperature probing before food leaves the kitchen and when it gets there, monthly probe calibration records).
6. Vehicle Care
   • Conduct basic pre-shift checks (tyres, lights, fuel, battery).
   • Keep the vehicle clean and roadworthy.
   • Report defects or maintenance issues promptly.
7. Communication
   • Stay in contact with dispatch, the kitchen, or management.
   • Update customers with ETA changes if necessary.
   • Report hazards, accidents, or unsafe conditions immediately.

Role Summary

At AbleCare Homes, we believe that great food is at the heart of great care. Our residents rely on us for delicious, nutritionally balanced meals that support their health and wellbeing. As a Food Delivery Driver, you’ll play a key role in ensuring that older people in our community receive the meals they need, delivered with care and reliability.

This is more than just a driving job – it’s a chance to make a real difference. You\'ll see first-hand how your work brings comfort and nourishment to those who need it most, helping to improve their quality of life.

Apply on the link below now and become part of the AbleCare family – where every journey makes a difference.

https://uk.surveymonkey.com/r/AbleCareJobApp