Driver - Meals - PT

Catholic Charities; Waukegan, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago is seeking a Part-Time Driver-Meals to deliver home-delivered meals and conduct senior well-being checks. You will maintain accurate documentation, practice safety and sanitation standards, and support meal preparation and loading activities.

The role requires driving to assigned routes, reporting incidents, and collaborating with team members. Minimum HS diploma and 1–3 years relevant experience are expected, with compensation starting at $19.35

Qualifications

• Minimum HS Diploma or GED with 1–3 years relevant experience.
• Strong driving skills and safe driving practices are required.
• Good communication and time-management abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver meals to clients/sites according to route sheet.
• Assist with packaging and loading/unloading of meals and supplies.
• Record driver logs and client/site documentation as required.
• Report changes in seniors' status and any incidents to staff.
• Follow safety, sanitation, and organizational policies and procedures.

Skills

Safe driving skills

Strong communication

Time management

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or GED

1-3 years relevant experience

Job description

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago partners with mission-driven people and organizations across Cook and Lake counties to witness a message of mercy and hope to a world in need by improving lives and nourishing spirits; strengthening and empowering people, families, and communities; and committing to being present to our times through the eyes of faith.

Role Overview

The Part-Time Driver-Meals d elivers and safely transports home-delivered meals to assigned clients and sites while conducting senior well-being checks, maintaining accurate documentation, ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards, reporting concerns or incidents, assisting with meal preparation and loading activities, and supporting team operations through collaboration and continuous learning.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure effective and efficient delivery of meals to clients/sites assigned to Home Delivered Meals Program in accordance to the route sheet. Assist with the packaging of meals and supplies. Assist with loading/unloading of meals to the delivery vehicles. Conduct well-being checks on seniors when delivering meals.
• Ensure all meals are handled and delivered in accordance of organization/programmatic policies and procedures, professional standards and external requirements of all relevant regulatory licensing or accrediting bodies. Immediately reports any observed changes in seniors' physical or mental status to the required staff per department expectations. Notify required management, in a timely manner, of any incidents, accidents, maintenance issues, vehicle malfunctions or circumstances that need attention.
• Reviews route sheet daily to verify if any new clients were received or removed from route or route changes. Completes and maintains driver vehicle logs and client/site documentation in accordance of organization/programmatic policies and procedures, professional standards, and external requirements of all relevant regulatory, licensing or accrediting bodies.
• Assist co-workers in any of their responsibilities if requested/needed. Attend meetings as required by leadership.
• Operates vehicles safely, checks fuel levels, lights, obeys traffic laws and follows standard safety procedures. Follows Sanitation procedures regarding cleanliness of vehicles to comply with organization/programmatic policy standards.
• Engage in ongoing learning, training, and skill development, seeking and applying feedback to continuously improve performance and contribute to team and organizational success.

Essential Functions

Essential functions include all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Kneel and move from sitting, bending, kneeling, or standing multiple times a day
• Climb up and down up to 3 flights of stairs at a time
• Lift, push, and pull up to 25 lbs

Other Requirements

Comply with program and/or requirements related to:

• Background check
• DMV check

Additional Requirements

• Driver's license
• Automobile insurance

Education and Experience Requirements

Minimum

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) 1-3 years relevant experience
• Safe driving skills. Strong communication skills. Efficiently manages time and works well with others.

Preferred

• Associate's Degree (AA) in a related field of study 3-5 years relevant experience
• Prior experience in food delivery

Starting at $19.35 / hour

Pay Transparency

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 (820 ILCS 112/5, et seq.), Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago is required to provide the wages and benefits that it reasonably expects in good faith to offer for any specific job positions posted. Please note that the exact compensation package ultimately offered to an applicant may vary based on skills, experience, and location, amongst other permissible factors.

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Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and consideration for employment is made without regard to: race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Catholic Charites is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an email to [e-mail] or call 312-655-7127 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.