Meal Delivery Driver — Flexible PT Route for Elders

University Settlement Society of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

University Settlement Society of New York is seeking a part-time Meals Driver to support homebound elderly clients in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn. You will pick up meals, transport them safely, and deliver to clients while maintaining logs and coordinating with staff.

The role requires lifting up to 75 lbs, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to communicate in English. The schedule typically runs 7:30am/8:00am to 1:00pm/2:00pm, totaling about 17 hours per week.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or HSE.
• A minimum of one year's experience in a professional driving role.
• You must have a valid Driver’s License with no violations/ DMV on-line driver abstract a must.
• Ability to lift 75lbs or more.
• Must be able to stretch, bend, walk up flights of stairs.
• Able to read, write and speak some English.
• Must be a team player and interact well with other staff.

Responsibilities

• Pick up meals at designated site and transfer them to vehicle.
• Ensure safe and proper temperatures for all food items.
• Drive and deliver meals to homebound elderly clients.
• Collect contributions from clients and deliver to Program Director and return receipts to clients.
• Communicate with program staff.
• Maintain written route sheets and vehicle log on a daily basis.
• Call 911 in event of client medical emergency and contact program staff.
• Check in at end of route with supervisor daily, park and secure vehicle.
• Wash and sanitize meal bags and vehicle.

Education

High school diploma or HSE

Job description

University Settlement Society of New York is seeking a part-time Meals Driver to support homebound elderly clients in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn. You will pick up meals, transport them safely, and deliver to clients while maintaining logs and coordinating with staff.

The role requires lifting up to 75 lbs, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to communicate in English. The schedule typically runs 7:30am/8:00am to 1:00pm/2:00pm, totaling about 17 hours per week.