Meals on Wheels Delivery Driver

DuPage Senior Citizens Council; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage: $18

Professional Development Training

LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency Training

Company Sponsored Events

Job summary

The DuPage Senior Citizens Council is seeking a Part-Time Meals on Wheels Delivery Driver to deliver meals to older adults' homes in DuPage or Kane County using a company vehicle.

An ideal candidate is self-motivated, highly organized, and passionate about helping the senior population; you will maintain meal records, operate the scanning device, and follow safety and traffic laws.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license.
• Vehicle insurance.
• Background check required.
• Must complete Illinois Food Service Sanitation course and maintain.
• Must have an acceptable driving record.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to follow driving directions or use a GPS application.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of senior meals served.
• Operates the DSCC scanning device to maintain and track daily meal counts.
• Assures that all food service sanitation standards are practiced.
• Provides immediate assistance when needed, offers to call neighbor, friend, relative, or 911.
• Maintains cleanliness of DSCC/KSC vehicles and follows vehicle maintenance policies.
• Obeys all traffic laws and avoids erratic driving on highways or residential areas.

Skills

Smartphone usage

Food service experience

Communication skills

Verbal and written communication

Job description

Description

The DuPage Senior Citizens Council/Kane Senior Council (DSCC/KSC) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3), volunteer-driven organization committed to the well-being, socialization, and health of seniors. DSCC/KSC is the designated Meals on Wheels and Community Dining provider in DuPage and Kane County.

Our Mission:

DSCC/KSC initiates, delivers, monitors, and coordinates services that promote the ability of older people to live their lives in dignity.

DSCC/KSC is looking for Part-Time Meals on Wheels Delivery Driver to deliver meals to older adult's homes using a company vehicle in DuPage or Kane County. An ideal Meals on Wheels Delivery Driver would be self-motivated, highly organized, and passionate about helping the senior population.

Meals On Wheels Delivery Driver Responsibilities/Tasks

• Maintain accurate records of senior meals served


• Operates the DSCC scanning device to maintain and track daily meal counts


• Assures that all food service sanitation standards are practiced


• Provides immediate assistance when needed, based on the needs of the senior participant; offers to call neighbor, friend, relative, or 911


• Maintains cleanliness of DSCC/KSC vehicles and follows vehicle maintenance policies


• Obeys all traffic laws and avoids erratic driving on highways or residential areas

Job Benefits

• $18 an hour


• Professional Development Training


• LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency Training


• Company Sponsored Events

Qualifications

• Position requires a valid driver's license and vehicle insurance


• Must complete a background check


• Must pass the State of Illinois Food Service Sanitation course and maintain


• Must have an acceptable driving record


• Able to lift 50lbs


• Must be able to follow driving directions or use a GPS application

Skills/Experience Desired

• Strong knowledge of using a smartphone(cellphone)


• Food service experience


• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills


• Excellent verbal and written communication