Meals On Wheels Kitchen Aide/Driver PT

Kids for the Future; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

United Way of Central Alabama's Meals on Wheels program is hiring a Part-Time Kitchen Aide/Driver to prepare and deliver nutritious meals to seniors across Jefferson County. This hands-on role combines cooking assistance with safe vehicle delivery, requiring dependability and compassion.

Responsibilities include packing meals, loading delivery vehicles, and delivering to recipient homes while keeping the kitchen clean and compliant with food safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2-3 years driving experience with a clean driving record.
• Maintain current Food Safety Certification as required by Jefferson County Health Department.

Responsibilities

• Pack meals and load into van or truck.
• Check meals to ensure correct quantity for each route.
• Deliver meals to recipient homes and pickup sites as needed.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and equipment.
• Report issues to Kitchen Manager or supervisor.
• Demonstrate use of routing software and maps.
• Participate in team meetings and events.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Reading maps and directions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Location 3600 8th Avenue South,Birmingham, AL, 35222,United States
• Employee Type Part Time
• Required Degree High school
• Travel 20%
• Manage Others No

Join United Way of Central Alabama's Meals on Wheels team as a Part-Time Kitchen Aide/Driver and make a direct impact in the lives of seniors across our community. In this hands-on role, you'll help prepare and deliver nutritious meals while building meaningful connections with those who rely on this vital service. If you're dependable, compassionate, and passionate about serving others, this is your opportunity to turn every workday into a chance to make a difference.

Job Summary

Each driver is responsible for assisting in meal preparation, packing and loading delivery vehicles with meals, and maintaining the MOW kitchen. Driver will be responsible for driving meals to delivery pick up sites as needed as well as delivering meals to recipient homes within Jefferson County.

Responsibilities

• Pack meals and load into van and/or truck
• Check meals to assure the correct number of meals are packed for each route
• Adhere to protocol for communicating client issues or emergencies
• Report any undelivered food to Kitchen Manager
• Clean and maintain kitchen and equipment (ie washing dishes, mopping floors, taking out trash)
• Report equipment or food issues to Kitchen Manager
• Maintain clean and orderly delivery vehicle
• Communicate any vehicle issues or maintenance needs to Kitchen Manager/designated team member
• Communicate route adjustments or efficiency issues to Kitchen Manager/designated team member
• Assist in meal preparation
• Demonstrate proficient use of mapping and program software
• Participate in scheduled team or other UWCA meetings and events

Other

• Other duties as assigned
• Maintain current Food Safety Certification for Jefferson County Health Department

Qualifications

Knowledge & Skills

Must have good verbal and written communication skills. Must have a pleasant demeanor and customer service skills

Ability to work effectively with a diverse population of clients, volunteers, and co-workers. Ability to read maps and follow directions

Education

High school education or GED

Experience

2-3 years driving experience. Must have a clean driving record.

Working Conditions

Must be a minimum of 21 years of age

Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Safely and confidently navigate various weather conditions and/or areas of Jefferson County

Must be comfortable driving van or other delivery vehicle

Other:

Proof of automobile insurance commensurate with State law

Must meet and maintain eligibility requirements to be insured by UWCA’s insurance

Background checks to include but not limited to criminal record and drug screen,