Substitute Meal Deliverer

Kids for the Future; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Henry Street Settlement seeks Meal Deliverers for the Meals on Wheels program to serve homebound seniors in Manhattan. Deliver prepared meals, perform quick wellness checks, and log daily activities in a caring, community-focused setting.

This part-time, fully onsite role operates on weekdays from 8am–2pm, with regular travel across Manhattan. Compensation starts at $22.00 per hour, with on-call requirements and supportive supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Familiarity with Lower East Side and Midtown Manhattan streets.
• Available to work on call with little notice.
• Available to work overtime without notice.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Interested in providing services to seniors.

Responsibilities

• Pick up meals from designated caterers, load them securely, and deliver them to assigned clients.
• Follow established routes and schedules to ensure timely deliveries.
• Deliver meals directly to clients’ doors, ensuring accurate distribution.
• Perform a quick wellness check at each delivery, reporting any concerns to the supervisor.
• Record daily delivery logs, monthly temperature, and taste test logs.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle and report any vehicle issues.

Skills

Lower East Side knowledge

On-call availability

Overtime availability

Interpersonal skills

Seniors services interest

Education

High school diploma/GED preferred

Job description

• Location Madison Street,New York, NY, 10002,United States
• Base Pay $22.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Part Time

Job Overview

• Schedule: Set hours, shift from Monday-Friday between 8am - 2pm
• Location: Fully onsite based out of the Lower East Side. Regular travel across Manhattan

Organizational Overview

Henry Street Settlement opens doors of opportunity to enrich lives and expand human progress for Lower East Side residents and other New Yorkers through social services, arts, and health care programs. Building on its 125+year legacy of innovation and effective programming, Henry Street offers more than 50 programs and is one of New York City’s largest social service agencies.

Job Summary

Meal Deliverers for the Meals on Wheels program play a vital role in delivering prepared meals to homebound, incapacitated, and isolated seniors within a specific area of Manhattan. The Meal Deliverers demonstrate a warm and charismatic personality when engaging with seniors and conducting wellness checks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED preferred
• Knowledge of Lower East Side and Midtown Manhattan Streets
• Available to work on call with little notice
• Available to work overtime without notice
• Good interpersonal skills
• Interested in providing services to seniors

Responsibilities

• Pick up meals from designated caterers, load them securely, and deliver them to assigned clients.
• Follow established routes and schedules to ensure timely deliveries.
• Deliver meals directly to clients’ doors, ensuring accurate distribution.
• Perform a quick wellness check at each delivery, immediately reporting any concerns about clients’ health, safety, or environment to the supervisor.
• Record daily delivery logs, monthly temperature, and taste test logs.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle, perform basic pre-trip and post-trip inspections, and report any vehicle issues.
• Adhere to program policies and procedures
• Other related duties as assigned

Essential Physical Job Functions

• Must be able to lift and carry bags between 15lbs and 30lbs
• Must be able to walk up and down stairs
• Able to walk at least one mile to complete deliveries.
• On-call and per diem scheduling will be based on program needs.
• There is exposure to various weather conditions during deliveries.