Meals on Wheels Driver

Meals on Wheels Driver

Job Category: Food Services

Part-Time

On-site

Rate: $16.94 USD per hour

Location: Bridgeport, CT

Position Type: Part time

Shifts: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. On-Call Tuesday & Thursday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Description

This isn't just a job it's a lifeline for those we serve. Deliver meals safely and on schedule to elderly clients using a company vehicle. Load, organize, and transport up to 100 meals per day while maintaining food safety standards. Provide friendly, respectful customer service during each delivery. Follow assigned delivery routes and adjust as needed for weather, traffic, or client needs. Maintain accurate delivery logs and report any issues, concerns, or changes in client condition. Ensure the company vehicle remains clean, fueled, and in good working condition. Follow all safety, sanitation, and temperature-control procedures when handling food. Communicate effectively with supervisors, kitchen staff, and program coordinators.

What You'll Need to be Successful:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working in delivery driving, food service, or community support roles.
• Familiarity with food safety and handling procedures.
• Basic understanding of safe driving practices and vehicle operation.
• Ability to follow routes, read maps, and use basic navigation tools.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Bonus if You Have These Skills:

• Experience working with seniors or vulnerable populations.
• Ability to manage time efficiently.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time-management and route-planning abilities.
• Skill in maintaining accurate logs and documentation.
• Customer-service skills with a focus on empathy and professionalism.

Why You'll Love This Job:

• Develop relationships with the seniors you serve and become a trusted, familiar face in their lives.
• Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with free weekends.
• Work with a supportive, mission-driven group that values kindness, dependability, and community.
• Access to an Employee Wellness Coordinator and robust wellness program that support your health and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for advancement grow your career with us!

Physical & Environmental Demands:

• Must be able to lift and carry insulated meal bags, coolers, and supplies weighing up to 25 lbs, multiple times per shift.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, and climbing stairs while delivering meals to homes or apartments.
• Ability to safely operate a vehicle for extended periods (up to several hours per day), often getting in and out of the vehicle repeatedly during a shift.
• Use of hands and arms for loading meals, handling food containers, and operating vehicle controls.
• Must be comfortable driving and walking in a variety of weather conditions, including rain, snow, heat, and cold.
• Will enter a range of home settings that may include: stairs or uneven walkways, pets, varying levels of cleanliness or clutter, and possible exposure to secondhand smoke, strong odors, or allergens.
• Occasionally exposed to traffic noise, GPS instructions, or other interruptions while on the road.
• May interact with clients who are lonely, ill, or in distress. Must be comfortable offering empathy while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Reasonable commendations can be provided.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Enthusiastic:

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Team Player:

Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Flexibility:

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Ability to Make an Impact:

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Licenses & Certifications

ServeSafe

Driver's License

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