Job Type Full-timeDescriptionJob Title: Delivery Driver (Meals on Wheels)Reports to: Logistics ManagerLocation: LIC, NYPosition Summary:Kommissary is a social enterprise on a mission to spread joy through food. We produce and deliver high volumes of meals spanning a diverse array of cuisines to every demographic in New York City.Kommissary is seeking a meal delivery driver who is responsible for safe driving, maintaining the vehicle, delivering meals to homeboundelders while observing the client and their surrounding area (reporting concerns as needed). This person should possess the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. We are looking for an observant, communicative, reliable and compassionate person with a clean driving history. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful, growth-oriented company.At Kommissary, you'll become part of a team dedicated to delivering unparalleled hospitality.Responsibilities & Duties:
- Maintain your own delivery route, ensuring clients receive their meals on time.
- Monitor and record food temperatures, reporting any issues to the logistics Coordinator.
- Ensure adherence to planned menus and report any changes as needed.
- Pick-up meals and deliver them to homebound elders.
- Return completed paperwork at the end of your route, noting any missed deliveries.
- Safely return any undelivered meals to the appropriate storage.
- Follow all road safety rules and exercise good judgment while driving.
- Observe clients and their surrounding area; report concerns as needed.
- Keep vehicles clean and in good operating condition, assisting with the oversight of their maintenance.
- Inspect vehicles daily and report any operational or structural defects immediately.
- Review vehicle documentation to ensure inspections, registration, and insurance information are all up-to-date.
- Maintain accurate daily log of meal deliveries and contributions collected.
- Assist in scheduling meal deliveries to minimize time and distance between delivery.
- Keep daily gasoline and mileage records.
- Pick-up and return vehicles to garage or parking place daily.
- Work Monday-Friday 35-40 hours a week.
- Must be able to drive in inclement weather.
Compensation:Pay range is $21.00 to $22.00/per hour, depending on skill level, experience and/or education. Compensation offered is also subject to local wage and hour laws.Other Duties:This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Health Insurance
Equal Employment Opportunity: Kommissary does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Kommissary is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact us at ...@kommissary.com.RequirementsQualifications:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Valid NYS driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Willingness to complete Elder Abuse Training after being hired
- Experience with GPS navigation.
- At least 2 years of driving experience in NYC or high traffic areas.
- Strong empathy for the needs of homebound seniors.
- Must pass a thorough background check and drug test.
- Must speak English fluently. Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus.
Physical Requirements:The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Lift up to 50lbs.
- Work sitting (driving) for long periods of time.
- Must be able to speak and hear/listen.
- Specific vision abilities include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Work standing or walking.
- Work bending and squatting.
Salary Description $21.00-$22.00