Driver- Meals

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago partners with mission-driven people and organizations across Cook and Lake counties to witness a message of mercy and hope to a world in need by improving lives, nourishing spirits; strengthening and empowering people, families, and communities; and committing to being present to our times through the eyes of faith.  

Driver -- Meals

Drivers adhere to delivery schedules, follow safety protocols, and assist with meal loading/unloading, ensuring compliance with all relevant standards and regulations.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensures effective and efficient delivery of meals to clients/sites assigned to the Home Delivered Meals program. 

• Conducts well-being checks on seniors when delivering meals and reports any changes in seniors' physical or mental status to the Nutrition Site Coordinator or the Nutrition Program Director immediately. 

• Adheres to scheduled routes and times of delivery ensuring all meals are handled and delivered in accordance with agency/programmatic policies and procedures, professional standards, and external requirements of all relevant regulatory, licensing, or accrediting bodies. 

• Operates the vehicle safely, including but not limited to checking fuel level, lights, obeying traffic laws, and not allowing unauthorized riders and will report any, but not limited to, problems, malfunctions, and/or accidents in a timely manner. 

• Assists coworkers and kitchen staff with the loading/unloading of meals to the delivery vehicles according to route requirements. 

• Assists the food service worker in any of their responsibilities if requested.

PLEASE NOTE: Essential functions include all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

X Kneel and move from sitting, bending, kneeling, or standing multiple times a day
X Push and pull objects up to 50 pounds
X Climb up and down 3 or more flights of stairs at a time
X Lift up to 50 pounds
X Additional Requirements: Ability to work in inclement weather

Other Requirements Comply with program and/or Agency requirements related to (check all that apply).
X Background check, including any program specific requirements.
    Physical examination
    TB Testing
    Drug Testing
X Driver's License and reliable transportation
X Agency-specified automobile insurance
   Additional Requirements:

Immediate Supervisor: Program Manager

Directly Supervises: N/A

Indirectly Supervises: N/A

Education and Experience Requirements:

Relevant Education:
Preferred: Associate Degree

Minimum: High School / GED

Relevant Experience:
Preferred: 1-2 Years

Minimum: 1-2 Years