Substitute Deliverer - Meals on Wheels

Company: Check Out These Great Henry Street Settlement
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Job Overview: Department/Division: Senior Services/ Meals on Wheels Schedule: No set hours, shifts vary from Monday to Friday between 8 am and 4 pm Type: Per Diem, Part Time Pay: $22 an hour; non-exempt 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 125year 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 nutritious meals to homebound, incapacitated, and isolated seniors throughout designated areas of Manhattan. Candidates must be reliable and dependable, demonstrating consistent attendance, punctuality, and a strong commitment to providing timely and quality service. In addition to meal delivery, Meal Deliverers conduct brief wellness checks to ensure clients’ safety and well-being. This role requires a warm, compassionate, and personable individual who enjoys working with seniors and can build positive relationships. Qualifications: High school diploma or GED preferred Must be available to train on set shift Monday-Friday 8a.m-2p.m for the first 30-60 days Minimum of 1 year Food deliverer experience Strong verbal communication skills Enjoys working with seniors and is committed to providing compassionate service Responsible, dependable, and able to work independently Reliable with strong attendance and punctuality Flexible and able to adapt to changing schedules, including working on short notice Willingness to work overtime as needed, including without advance notice Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills 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- and post-trip inspections, and report all 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. Flexibility to work in various weather conditions during deliveries

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