Delivery Driver / Kitchen Assistant

40 Dreams Catering LLC•Westfield, NJ

3h•$18 - $22

About The Position

THRIVE by 40 Dreams Catering is a senior meal-preparation company providing nutritious, high-quality meals to community elders. The company is seeking a reliable, friendly, safety-conscious team member for a full-time role delivering chef-prepared meals, primarily to seniors, using a company-provided vehicle. The driver follows assigned routes and scheduled delivery windows, handles food safely, and represents the company through professional, caring interactions with clients. The role also includes kitchen and facility support. Duties may include loading and unloading meals, light food preparation and plating, cleaning dishes and floors, monitoring cleaning supplies, running errands, and assisting with other assigned cleaning tasks. The employee participates in team meetings and communicates promptly with the dispatcher and management about route issues or client wellbeing concerns.

Requirements

Valid driver's license and clean driving record; an MVR check is required.
Ability to pass a background check.
Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds, and to stand, bend, and walk regularly during the shift.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including standing for long periods, walking up and down stairs, occasionally carrying 25–50 pounds, and bending repeatedly.
Strong time-management skills and ability to follow a route schedule.
Friendly, patient, and respectful demeanor, especially with elderly clients.
Basic smartphone navigation skills.
Reliability and punctuality.
Strong work ethic and willingness to work hard.
Attention to detail.
Positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in delivery, food service, or working with seniors.
Familiarity with the local area.

Responsibilities

Pick up and deliver meals on an assigned daily route, following scheduled delivery windows.
Handle deliveries carefully and maintain proper food temperature standards.
Greet clients warmly and professionally, and report concerns about client wellbeing to management.
Operate and maintain the company vehicle in a clean and safe condition.
Complete daily delivery logs and accurately confirm deliveries.
Promptly communicate route delays, issues, or changes to the dispatcher.
Follow traffic laws, company driving policies, and safety guidelines.
Assist with loading and unloading meals at the facility as needed.
Remove food from plates and pans.
Follow health and safety guidelines.
Monitor detergent and cleaning-supply levels.
Run errands when requested.
Perform other assigned cleaning duties.
Participate in team meetings.
Assist the chef with light food preparation and plating.
Sweep and mop floors.
Wash dishes and put items away in their proper areas.