At Age UK Kent Rivers, qualifications and experience aren't the only things we look for in applicants. We value compassion, empathy for older people, and dedication to our charity's core values. We offer training, cover DBS checks, and provide good rates of pay, expenses, and mileage (subject to role). Additionally, we offer access to a new staff benefits scheme, rewarding those who go above and beyond. If you're interested in joining a dynamic team making positive changes to the lives of older people, contact us about our current vacancies.
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We are looking for a Meal Delivery Driver to transport and deliver freshly cooked meals from our 5–Star kitchen at The Mackenney Centre, Gillingham to older people living in their own homes.
Job Type: Part-time, permanent; 12.5 hours Monday-Friday including bank holidays, 11:30 - 14:00
Hourly rate: £11.44 per hour
Location: Community of Gillingham
Key Responsibilities:
- To adhere to the scheduled delivery list.
- Maintain the cleanliness of all equipment, including used utensils and crockery.
- Ensure all tasks are carried out to specified hygienic requirements.
- Ensure correct portioning, when serving meals in customer’s own home.
- To serve meals on customer’s own tableware and with correct cutlery.
- To ensure that a drink is also provided when serving meals.
- To provide a ‘Well Person Check’ at each delivery and pass on any relevant information, such as ‘no reply’ or any other welfare concerns about customers to senior staff.
- Understand and respond to both Food Hygiene and Health & Safety requirements at all times.
- Ensure accurate mileage records are completed at the end of the delivery and passed on to appropriate staff.
- Ensure that meal temperatures are accurately recorded and passed on to the appropriate person.
- Use the appropriate equipment as provided and use in accordance with instructions.
- Show respect and consideration to all customers and their families.
The Ideal Candidate will:
- hold a full driving licence and have the use of your own adequately insured vehicle (‘Business Use’ insurance).
- To either already hold an up-to-date Food Hygiene Certificate or be willing to attend the relevant training course.
- Good communication skills.
- To be able to work as part of a team, but also able to use own initiative.
- Must be prepared to undertake a DBS check.
- A flexible approach, with a willingness to provide cover for colleagues at short notice.
The areas covered in the Job Description are intended to provide an overall context to the role, and is not designed to be an exhaustive list of tasks.
Benefits:
- Petrol paid 45p per mile.
- Blue Light Discount
- DBS, training and uniforms/PPE all paid for by Age UK Kent Rivers.
- Pension scheme.
- Further qualifications.
- Wellbeing scheme – Simplyhealth.
- Kudos Awards Scheme – with the chance to win a week at our coastal holiday home, including additional leave!
Closing Date: 25th November 2024
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable CV’s/applications.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £11.44 per hour
Expected hours: 12.5 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Schedule:
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience of working with older people?
- Do you have the Right to Work in the UK?
Experience:
- Delivery driver experience: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle (required)
Work Location: On the road
Application deadline: 25/11/2024
