Part-time Nutrition Runner - Bayonne, NJ

Meals on Wheels is a community-centered organization dedicated to supporting homebound older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing nutritious meals and important daily wellness checks. As a trusted provider of these essential services, Meals on Wheels plays a crucial role in ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of vulnerable populations who may otherwise struggle to access regular nutrition and social contact. The organization operates with a compassionate mission to enhance the quality of life for its clients through reliable meal delivery paired with personal interaction and monitoring. This service helps reduce isolation while providing peace of mind to families and caretakers, knowing their loved ones receive daily attention from caring staff and volunteers. The Part-time Nutrition Runner position at Meals on Wheels is a vital role responsible for meal delivery and wellness checking under the supervision of the Nutrition Site Supervisor. This role demands a friendly, dependable individual who can interact positively with older and disabled adults in the community. The Nutrition Runner will be tasked with delivering meals to eligible participants in a timely and respectful manner, performing wellness checks during each delivery, and reporting any unusual conditions to the supervisor promptly. This ensures clients receive not only nutrition but also attention that may detect early signs of health concerns or emergencies. This position requires a flexible, conscientious candidate with excellent customer service skills and a clean and safe driving record to navigate the community and deliver meals efficiently. The working hours are part-time from 9 AM to 2 PM, ideal for those seeking a role with meaningful impact and manageable hours. The job includes responsibilities such as maintaining food safety standards to keep meals hot or cold as required, preparing lunch bags for delivery, and taking care of meal delivery vehicles and equipment. Additionally, the runner will provide updated weekly menus to clients and be prepared to deliver emergency meals during inclement weather, highlighting the critical support role they provide regardless of conditions. Candidates must hold a high school diploma and possess a valid New Jersey driver's license. Reliability, punctuality, and an ability to work during holidays such as Thanksgiving are important elements for success in this role. The position offers an opportunity to be part of a compassionate team dedicated to community care with a strong emphasis on teamwork, effective communication, and respect for a diverse client base. The Nutrition Runner's contribution directly influences the well-being of participants by ensuring timely meal access and observations that can be life-saving. Overall, joining Meals on Wheels as a Part-time Nutrition Runner offers a unique chance to engage in meaningful community service, build relationships, and develop skills in customer service and logistics within a supportive environment. The organization's mission, combined with the critical nature of the role, makes this an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about aiding vulnerable populations through hands-on assistance and daily outreach.

• High school diploma
• NJ driver’s license
• clean and safe driving record
• ability to work Thanksgiving
• work history that demonstrates reliability, flexibility and excellent customer service