About this role
Goodwill of Colorado
Applications due by Friday 11/20/2026
Job Description
Pay: $16.75 - $17.04
Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00AM - 2:30PM or 5:30AM - 2:00PM
JOB SUMMARY
We believe every meal delivered and every service provided makes a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults throughout our community. As a Delivery Driver/ Kitchen Assistant, you will play an essential role in supporting nutrition programs, promoting independence, and helping ensure seniors have access to the resources they need. Join a mission-driven team committed to serving others with compassion, dignity, and excellence.
In this Door- Dash type role, you will be driving and delivering meals to our clients as well as helping in the kitchen.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Delivery and Driving Responsibilities
- Safely deliver meals to customer clients.
- Load and unload food carriers.
- Maintain delivery logs and required route documentation.
- Conduct routine vehicle inspections and report maintenance concerns promptly.
- Drive agency vehicles in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
- Demonstrates the ability to use smartphone-based mapping and navigation applications to locate addresses and efficiently navigate between destinations.
- Uses deductive reasoning and sound judgment to assess situations, identify solutions, and make appropriate decisions with limited supervision.
- Demonstrates personal accountability by taking ownership of assigned tasks, following through on responsibilities, and communicating concerns or delays when necessary.
- Effectively organizes and prioritizes workload to meet daily productivity expectations while maintaining quality and accuracy.
- Adapts to changing priorities, routes, or circumstances while remaining focused on completing assigned responsibilities.
Kitchen & Sanitation Support
- Operate commercial dishwashing equipment and clean dishes, cookware, utensils, and kitchen tools by hand as needed.
- Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized environment in kitchen, food preparation, storage, and serving areas.
- Sweep, mop, sanitize, and uphold cleanliness standards for floors and workspaces.
- Collect and dispose of trash, recyclables, and food waste in designated disposal areas.
- Organize, store, and replenish clean dishes, equipment, and supplies.
- Support food preparation activities such as washing, peeling, chopping, portioning, and packaging ingredients.
- Restock food, beverages, and supplies in refrigerators, freezers, and storage locations.
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures to maintain compliance with health standards.
Team & Program Support
- Assist with special events, food distributions, emergency meal services, and community outreach efforts.
- Work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, interns, and community partners to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Support volunteers by providing guidance on kitchen procedures and safety practices.
- Deliver exceptional customer service when interacting with clients, volunteers, and community members.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission of Client.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Valid Colorado Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to safely operate agency vehicles.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Commitment to maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and sanitation standards.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in a commercial kitchen, food service, delivery, warehouse, or logistics environment.
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
- Experience working with older adults, volunteers, or nonprofit organizations.
- Bilingual skills are a plus.
Physical Requirements
Attachment to Job Description
Job Title: 275 – GSS, Service Dept Number: 5450
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Guide to Physical Requirements
- Continuously (5-8 hours)
- Frequently (3-4 hours)
- Occasionally (1-2 hours)
- Never
LIFTING
(as defined by ADA)
Heavy: 45 lbs & over - CONTINUOUSLY
Moderate: 15-44 lbs - CONTINUOUSLY
Light: 14 lbs & under - CONTINUOUSLY
CARRYING
Heavy: 45 lbs & over - CONTINUOUSLY
Moderate: 15-44 lbs - CONTINUOUSLY
Light: 14 lbs & under - CONTINUOUSLY
PUSHING/PULLING - CONTINUOUSLY
REACHING
Above Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY
At Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY
Below Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY
TWISTING - CONTINUOUSLY
BENDING - CONTINUOUSLY
KNEELING/CRAWLING - CONTINUOUSLY
SQUAT - CONTINUOUSLY
CLIMBING
Use of legs only (stairs) - CONTINUOUSLY
Use of arms & legs (ladders) - CONTINUOUSLY
HEARING - CONTINUOUSLY
VISION
Visual, close - CONTINUOUSLY
Visual, distant - CONTINUOUSLY
Visual, depth perception - CONTINUOUSLY
HANDS/FINGERS
Simple grasping - CONTINUOUSLY
Fine Manipulation - CONTINUOUSLY
Repetitive Movements - CONTINUOUSLY
WALKING - CONTINUOUSLY
STANDING - CONTINUOUSLY
SITTING - CONTINUOUSLY
SPEAKING - CONTINUOUSLY
OTHER, please describe –