Care Home Food Delivery Driver
| Company: | AbleCare Homes |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Welcome Bonus, Referral Bonus |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Bristol, BS32 4JT |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 25 Nov 2026 |
Summary
AbleCare Homes is looking for a reliable and safety-conscious Food Delivery Driver to join our team! In this role, you'll be responsible for ensuring that expertly prepared meals from our talented chefs are delivered safely and efficiently to our homes across Bristol.
What We’re Offering:
A part-time position (every Thursday – around 5 hours traffic dependent, with more days becoming available in future subject to business growth)
Full training in safe food handling and manual handling
A supportive, family-run company with 40 years of history in Bristol
Recognition as one of the best companies to work for locally
What We’re Looking For:
A responsible and reliable driver with a clean driving license (essential)
Previous driving experience preferred
A friendly and professional attitude
Commitment to delivering food safely and on time
Responsibilities
1. Collecting Food
Pick up food from the central kitchen.
Check that the order is complete and correctly packaged before leaving.
2. Safe & Timely Delivery
Follow the most efficient route to the care home.
Deliver orders within the expected time window.
Maintain safe driving standards at all times (road safety, speed limits, vehicle checks).
3. Food Safety & Hygiene
Keep cold foods cold using insulated bags and pre-cool the delivery van.
Prevent cross-contamination (clean equipment, separate food types).
Ensure the vehicle is clean and suitable for food transport.
Follow HACCP guidelines where required (important for your setting).
4. Customer Service
Greet customers politely and professionally.
Confirm menu details upon handover.
Handle any basic issues or queries courteously (missing items, delays, etc.).
Maintain a neat, presentable appearance.
5. Documentation & Records
Log van cleaning in cleaning schedule, temperature of fridge in delivery van AM/PM.
Report any incidents, delays, or customer feedback.
Complete temperature checks for compliance (Temperature probing before food leaves the kitchen and when it gets there, monthly probe calibration records).
6. Vehicle Care
Conduct basic pre-shift checks (tyres, lights, fuel, battery).
Keep the vehicle clean and roadworthy.
Report defects or maintenance issues promptly.
7. Communication
Stay in contact with dispatch, the kitchen, or management.
Update customers with ETA changes if necessary.
Report hazards, accidents, or unsafe conditions immediately.
Role Summary
At AbleCare Homes, we believe that great food is at the heart of great care. Our residents rely on us for delicious, nutritionally balanced meals that support their health and wellbeing. As a Food Delivery Driver, you’ll play a key role in ensuring that older people in our community receive the meals they need, delivered with care and reliability.
This is more than just a driving job – it’s a chance to make a real difference. You'll see first-hand how your work brings comfort and nourishment to those who need it most, helping to improve their quality of life.
Apply now and become part of the AbleCare family – where every journey makes a difference.