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PERMANENT PART TIME FOOD SERVICES DRIVER
@ Homes First Society
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Homes First Society is hiring a permanent part-time Food Services Driver to transport prepared meals and supplies in a refrigerated vehicle between kitchens, shelters and housing sites. The role runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9am to 5pm, at $21.00 per hour plus 7% vacation pay and other benefits. A valid G-Class licence and a clean driver's abstract are required.
Pay:
Up to $21 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Transport prepared meals and supplies between kitchens, shelters and housing sites
- Complete pre- and post-trip truck inspections
- Load food bins, meal containers and supplies
- Maintain driver logs, receipts and inventory
- Order supplies for the program as needed
Requirements summary:
- Valid G-Class driver's licence
- Clean driver's abstract
- Minimum 25 years of age
- Ability to lift food bins up to 40 lbs
- Food Handler's certificate (preferred)
- Cargo van or light commercial vehicle experience (preferred)
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Source and dates
Source type not verified · charityvillage
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-06
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Transportation & driving |
| Hours per week | 24 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: frequent |
| Work setting | Vehicle, Client sites, Warehouse |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 40 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | G-Class, Food Handler's certificate |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record, driving record |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Homes First Society
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 5 |
PERMANENT PART TIME FOOD SERVICES DRIVER
(G-Class)
Mission Statement: Homes First Society develops and provides affordable, stable housing and support services to break the cycle of homelessness for people with the fewest housing options.
Location: Various
Position type: Part Time, Permanent
Hours of work: 9am-5pm, Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Starting Date: ASAP
Salary: $21.00 per hour plus 7% vacation pay & other benefits
Submit Resume to: [email protected]
Applicants, please quote “FSD-E”
Job Purpose: The Food Services Driver is responsible for the safe and timely transportation of prepared meals, food supplies, and related materials using a Homes First refrigerated vehicle.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Conduct pre/post-trip truck inspections to ensure proper and safe handling conditions
- Operate the vehicle safely and in compliance with all Ontario traffic regulations
- Load the vehicle with food service bins, meal containers, and supplies
- Complete required paperwork (Daily driver logs, Signature of Receipts, vehicle maintenance concerns etc.)
- Safely transport meals and supplies between centralized kitchens, shelters, and housing sites to designated staff
- Monitor and adhere to legislative requirements, Toronto Shelter Standards, Collective Agreement and Homes First policies and procedures
- Maintain inventory and order supplies for the program as needed
- Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively in English and follow oral and written instructions
- Demonstrate ability to work independently
- Knowledge of client populations, diversity issues, anti-discrimination practices and systemic reasons for homelessness
- Ability to handle heavy loads and lift heavy equipment and supplies
- Practice excellent food safety and sanitation procedures
- Other duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS
- Valid G-Class driver's license
- Minimum 25 years of age (insurance requirement)
- Keep and maintain a clean Driver’s Abstract
- Ability to lift and move food bins up to 40 lbs
- Experience driving cargo vans or light commercial vehicles (preferred)
- Ability to read and follow maps, directions, and delivery details
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, hygiene and safe handling practices/techniques, Food Handler’s certificate.
- Experience working in community-based settings with homeless and marginalized individuals, including people who use illicit drugs is considered an asset
Working in an environment where there may be smoke is required.
Working in a pet friendly environment.
The successful applicant must provide a criminal record check that is satisfactory to Homes First Society.
Homes First Society is an equal opportunity employer.
Homes First Society does not use Artificial Intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for internal postings.
This is an existing open position.
Please no phone calls, only those people selected for interviews will be contacted.
ACCOMMODATION
Homes First is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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