Brooklyn Home Delivered Meals Program | Full-Time Opportunity

📅 In-Person Interview Event: Friday, September 11, 2026

JASA is currently hiring Full-Time Mobile Meal Aides to join our Brooklyn Home Delivered Meals Program. If you're passionate about helping older adults remain healthy and independent while working in a mission-driven environment, we'd love to meet you!

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Qualified applicants whose experience meets our requirements will be contacted to schedule an in-person interview for our hiring event on Friday, September 11, 2026.

Position Overview

As a Mobile Meal Aide in JASA's Brooklyn Home Delivered Meals Program, you'll play an important role in ensuring homebound older adults receive nutritious meals safely and reliably. You'll support meal preparation, packaging, kitchen sanitation, and meal delivery while providing compassionate and respectful service to clients.

Schedule

• Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• 35 hours per week

🌟 Why You'll Love Working at JASA

JASA is one of New York City's largest and most trusted nonprofit organizations serving older adults. Every day, our employees make a meaningful impact by helping older adults live safely and independently in their communities.

Top Reasons to Join Us

Make a Difference

• Help ensure homebound older adults receive nutritious meals and essential support services.
• Support clients' health, independence, and well-being.

Community Connection

• Build positive relationships with older adults.
• Serve as a trusted and compassionate presence during daily meal deliveries.

Supportive Team Environment

• Work alongside coordinators, kitchen staff, and delivery teams in a collaborative, mission-driven program.
• Help support the daily operations of an essential community service.

What You'll Be Doing

Meal Preparation & Packaging

• Package hot and cold meals for delivery.
• Prepare meals for distribution.
• Follow proper food handling procedures.

Kitchen Cleaning & Support

• Clean food preparation areas and equipment.
• Maintain sanitary kitchen and storage areas.
• Assist with organizing food and supplies.

Meal Delivery & Route Support

• Deliver meals to congregate sites and homebound older adults.
• Follow assigned delivery routes.
• Provide courteous, respectful customer service.

Client Support

• Accept voluntary participant contributions.
• Issue receipts and reconcile collections with the program coordinator.
• Report client wellness or safety concerns immediately, including:
  • Client not answering the door
  • Changes in appearance or behavior
  • Safety or wellness concerns
• Contact supervisors whenever assistance is needed.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with shopping for homebound clients as assigned.
• Substitute for drivers when needed.
• Support vehicle maintenance and daily program operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to lift heavy meal containers and supplies.
• Ability to climb stairs, bend, and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to work in both kitchen and delivery environments.
• Basic computer skills.
• Valid New York State Driver's License preferred.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends if needed.
• Reliable, compassionate, and committed to providing excellent service.

Benefits

JASA offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth.

Health & Wellness

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Programs

Retirement

• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

• Vacation
• Holidays
• Floating Holidays

Professional Development

• Training and career advancement opportunities

Employee Recognition

• Employee appreciation and recognition programs

Equal Employment Opportunity

JASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.