I remember just a few short years ago that these job opportunities weren’t even close to being available. Now you can literally walk out to your car turn on your apps and start making money to supplement your income or my favorite to invest.
Before you start working at one of these small part time gigs. I want you to understand that these jobs aren’t long term opportunities. These are meant to be financial catalysts to taking your extra surplus and create a online business.
You don’t want to be the guy that works two jobs forever and ever and ever. Don’t be him or her.
The Top 7 Food Delivery Jobs Opportunities
UberEats
This is the side hustle of side hustle companies. They are one of the most well known companies in the gig community. The car requirements are some of the most easiest and flexible. To deliver by car, your vehicle must be a 2 door or 4 door car made after 1998.
The minimum age to partner with Uber is 19 years old, and you need at least one year of driving experience to deliver by vehicle. You can also deliver by scooter or bicycle depending on your location.
Uber also makes it very easy to use the Uber app to connect with delivery requests and to pick up and drop off food.
Grubhub
This food delivery company has partnered with more than 75,000 restaurants and deliver in 1,300 US cities. Grubhub hires anyone with a car, scooter and bicycle. They’ve been mentioned as one of the elading food delivery companies in the U.S.
You need to be at least 19 years of age, have an iPhone or Android smartphone and have a minimum of two years of driving experience.
They deliver in selected cities in the US, and you can find the list on their website. The pay does differ with the cities, peak timings like lunch and dinner times and the number of deliveries. Tips are also another way to bump up your earnings with Grubhub.
Postmates
Postmates has been around since 2011. They hire delivery drivers. for restaurant orders, groceries, alcohol, etc. They are an on-demand delivery food service from anywhere.
To become a Postmates driver, you need to have a car or a bicycle, have an iPhone or Android smartphone, go through a background check and need a driving license of at least one year.
Though the pay differs with the cities you serve in and times you work, the pay could range between $14 to $25 per hour. Postmates is only available in certain cities in the U.S.
They aren’t has big as Grubhub or Ubereats but they are gaining ground in major U.S. cities
Doordash
This company is pretty similar to GrubHub, and you can earn as much as you want delivering food. The ‘dashers’, as they are called are required to download the app and choose your delivery time slots.
The minimum requirements to become a dasher, be at least 18 years of age, have a valid drivers license and insurance and a smartphone.
The minimum pay is around $8-$15 per hour, but this entirely depends on the cities you deliver in and the times you choose. You also get to keep all the tips.
Another thing that can increase your earnings is referring drivers to Doordash; you can earn up to $500 per referral depending on the city.
Shipt
If you are excited by the idea of grocery shopping for others to make extra money, then Shipt is the way to go. With Shipt you can earn to shop and deliver groceries for others. This side hustle is only available in selected cities in the US.
The basic requirements are – be at least 18 years of age, have a valid drivers license with minimum one year of driving experience, be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds, have an iPhone and a cooler bag.
As per their website, you can earn around $15 to $25 per hour. You can apply online and record a video to be considered for the position.
Orderup
Orderup is another food delivery company that hires to deliver restaurant food. The signup process is pretty simple, you sign up online with your contact information and schedule a phone call with them.
They claim that most drivers start working within 7 to 14 days. The work is quite flexible, and you can choose your own hours.
The pay is around $20 per hour, and you get to keep 100% of the tips.
Instacart
With Instacart you can earn money on the side with grocery shopping. You have two options; you can work as a Full-service shopper (shopping and delivering) or In-store Shopper (only shopping). The hours are flexible, and in both the cases, you can choose your own hours.
For a full-service shopper, you need to be 18 years or older, have a vehicle to deliver, have an iPhone or Android smartphone and be able to lift 30-40 lbs. You can earn anywhere between $10 to $25 per hour.
These food delivery companies liste above can be a lucrative side hustle for anyone looking to supplement there income or if your looking to make real money you can check my blog post on how to start your own food delivery business.
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