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Looking for grocery delivery jobs in Philadelphia, PA?

With Uber Eats, get paid to shop for and deliver groceries from local stores in Philadelphia or deliver food from restaurants instead. Learn how this flexible grocery delivery job works, then sign up online to get started.

Grocery courier perks in Philadelphia

Become a grocery courier in Philadelphia and get rewarded. Learn about flexible scheduling, tips, and more perks that come with being your own boss.

Plan your time

Shop and deliver for a few hours, a few days, or all week long. You decide, always.

Choose your ride

Grab your car, bike, or whatever is best for you to make deliveries around the city.

Maximize your earnings

Keep 100% of the tips you earn from making deliveries in Philadelphia.

Becoming a grocery delivery person in Philadelphia

Learn how to become a top-rated grocery courier with Uber Eats. From covering tips on accepting orders to information on contacting your customers, this video prepares you to use the Uber app to deliver groceries and more in Philadelphia.

Grocery shopper and delivery driver

Philadelphia, PA

Part-time, flexible hours

Turn a typical shopping trip into a steady stream of income by becoming a grocery delivery driver or courier with Uber Eats. With this flexible alternative to traditional grocery delivery jobs, you become the boss.

Work as frequently as you want and head to different neighborhoods to explore Philadelphia while delivering groceries with your wheels.

You can get around Philadelphia by car, scooter, or bike to pick up orders from local grocery stores. Choose which orders to fulfill to maximize your earnings and enjoy tips that are yours to keep in full. Customers will appreciate your service, whether you’re delivering household essentials or something else.

Qualifications

  • A valid driver’s license for car and scooter delivery
  • A state-issued ID for car, scooter, and bike delivery
  • At least a 2-door vehicle for car delivery
  • A motorized scooter under 50cc for scooter delivery
  • At least 19 years old for car and scooter delivery
  • At least 18 years old for bike delivery
  • Submit Social Security number to run a background check

Responsibilities

  • Shop for grocery orders placed in Philadelphia and beyond
  • Deliver grocery orders to customers by following the app directions

Benefits

  • Flexible scheduling: Deliver groceries on a schedule that fits your lifestyle.
  • Quick payment: Cash out up to 5 times a day with Uber’s Instant Pay. Terms apply.
  • Tips: Keep 100% of the tips you earn from completing deliveries in Philadelphia and beyond.
  • 24/7 support: Get turn-by-turn directions with the app and access support any time you need help.

Uber’s mission is to reimagine the way the world moves for the better. We started in 2010 to solve a simple problem: How do you get access to a ride at the touch of a button? More than 34 billion trips later, we’re building products to get people closer to where they want to be. By changing how people, food, and things move through cities, Uber is a platform that opens up the world to new possibilities.

Delivery drivers and couriers using Uber are independent contractors who work on their own schedule with flexible hours. Uber is available in more than 10,000 cities worldwide. Signing up is easy for most people. We welcome drivers and couriers who are active on other apps and services. Delivering with Uber is a good way to earn additional money. And you might also be eligible to drive with Uber. It’s easy to get started.

Frequently asked questions

  • No, you do not need any experience to be a grocery courier with Uber Eats in Philadelphia. We welcome anyone looking for flexible opportunities, regardless of experience.

  • You must meet the following requirements to deliver groceries by car in Philadelphia: be at least 19 years old, have a valid driver’s license, have a state-issued ID, have a 2-door vehicle, and submit your Social Security number to run a background check. In order to deliver by bike, you must be at least 18 years old, have a state-issued ID, and submit your Social Security number to run a background check. To deliver by scooter, you must be at least 19 years old, have a valid driver’s license, have a state-issued ID, operate a motorized scooter under 50cc, and submit your Social Security number to run a background check.

  • Grocery couriers with Uber Eats enjoy competitive perks in Philadelphia. You can get paid fast with Instant Pay, work as much or as little as you want on any day and at any time, and earn tips that are yours to keep in full. You also have the flexibility to explore different neighborhoods and nearby cities while you earn.

  • Yes, you can also make restaurant deliveries in Philadelphia. You choose which orders you want to fulfill on any day and at any time.

  • Yes, you can deliver groceries without a car in Philadelphia. You can also make deliveries by bike and scooter.

  • Yes, grocery delivery drivers and couriers keep 100% of their tips. Zero service fees are applied to supplemental earnings.

  • Yes. You can deliver groceries with another app and also earn as a courier with Uber. We welcome people from other delivery platforms to sign up.

  • Yes, you can choose to work full-time hours as a grocery delivery driver in Philadelphia. As an independent contractor, you own your schedule.

  • Delivery people can cash out up to 5 times each day with Instant Pay. Most delivery people can use Instant Pay as soon as they complete their first trip. Terms apply.

  • Delivery drivers and couriers with Uber Eats are independent contractors. As an independent contractor, you are responsible for paying for gas and maintenance of your car, scooter, or bike.

  • Grocery couriers with Uber Eats in Philadelphia can use the Plus Card to pay for orders. The Plus Card is used to purchase items pre-approved by a customer that has requested a courier to order and pay or shop and pay. The card is only authorized up to the expected order total for each delivery of this type. Grocery couriers can also choose to pay with their own preferred payment method and get reimbursed after completing the order.

  • Customers can choose a replacement for a sold-out or unavailable item. You can find this information by expanding the item’s details in the customer's order card. Customers can also let merchants choose the best matching replacement for an unavailable item.

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