Community Ministry Worker

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory•Fernie, BC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Ministry Worker coordinates the food services operations for The Salvation Army to ensure compliance with the Canada Food Guide, and to ensure compliance with applicable health regulations. This position assists with the food services operations for The Salvation Army East Kootenay Circuit – Fernie. Normal hours of work – Monday to Friday 8:30 – 5:00 (Wednesday may differ). The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world. For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Requirements

Completion of Secondary School Diploma; alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Safe Food Handling Certification.
Must have valid drivers license and clean drivers abstract
Minimum of two (2) years of prior related experience.
Ability to maintain information in confidence and exercise good judgement.
Self-motivated/disciplined.
Lead by example, by demonstrating a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn and be flexible.
Ability to work independently and participate as an active and responsible team member in a cooperative team environment.
Exhibit good listening skills, have strong oral/written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and adaptability.
Effective organizational and time management skills.
Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check.
Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
Ability and willingness to provide a valid Safe Food Handlers Certification.

Responsibilities

Assisting in food recovery by helping sort and distribute food donations
Assisting with janitorial duties such as dusting, sweeping and washing of floors and bathroom or other duties as required
Driving to pick up food, dropping of recycling, electronics or other items when volunteers are not available
Take in and help sort donations for CFS or Thrift Store
Greeting and aiding donors and guests, offering information about our services and/or directing them to those who can assist.
Monitor equipment for repairs (logging fridge temperatures)
Make connections with and monitor the well-being of those in our building in order to build transforming relationships with guests and donors
Offer program support to the CFS Supervisor, Thrift Store Manager, volunteers or other staff
Aid in inventory tracking
Clean up after food share, sanitizing dishes, produce bins and pickup bins
Preparing and maintaining the coffee station, including cleanliness
Communicating with and directing guests to services offer in the TSA I or within the community
Assist in ensuring client and volunteer safety by maintaining cleanliness and adherence to all health and safety standards.
Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
Perform other position related duties.
Assist with food bank materials management such as donations/product flow and distribution of same.
Responsible for the handling of gift cards up to $100 in value.