Food Bank Worker - Canada Summer Jobs 8 weeks

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory•Sussex, NB

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will provide general support to various services in the Community and Family Services setting of a Ministry Unit. The role involves accepting, sorting, and storing food donations, performing administrative tasks such as interviewing clients and data entry, working with volunteers, and assisting clients with selecting food items based on household size and available products. The position also includes setting up and tearing down the food distribution space, and maintaining cleanliness and safety standards in the work area.

Requirements

Ability and willingness to complete Safe Food Handling Certification.
CPR, First Aid and Non-Violent Crisis Training or willingness to complete once hired.
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.
Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills.
Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.
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.
Must meet Canada Summer Jobs program eligibility requirements, including age and legal status criteria.

Nice To Haves

Driver's License an asset.

Responsibilities

Accepting, sorting, and properly storing food donations using Safe Food Handling Guidelines and Health & Safety Protocols.
Administrative work including answering phone/returning voicemail, interviewing/registering new clients in person and over phone.
Creating appointments, completing Food Banks Canada (Link2Feed) data base entries for clients served, creating statistical spreadsheets (excel), creating posters/signs (word/other).
Working with volunteers in their support roles and lending leadership to the team when necessary.
Warmly greeting clients in person and helping them to select products wanted from what is available.
Working within fair share food guidelines to guide clients with quantities of foods based on number of people in the household, adapting to daily changes in available products.
Setting up and tearing down the food distribution space, bringing items from fridges, freezers, and warehouse spaces.
Cleaning and disinfecting work areas, counters, tables etc. before and after the food bank.
Dealing with garbage & recycling daily.
Adherence to all health and safety standards.
Assisting with ensuring that the Food Bank is maintained in organization, appearance, maintenance, cleanliness, and safety as recommended by Public Health etc.
Working in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abiding by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
Performing other position related duties as required.