Food Bank Worker - 12 week position
About The Position
This position will provide general support to various services in the Community and Family Services setting of a Ministry Unit. 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. Building on its roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year it helps more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, it supports people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. The Salvation Army continually adapts and innovates to meet emerging needs and live out its mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, it hires and serves people of all backgrounds and walks of life.
Requirements
- High School student or post-secondary student
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Driver's License would be 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 the products wanted from what is available.
- Working within fair share food guidelines, guiding 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 NBH&S Act and Regulations and abiding by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
- Performing other position related duties as required.
Benefits
- health and dental benefits
- paid vacation and sick time
- RRSP's
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
