Food Bank Worker

Who We Are

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.

Mission Statement

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.

Job Description:

POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY:
This position will provide general support to various services in the Community and Family Services setting of a Ministry Unit.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Food Bank

• Accepting sorting and properly storing food donations using Safe Food Handling Guidelines and Health & Safety Protocols. Certification for both will be provided.
• 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.
• The incumbent would warmly greet clients in person and help them to select the products wanted from what is available.
• Working within fair share food guidelines one must be able to help guide clients with quantities of foods based on number of people in the household. This guide can change based on available products in each category and you must be able to adapt to daily change.
• Setting up and tearing down the food distribution space bringing items from fridges freezers and warehouse spaces.
• Clean and disinfecting work areas counters tables etc. before and after the food bank.
• Dealing with garbage & recycling daily

Health and Safety

• Adherence to all health and safety standards.
• Assist with ensuring that the Food Bank is maintained in organization appearance maintenance cleanliness and safety as recommended by Public Health etc.
• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Armys health and safety policies and procedures.

Perform other position related duties as required

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This is a Temporary Fixed Term Contract Job based on 35 hours per week.
• Ability to lift/move more than 40 lbs. (18.1kg).
• This job requires reaching bending and stooping frequently working in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• The working environment is in generally agreeable conditions.
• Must be available for the full 8-week position.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• This position is partially funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Program and the following represents the applicant criteria:
  • Is between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment.
  • Is a Canadian citizen permanent resident or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act*: and
  • have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
• *International students are not eligible participants. International students include anyone who is temporarily in Canada for studies and who is not a Canadian citizen permanent resident or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada.

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Qualifications and Certifications

• Some High School or completion of.
• a Social Service Worker degree would be preferred
• Ability and willingness to complete Safe Food Handling Certification.
• CPR First Aid and Non-Violent Crisis Training or willingness to complete once hired.

Skills and Capabilities:

• 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.

Compensation:

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions internal equity and candidate experience skills and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.