Temporary Part Time Food Bank Worker

The Food Bank Worker provides support to the food bank program provided by The Salvation Army Kitchener Community Church & Family Care Centre

Food Bank

• Aid with processing, unloading, documenting, and sorting donations of food for the Food Bank program and assist with preparing donated items for distribution.
• Maintain food bank stock, cleanliness, tidiness, and organization of food bank area, if needed assist with food drives.
• Ensure that all clients are treated with dignity and respect.
• Receive phone calls for food bank intake.
• Complete intake with clients.
• Record statistical data in a clear, organized, and accurate manner.
• Assist with pick-up and delivery of food and donations from/to donors and clients using program vehicle.
• Ensure that program fliers and resource materials are stocked and available for distribution.

Health and Safety

• Adherence to all health and safety standards.
• Assist with ensuring that the Food Bank is maintained in regard to organization, appearance, maintenance and general cleanliness and safety as recommended by Public Health etc.
• 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 as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This is a temporary part-time position based on 30 hours per week.
• Your supervisor will set the hours of work and work schedule.
• Flexibility in scheduling is required.
• Ability to lift/move more than 25 lbs. and this job requires reaching, bending, and stooping frequently; working in a standing position for long periods of time.
• Working environment is typically in the office in generally agreeable conditions.
• Required to wear appropriate Salvation Army identification.

• Completion of secondary school.
• Safe Food Handlers Certification is an asset.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Some experience working in a food bank is an asset.
• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

• Represent the organization in a professional and engaging manner.
• 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.
• Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Exhibit good listening skills, have strong oral/written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and adaptability.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Strong sense of integrity, 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.

The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process.  If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

You must advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.