Food Bank Worker Salvation Army Church Community Ministries Job In Red Deer

Job Description

POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY: The main duties of this position are to aid in the processing of food orders for our Food Bank and School Weekend Feeding (Backpacks) Programs. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Aid with processing, unloading, documenting, and sorting food donations/purchased food for our Food Bank and Backpack programs, and assist with preparing donated items for distribution • Maintain Food Bank/Backpack stock, cleanliness, tidiness, and organization of Food Bank and Backpack areas. If needed, assist with food drive. • May receive and process applications and telephone calls for the food hamper program. • Place food supply orders with Supervisor for the Food Bank and School Weekend Feeding (Backpack) Programs • May be required to pick up food supplies • Record statistical data in a clear, organized, and accurate manner. • Ensure that program fliers and resource materials are stocked and available for distribution • Assist with the delivery of Weekend Feeding Program (Backpacks) food bags to various schools in Red Deer • Assist with Seniors Lunch Program • This position also assists the Community Ministries team during the Christmas season. QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: *NOTE: For some jobs, you may be required to provide validated educational documentation.Education/Certifications: • High School Diploma or Equivalent an asset • Must provide an original copy of a current Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License and current Driver’s Abstract • Safe Food Handlers Certificate an asset • Standard First Aid and/or WMHIS an asset but not required. Experience: • Experience working in community based programs an asset • Develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilitiesRequired Skills/Capabilities: • Work requires frequent amount of standing, walking, bending, repetitive lifting, climbing stairs and the ability to lift up to 30 pounds or 50 pounds with assistance. • Ability to work independently, and participate as an active and responsibility team member in a cooperative team environment Good organizational and time management skills, ability to follow detailed instructions • Ability to maintain information in confidence and exercise good judgement • Self-motivated/disciplined • Effective organizational and time management skillsSuccessful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide: • Background check consent • A clear Criminal Record Check • A clean drivers abstractDAYS and HOURS of work: Your supervisor will set the hours of work, which will typically be Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:00pm, includes ½ hour unpaid lunch break. $17.00 per hour.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.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.Core Values The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda has four core values: Hope: We give hope through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Service: We reach out to support others without discrimination. Dignity: We respect and value each other, recognizing everyone’s worth. Stewardship: We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us