Food Room Operations Assistant - Halifax, Canada - Salvation Army

Salvation Army

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Responsible for acquisition of various donations for COH including food. Arrange for transportation and sorting of food that provides safe reliable supplies for the kitchen and food bank. Maintain records as required of donations.

To ensure maintenance duties as assigned are done on a timely and workman like manner, ensuring cost management is a priority.

Engage volunteers to enhance services and ensure volunteers feel engaged and appreciated. Ensure vehicles are maintained on schedule and kept in a manner that represents TSA well.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensuring product is moved quickly and efficiently
Keep records of shipments
Ensure product rotation to control quality
Cleanliness of the Food Room
Leadership of volunteers who work with food packing or sorting or other donations
Communicate with team
Pick up local donations as required.
Assist with Food Bank
Support the CFS team with other tasks as assigned

Health & Safety:

Knowledge of cleaning/sanitation
Food Handling Course

Working Conditions:

It is an old building with some heating and cooling problems. Space is shared with other programs and can be distracting at times. May require, at times, driving in unfavorable weather conditions.

Hours of Work:

8:30am to 4:00 pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday with a 1⁄2 hour unpaid lunch and two 15 minute paid breaks.

Wednesday AM

Saturday 7AM-12PM

The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army's Mission Statement, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of cleaning/sanitation
Food Handling Course
Valid Driver's License
Completed High School
Good Team Player
Computer Literate

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

Strong Communication
Capable working with many vendors
Time Management
Heavy Lifting (up to 50 lb bags)

Interested applicants must respond in writing by May 26th, 2024 to:

Hiring Committee:

PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS