Food Bank Support Worker

Job Title

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.

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:

•Pick up food donations from local grocery stores and community partners

•Accurately weigh and record all incoming donations

•Maintain detailed documentation of donations, including source, weight, and type

•Sort and shelves donated food items according to food safety guidelines

•Monitor inventory levels and report shortages or excesses

•Ensure proper rotation of stock to minimize waste

•Assemble food hampers based on dietary needs and family size

•Hand out hampers to clients in a welcoming and respectful manner

•Maintain confidentiality and dignity of all clients

•Set up and organize the Food Rescue Store for client access

•Staff the store during opening hours, assist clients and maintain daily log of how many clients we were able to serve

•Ensure the store remains clean, stocked, and organized

•Physical work including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods

•Indoor and outdoor tasks in varying weather conditions

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

•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.

•Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army's health and safety policies and procedures.

•Ability to provide an original copy of a Background Check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required, including Child Check (if appropriate).

Experience and Knowledge:

•Valid driver's license and drivers abstract

Skills and Capabilities:

•Ability to lift and carry boxes up to 50 lbs

•Strong organizational and record-keeping skills

•Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

•Commitment to equity, inclusion, and respectful client service

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $17.85 to $20.43 with a maximum of $24.52. 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 Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.