Community and Family Services Food Room Operations Assistant

The Salvation Army; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Halifax seeks a dedicated individual to manage food logistics and assist with local donations. The role involves maintaining clean facilities, leading volunteers, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma, Food Safe Certification, and the ability to work well in a team. This is a physically demanding role with a salary range of $15.70 to $18.59 per hour.

Qualifications

• Willing to support the mission of The Salvation Army.
• Up to 1 year of experience in a warehouse or Foodbank environment.
• Able to provide Criminal Background Check screening.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product is moved quickly and efficiently.
• Keep records of shipments and stock food.
• Communicate and lead volunteers during food packing.

Skills

Team collaboration

Verbal communication

Adaptability

Time management

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Food Safe Certification

Standard First Aid + CPR & AED

Job description

Overview

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

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ensuring product is moved quickly and efficiently
• Keep records of shipments
• Ensure product rotation to control quality
• Staying Up to date with Health and Safety – Foodbanks Canada/WHMIS/TSA
• 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
• To attend and participate in staff meetings
• To support the CFS Director in carrying out your appropriate responsibilities
• Reports directly to the Community and Family Services Director and Assistant Director

Financial and Material Management

• Assist with receiving and stocking food
• Minor material responsibilities, e.g., proper use and safekeeping of purchased food and donations
• Uses or maintains organization assets in accordance with established guidelines
• Does not process any financial transactions with no budget responsibilities

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

Working Conditions

• This position requires long hours standing on hard surfaces
• This position requires individuals to work in close proximity to others in a fast-paced and sometimes crowded environment. The work can be physically taxing and requires good mobility
• This position requires individuals to keep hair clean, orderly and properly fixed
• Use of various cleaning chemicals and tools (ex: broom, mop, vacuum, etc.)
• This position requires individuals to wear appropriate footwear and clothing

Education, Experience and Qualifications

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. Alternative combination of education and Experience may be considered.

Education, Qualifications and Certifications

• High school diploma
• Food Safe Certification is required
• Standard First Aid + CPR & AED
• Computer literate
• Valid Driver's license
• Able to provide Criminal Background Check screening and Vulnerable Sector Check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion

Experience and Knowledge: Up to 1 year of experience working in a warehouse and/or Foodbank environment.

Skills and Capabilities:

• Clearance through internal Salvation Army child & youth abuse prevention protocols
• Knowledge and application of food safety standards and sanitation regulations
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Strong verbal communication skills to coordinate with team members and interact with diverse groups of people
• Capability to adapt to changing circumstances in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to efficiently manage time to ensure duties are completed in a timely manner
• Ability to troubleshoot issues that may arise serving
• As the job may involve standing for long periods and lifting heavy items, good physical stamina is beneficial

Hours

Tuesday-Friday - 8AM-4PM with a 1/2 hour unpaid lunch
Saturday 7AM-12PM

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $15.70 to $18.59 with a maximum of $22.31.

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 [e-mail] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.