Food Room Operations Assistant

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

Job summary

A community service organization in Halifax is seeking a dedicated individual for a full-time role in food assistance. Responsibilities include managing product flow and leading volunteers. Ideal candidates must possess strong communication skills, a high school diploma, and food safety certifications. The position requires physical stamina for long hours, with compensation ranging from $15.70 to $18.59 per hour.

Qualifications

• Willingness to support the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army.
• Compliance with health and safety policies.
• Ability to provide Criminal Background Check.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product is moved quickly and efficiently.
• Keep records of shipments.
• Lead volunteers in food packing or sorting.

Skills

Strong verbal communication skills

Knowledge of food safety standards

Ability to work collaboratively

Good physical stamina

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Food Safe Certification

Standard First Aid CPR & AED

Job description

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 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

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 Armys 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 Armys health and safety policies and procedures.
• Able to provide Criminal Background Check screening and Vulnerable Secord Check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army in its sole discretion is required.
• 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 Drivers license

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 service.
• 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 if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 15 - 18