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6 May 2021

Contract Food Bank Assistant (1 Position)

The Hope Centre – Posted by jobgym225 Welland, Ontario, Canada

Job Description

We are looking to hire a Food Bank Assistant to work 35 hours per week for 8 weeks. Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. This position is funded through Canada Summer Jobs – to qualify applicants need to be 15 to 30 years of age.

Food Bank Assistant provides support to clients accessing the food bank. The Food Bank Assistant needs to provide professional, friendly, knowledgeable service to all who enter the Hope Centre. This position was made possible through the Canada Summer Jobs program and is a temporary 8 weeks, 35 hours per week position for candidates between the ages of 15 and 30 years.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist Client Intake Support with completing intake for food bank clients using Link2Feed program and uncover any additional needs clients may have
• Pack food orders to ensure adequate supply on hand
• Organize and sort incoming food donations
• Organize food storage areas.
• Stock shelves in the food bank.
• Date checking products in the food bank.
• Assist in receiving food in food bank – deliveries and donations.
• Complete all required records, including intake/outgoing weights
• Housekeeping tasks in food bank – wiping shelves, sweeping floors, as needed
• Assist the Food Security Coordinator with vegetable gardens.
• Support food bank and kitchen with administrative tasks, as needed
• Ensure confidentiality is maintained for our clients
• Must adhere to the Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Experience in providing excellent customer service
• Ability to operate in a busy environment with multiple interruptions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Active listening skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to plan and prioritize work and remain adaptable/ flexible.
• Ability to function in a team setting.
• Strong computer skills with word processing, spreadsheet and database software.

How to Apply

Please email  your resume to: nhart@thehopecentre.net

Job Categories: Sales/Service. Job Types: Contract and Student.

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