Job Description

Position Title:

Food Recovery Employee

Hours:

range of 15-30 hours per week.

Starting Date:

. ASAP

Rate of Pay

: $17.85/Hour

This position with Cranbrook Food Recovery will help decrease food waste in the community and put diverted food to its highest use. Cranbrook Food Recovery partners with local grocers and bakeries to recover edible food and divert it either to local food support agencies or local farmers. Cranbrook Food Recovery creates community meals, collaborates with other food rescue organizations, and helps decrease food costs for local social programs.

The successful candidate

:

Support volunteer team in their daily tasks

Collect and record internal temperatures on coolers and freezers

Track incoming and outgoing food online

Determine equitable distribution of food according to daily amounts received

Ensure food safe handling procedures and practices are followed

Maintain the cleanliness of the food storage areas

Assist with social media

Maintain and/or develop relationships with current donors, clients, and local farmers

Occasionally:

Complete pickups and drop-offs of donated food according to a daily schedule

Sorts produce to its highest use

Ensure basic maintenance, (washer fluid, clean windows, gas etc.)

Monitor and alert management of any mechanical or other safety concerns

Assist with various other food related tasks

Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience working with minimal supervision and with a team. Reliable, friendly, works well with others. Problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills. Good oral communication skills. Able to repetitively lift loads of 50lbs. Ability to foster an inclusive and welcoming environment. An interest in food recovery is an asset

Additional Requirements

Valid full driver's license and be willing to provide a driver's abstract. Food Safe level 1. Willing to submit a Criminal Record Check.

Please note:

Community Connections Society is an equal opportunity employer. Only applicants that are short listed for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.85 per hour

Work Location: In person