Part-time (Casual) Food Rescue Driver

**POSITION OVERVIEW**

**We’re hiring for a Part-Time (Casual) Food Rescue Driver who**:

- **Has a flexible availability and wants to pick up some extra work on occasion to supplement their income**:

- **Wants to work for a charity and create positive impacts in their community**:

- **Enjoys working independently but also likes meeting new people**:

- **Has strong communication skills and can also use a smartphone**:

- **Has a valid BC Driver’s License, and can comfortably and repeatedly lift up to 50lbs or more as needed**

The Part-Time (Casual) Food Rescue Driver will be ready to jump in when one of our regular drivers is sick or on holiday. The Driver role is dynamic and community-facing and is central to all of our work at Food Stash. Reporting to the Operations & Food Recovery Manager, the Food Rescue Driver is responsible for picking up rescued food from food donors, delivering food to our community partners around the Vancouver area, and bringing food back to the Food Stash warehouse for our programs.. Typical days start between 7:30-8am and finish between 12-2pm, and include picking up food from 4-7 food donors and delivering it to 4-7 community partners.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES**_Required Experience & Skills_
- Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License
- Experienced and comfortable driving 3 ton commercial trucks and cargo vans (a special driver’s license is not necessary and we will provide training as necessary)
- Self-motivated, sound judgment, and excellent interpersonal skills
- Organized and punctual
- Ability to collaborate with others and also work independently
- Adaptable and able to comfortably navigate ambiguity
- Clean driving record and criminal record check
- Desired Additional Experience & Skills_
- Experience working with vulnerable populations
- Non-profit and/or charity sector experience
- Demonstrated work experience in a customer service role

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**

Under the guidance of the Operations & Food Recovery Manager, the Food Rescue Driver performs all activities related to the pick-up and delivery of rescued food, and is specifically responsible for the following duties:

- Travel to pick-up and delivery locations including but not limited to grocery stores, local non-profits, community fridges, and Food Stash warehouse
- Communicate with partners and members of the public in a kind and empathetic manner, aligned with the values of Food Stash Foundation
- Represent Food Stash in the community in a professional manner
- Operate the Food Stash vehicle in a responsible manner and keep it clean and tidy after each shift
- Communicate with Operations & Food Recovery Manager to ensure routes are completed smoothly and issues are addressed as needed
- Assist and support the Operations Manager with warehouse standards and other operational work as required

**JOB DETAILS**
- Type: Permanent, Casual
- Schedule: As needed; we endeavour to provide at least 1 weeks’ notice for any available shifts, however some shifts may be available within 48 hours or less.
- Shifts: Typical days start at 7:30 or 8am and finish between 12-2pm
- Location: Work days start & finish at Food Stash warehouse
- Expected start date: As soon as possible

**COMPENSATION & BENEFITS**
- Food Stash is a Living Wage Employer as defined by Living Wage for Families BC. All wages are at or above the stated Living Wage for Metro Vancouver. The hourly wage for this position is currently $27.05 (paid semi-monthly).
- Vacation entitlement is accrued at 4% on each pay cheque
- Incentives:

- $10 per month phone allowance in any month where at least 1 shift is worked (taxable)
- Up to $120 towards the purchase of work boots
- $150 annual bonus for safe driving (prorated based on time worked)
- Last minute driving shift bonus of $50 for each driving shift accepted and worked within 48 hours’ notice or less

**WORKPLACE CULTURE**

At Food Stash, we work hard to create a physically and psychologically safe workplace. We value physical and mental health equally. Physical safety is a top priority when operating our vehicles and working in our warehouse. Physical and mental wellness are valued through trainings and initiatives like quarterly wellness days, birthdays off, half-day Fridays in the summer (for employees working 20+ hours/week) and team socials, as well as flexible work arrangements when possible. We are a small, cohesive team; we support each other and always collaborate, regardless of our roles. We encourage new employees to share what supports or adjustments could help them thrive in the workplace, but sharing is always optional. For example, we each have a ‘Manual of Me’ where we can articulate our individual preferences for how we feel most supported and appreciated, and other helpful tips for working together.

**APPLY**

Food Stash is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. We identify knowledge and understanding gaps on the team and seek out trainings and e