Food Bank Coordinator

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.

**Position Purpose summary**:
The Food Bank Coordinator is responsible for the oversight and coordination of the Food Bank (food procurement, donation management, purchasing and re-packaging) Planning and supervision will include relevant volunteers and the development and maintenance of community contacts, partners, and collaborators. The Food Bank Coordinator will actively work to keep volunteers informed and staff up to date regarding area services as well as promoting a holistic approach to client service.
**Accountabilities**:
Operations and Programming
Actively promote a positive environment across all programs, ensuring all individuals (volunteers and participants) are treated with dignity, courtesy, and respect.
Oversee and coordinate all food bank operations - not limited to coordinating food procurement, receipt of donations, community food drives, inventory sorting, management and organization and re-packaging for distribution.
Have input on new Community Ministries programming as needed to ensure ministry unit objectives are accomplished.
Drive the ministry units' Cargo van and pick up, load, and unload various goods to be distributed through the food bank; assist with client food delivery where applicable.
Evaluate food inventory and determine food distribution amounts; process food orders with purchase food items to restock the food bank, lunch program complete weekly food list for Food4All.
Liaise with Railside and coordinate monthly food delivery/pickup.
Work with other family services staff to maintain, promote and improve the profile of The Salvation Army in the community.
Organize and sort food according to dates utilizing, FIFO (First in First Out)
Network with other TSA, government, community social service providers, Schools, and other donor groups to coordinate resources for the benefit of clients and programs.
Maintain a neat, tidy, and safe work area while ensuring that all areas are organized and tidy at the end of each shift, i.e., garbage and recycling materials are stored appropriately and put out for curbside pick-up.
Assist with the Tuesday Outreach Program ( Kitchen Helper, Food distribution etc.) as needed.
Check and tidy up the washrooms and ensure they are clean prior to the end of each shift.
Administration
Maintain accurate records of refrigerator and freezer temperatures and report any issues to the supervisor.
Maintain accurate records of all food bank related donations and purchases coming into Family Services and being provided to families through our food bank.
Complete initial food intake for all clients accessing the Food Bank.
Maintain accurate records of client and participant information for entry into Link2Feed and The Salvation Army Client Management System (CMS) while maintaining confidentiality.
Health and Safety
Ensure that the Food Bank is maintained regarding appearance, condition and safety as recommended by Public Health etc.
Maintain valid Safe Food Handling Certification.
Assist with ensuring the safety and comfort of the Food Bank by maintaining cleanliness and food safety etc.
Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army's health and safety policies and procedures.
Perform other related duties as required.
**CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT**:
**Governance Boards and Councils**:
**Internal**:
Corps Officer, supervisor, volunteers, staff
**External**:
Community (donors), Vendors (suppliers), Food Banks Canada
**MANAGERIAL/Technical Leadership RESPONSIBILITY**:
This position reports directly the Corps Officer as well as the Community and Family Services Manager (0n site supervisor)
May demonstrate work methods to volunteers.
**FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT**:
Assist with food bank materials management such as donations/product flow and distribution of same.
**WORKING CONDITIONS**:
This is a part-time position based on 24 hours per week.
Flexibility in scheduling is required, some weekend and evening work may be required.
The Supervisor will set the hours of work and work schedule.
Be able to lift/move up to 50 pounds.
This job requires reaching, bending, and stooping frequently; working in a