What are the responsibilities and job description for the 13-110 - Food Rescue Assistant (Part-Time) - SC/ Door Of Hope (Centre City) position at The Salvation Army Southern CA Division?
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Position Summary
Support Family Services Lead in distribution of food items in weekly community food pantry. Stocking food items and distribution to community participants. Unload food items from food rescue drop off’s and support and maintain a clean food pantry environment. Support picking up food rescue items from the routes within San Diego County for redistribution to those facing food insecurity. The assistant may be utilized for other assignments, as needed.
Essential Functions
- Support food rescue driver picking up food from various organizations within the seven routes in San Diego County.
- Record and document temperatures, total counts, and other necessary information.
- Assist in unloading of the food at the Corps, to included properly documenting the amount of food received for reporting purposes.
- Perform other duties, as assigned.
Working Conditions
Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinets drawers and reach overhead. Ability to operate computer, fax and telephone.
Minimum Qualifications
- Grant funded position requires current homeless status.
- Must be able to read, write and communicate well in English.
- Bilingual in English / Spanish, helpful.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
- Must be detail oriented.
- Ability to demonstrate a strong customer service orientation.
- Ability to maintain poise while working in a fast paced environment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of program information.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
