Food Bank Volunteer PEACH MARKET at Alma Mater Society of Queen's University Inc.

Kingston, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Organization, Cultural Sensitivity, Professionalism, Problem Solving, Empathy, Customer Service, POS Operation, Cash Handling, Food Safety, Sanitization Protocols, Analytical Thinking, Planning, Prioritization, Execution

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

The Alma Mater Society (AMS) is the oldest student association in Canada and has been a central student organization at Queen's since its founding in 1858. Today, the AMS acts as a service, advocacy, and governing body on behalf of all students enrolled in AMS-affiliated programs at Queen's University. The AMS is a not-for-profit entity created by the Society to ensure its continuing financial viability by overseeing the management of its services and associated financial affairs. It is bound by the By-laws and corporate philosophy of our Mission and Operating statements as set out in the AMS Constitution. In addition to providing wage-based service staff positions for students wanting employment, the AMS seeks to support the Society's broader objectives through the provisioning of a high quality, relevant range of student funded services, that provide a wide range of employment opportunities and meaningful out-of-classroom learning and skill acquisition experiences for students. Job Summary Located in the Rideau Building Room 105, the AMS Food Bank serves confidential and non-judgmental food service to members of the Queen's community. The Food Bank is a non-profit organization which aims to provide our clients with food services in the most comfortable environment possible and it operates mainly on donations as well as an opt-outable student fee from both the AMS and the Society for Graduate and Professional Students. As a non-profit organization, the center aims for all funds to be put towards the upkeep of the Food Bank itself in the purchasing of fresh fruits, vegetables, milk and other items on a weekly basis. The Food Bank provides a reliable and confidential service to ensure that Queen's students can be healthy and productive as they pursue academic achievement. The Food Bank also seeks to address the underlying causes of poverty to alleviate and eliminate poverty amongst Queen's community members. The Food Bank also works closely with other relevant organizations in the Queen's and Kingston community. Alongside the Food Bank, we also operate the PEACH, the Providing Equal Access, Changing Hunger Market which is a food-forward initiative created to complement other food access programs on campus. Operating on a sliding scale, patrons can self-select the amount they pay for their food from a list of suggested prices. This operating model strives to uphold people's dignity and autonomy by providing access to high-quality and nutritious food at a low cost. Job Competencies Communication Organization Ownership Cultural Sensitivity Professionalism Problem Solving Empathy Client-customer focused Job Duties Be available to staff the PEACH Market regularly through volunteer shifts of 1.5-3.5 hours each and perform all necessary tasks while on shift. (Note this does not mean you will certainly be scheduled every week.) Eager to tackle food insecurity on campus and be knowledgeable enough on the topic to empathetically discuss with customers using the service Comfortable using a POS machine and dealing with cash. Training will be provided Able to adhere to KFL&A Health and Safety guidelines in a food environment Able to maintain a clean workspace, and follow sanitization protocols Attend all training sessions to become familiar with the department and adhere to the general operations of the department Complete tasks efficiently and attentively Attend and fully participate in all in person and virtual meetings Respect and adhere to all company policies, procedures, and ethical standards Strive to foster a warm, comfortable, and respectful atmosphere for customers and coworkers. Maintain timely communication with your direct supervisor. Always serve as a representative of the AMS and its mission statement. Complete other duties as assigned Job Requirements Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization and execution skills Possess strong organizational, interpersonal and customer service skills Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment Able to measure and record food temperatures Working Conditions Interaction with coworkers, management, and the Queen’s community The AMS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Responsibilities

Staff the PEACH Market during volunteer shifts to provide accessible, high-quality food to the Queen's community. Maintain a clean workspace, handle POS transactions, and foster a respectful atmosphere for all patrons.