Food Bank Volunteer FULL YEAR

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 so as to alleviate, and ultimately 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  Job Duties    Staff the Food Bank and PEACH Market regularly through volunteer shifts and perform all necessary tasks while one shift  Eager to tackle food insecurity on campus and be knowledgeable enough on the topic to empathetically discuss with customers using the service  Assist in marketing and outreach activities with Assistant Managers  Assist in Food Bank tasks such as: portioning food, collecting donations, and cleaning the center  Assist in PEACH Market tasks such as: POS, talking to customers, serving hot food and drink  Able to adhere to KFL&A Health and Safety guidelines in a food environment    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 job duties as assigned    Job Requirements  Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization and execution skills  Possess strong organizational, interpersonal and customer service skills    Working Conditions  Interaction with coworkers, management, and the Queen’s community