Job Category : Community Impact and Programs
Requisition Number : FOODS002096
Full time
On-site
Locations Showing 1 location
Description Employment Type: Casual
Schedule: Hours vary, typically Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with occasional weekends required; flexibility and availability are essential.
Reporting to: Food Services Supervisor
City: Red Deer
Number of Positions to Fill: 1
RFR #: 2205
Reporting to the Food Services Supervisor, the Food Services Driver is responsible for coordinating and facilitating pick up and delivery of donations and supplies from local suppliers and donors for The Mustard Seed Red Deer. They will connect with donors and represent The Mustard Seed at all interactions. This role will also deliver school lunches to local schools in and the surrounding rural areas of Red Deer.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
P ick up food donations from local community partners/donors and deliver to various locations
Pick up food/transfers from Seed locations and other agencies as required
Ensure the safe and timely delivery of school lunches to required schools in Red Deer, and surrounding Rural areas as needed
Connect with community members, donors, school employees etc., and act as a positive representative of TMS
Sort donations according to given guidelines
Maintain the cleanliness of The Seed vehicle (s) so it is in a daily state of readiness for duty
Follow the driving procedures and policies of TMS in house, and out in the community
Coordinate with the Facilities Team and Food Services Supervisor in arranging regular repair and maintenance of TMS vehicle
Assist the Food Services Team with tasks as required
Other duties as may be assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Minimum 3 years driving experience in a professional capacity
Strong team player with the ability to work independently
Ability to professionally represent TMS to community and business partners
Ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly through the day to accomplish regular loading and unloading of the vehicle




Passion for ending homelessness and reducing poverty in our community
WORKING CONDITIONS
Highly involved role requiring substantial to concentrated physical effort at times
Physical requirements include but are not limited to driving, lifting, carrying, walking, regular loading and unloading of the vehicle
Driving and working in outside conditions – cold, rain, snow, heat
Working in freezer and cooler to organize and put items away
May work in challenging situations or conditions, must be able to calmly navigate unpredictable occurrences
Moderate to significant mental effort. Daily interaction with team members, volunteers, suppliers, donors and other partners
Employees are to be aware that many of our clients may experience difficulties or impairment at times, which could result in them uttering threats, discriminatory statements, and other insults at your person This may in a raised voice, or in seeing unpredictable behaviour up to and including the possibility of them becoming aggressive
Training on how to respond is provided, but this is to be considered typical working conditions. Many of our clients are unaware of the impact of these comments
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
An Employment Background Check is required for all positions at The Mustard Seed
As The Mustard Seed is a Christian ministry, we require our employees to agree to respect and not detract from The Mustard Seed’s Employment Values during their employment at The Mustard Seed.
Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
This position requires the use of a company vehicle. Candidate must have and maintain valid driver’s licence and will need to consent to a driver’s abstract request.

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We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The Mustard Seed reserves the right to amend job advertisements. No phone calls please.

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