Food Program Worker
Community Support Frankston
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist with the collection of donated perishable and non-perishable food items.
• Provide support with the sorting and safe packaging of perishable foods (such as fruit, vegetables and bread items).
• Provide support with the sorting and safe storing of non-perishable foods (such as tinned and dry goods).
• Abide by safe food handling policies and procedures when involved with the manual handling of food items.
• Assist with the dating and alternative packaging of food items (such as eggs).
• Consult with the Operations Team and Manager when in doubt of any task.
• Maintain an enthusiastic, cooperative and friendly approach when working with agency staff, volunteers and any members of the public.
• Assist with appropriate disposal of perishable food waste.
• Be prepared to undertake a safe food handling course.
• Assist with pricing items (rough estimates) for CSFs internal record keeping of in-kind food donations.
• Be aware of and adhere to all of CSFs policies and procedures.
• Abide by CSFs Code of Conduct, represent CSF in a professional manner when dealing with food suppliers and other stakeholders.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
• Have a non-judgemental attitude.
• Willingness to develop and expand new skill sets.
• Work within a team environment.
• Possess a friendly and courteous manner.
• Be accepting of other people’s values and lifestyles.
• Be able to relate to people from various walks of life.
• Possess good communication skills.
• Able to take direction from Staff.