We are looking for Fresh Food Sort volunteers to help with quality checking and categorizing perishable fruit, vegetables, dairy, and deli donations. This food-focused role is great for individuals that want to help rescue food!

 Age requirement:
  • 16+
Shift times:
  • Monday-Thursday, 1 pm-4 pm
  • Friday, 9 am-1 pm and 1 pm-4 pm
  • Schedule varies depending on the week
Location:
  • 8345 Winston Street, Burnaby
Maximum Group Size:
  • 3 people
Responsibilities:
  • Quality check donated perishables, including fruits, vegetables, dairy, and deli products, adhering to GVFB food safety and best before date practices;
  • Dispose of non-consumable products into appropriate waste streams (compost, recycling, ReFeed bins);
  • Move pallets with a manual pallet jack (training provided onsite);
  • Wrap, weigh, and label sorted pallets;
  • Cleaning the fresh sort room at the end of each shift; emptying waste bins, wiping all surfaces and mopping the floor;
  • Safely handle spoiled food items, which could involve dealing with mold;
  • Efficiently complete other food sort-related tasks as assigned by the Sort Associate.
Requirements:
  • Detail-oriented to ensure that food is accurately quality checked;
  • Ability to follow instructions, procedures, and safety guidelines to ensure the quality of preserved food;
  • Ability to work independently and perform tasks in a timely manner;
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with a small team of volunteers;
  • Ability to use manual pallet jack or a willingness to learn how to use (training provided by staff on-site).
  • Ability to stand for three hours;
  • Ability to bend, twist, and lift up to 50 lbs safely;
  • Ability to complete repetitive tasks;
  • Comfortable working in a temperature-controlled environment (typically set at 4 to 10 degrees Celsius).  Jackets and gloves are provided onsite.

 

To sign up for this opportunity, please contact [email protected]