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Food Collection Assistant

Organisation:
Kairos Food Rescue
Location:
All Areas
Category:
Food Services
Hours:
Working Hours

We have two fantastic drivers who are employed to collect a vast variety of food and groceries from supermarkets and other organisations around the city. They require assistance in order to collect food from each location as well as dropping it off at our warehouse. This role offers the unique privilege of entering the kitchens and store-rooms of supermarkets and observing where a lot of our rescued food comes from.

Requirements:

As this role involves lifting and packing banana boxes of goods, it is physically demanding. All volunteers must also adhere to our Kairos Vehicle Volunteer Guidelines, which include:

  • Representing the Kairos brand with positive words, actions and attitudes.
  • Following the instructions of our skilled and experienced drivers.
  • Adhering to our General Volunteer Code of Conduct and Agreement.

A Police background check is required for this role.

Time commitment:

Current role availability:

Mon-Fri - 7:30am to 2pm
Mon-Fri - 8am to 11am

We use a simple self-rostering system, so you have the freedom to pick shifts that suit your schedule.

Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

Ref: 837

Food Services


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Other information (optional):
In applying for this position I confirm that I have read the requirements of the position and believe I have the skills and attributes required to carry out this role safely and effectively.

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Background Check

Applicants for this role are required to undergo Police vetting. You can find out more about this process on the Police website:
http://www.police.govt.nz/advice/businesses-and-organisations/vetting/information-about-vetting

Reason a check is required:

In accordance with our onboarding protocol, ALL volunteers are required to sign a Volunteer Code of Conduct Agreement form and complete a Criminal History check. The protection and safety of our recipients, volunteers and staff is our absolute priority at Kairos and we must take the necessary steps to ensure this is maintained.

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