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April 14, 2025

We’re hiring 2 Food Pantry Assistants!

Overview

Bridges to Hope is a food aid centre located at 37 Cookstown Road, St. John’s. Serving an average of 1400 total individuals per month, we are dedicated to providing low-barrier emergency food assistance to individuals and families in the Metro region.

The Food Pantry Assistant facilitates smooth and efficient operation of Bridges to Hope’s food pantry and kitchen, engages in respectful and compassionate client service, and maintains a high level of food safety throughout all duties.  

Responsibilities:

  • Filling client orders in the food bank;

  • Completing client intake and providing direct client support as needed;

  • Organizing food and stocking shelves, maintaining meticulous quality control;

  • Assisting with the organization and cleaning of the food pantry, waiting area, kitchen, and storage areas including all shelves, coolers, and freezers;

  • Assisting with transportation of food from storage areas to the food pantry as needed;

  • Accompanying other staff to collect food acquired by way of donations, shopping, and community partnerships;

  • Repackaging bulk food items for distribution;

  • Any other task deemed necessary to the operations of Bridges to Hope’s food bank.

Requirements:

These positions (2 available) are funded by the Government of Canada’s Canada Summer Jobs program. To be eligible, candidates must:

  • Be aged between 15 and 30 years old on the start date of the job;

  • Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN); and

  • Be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person who has been granted refugee status in Canada.

  • Please be advised international students and other temporary residents of Canada are not eligible for this program.

Terms of Employment

These positions will begin on Monday, July 7 2025 and end on Friday August 30, 2025 (8 weeks total).

Rate of pay: $16.00/hour for 35 hours per week. Hours of work are Monday-Friday, 8:30AM - 4:00 PM.

Canada Summer Jobs #5068631 

To apply:

Please send your resume and cover letter to info@bridgestohope.ca. Please note only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Deadline to apply: Friday May 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM